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Trapper Electric
4.4(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+3 more

Serving Arlington, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Quick response and knowledgeable. Fair price"
New 200 amp
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Midwest Electric and Generator, Inc.
4.1(
325
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Arlington, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The project was done within 3+ hours and everything was perfect. I'd recommend Midwest Electric and Generator, Inc. to others."
Health Club: New Pool Area
New Custom Home: Main House
Crew
Commerical Generator Install
Generac Guardian Series 20kw

+108

Recommended by74%of homeowners
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Edgewood Electric
New to Angi
Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Repair

Serving Arlington, MN and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

With almost 30 years in the electrical industry I’ve seen and/or worked on almost everything so it gives me an edge and also is good for the customer.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

A 10,000-watt generator can run a small to mid-sized central AC unit (typically up to 3 tons or 36,000 BTU) along with a few other appliances. However, larger AC units or additional loads will require a bigger generator. Consult a local generator installer to ensure you add the correct size generator to your home.

Sizing a generator is a careful process that requires calculating the electrical load of your entire house. You have to take into account every device you want to use and their wattage requirements, plus the wattage needed to start them, and look for a generator that can safely run all that at around 80% capacity.

In more practical terms, a small home can run on a 10,000-watt generator (and if you only want to power a few key appliances, much less than that). A mid-sized home may need something between 15,000 and 22,000 watts. Larger homes require 25,000 watts or more. 

Yes, installing a generator usually increases your property value because buyers are getting the added peace of mind knowing they’ll be able to maintain power through blackouts. In most cases, you should see close to a 100% return on investment (ROI). Keep in mind that home generators usually need a permanent foundation, and installing a concrete slab will likely raise your property taxes slightly.

No, you should never plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your house. This practice is extremely dangerous, often illegal, and can cause "back-feeding," where power from the generator flows back into utility lines, creating a life-threatening hazard for utility workers. It can also damage your home's electrical system, including appliances like pumps and HVAC fans. If the main power is restored while the generator is connected, it can destroy the generator and cause an electrical fire. To safely connect a generator, you must use a professionally installed transfer switch or an interlocking kit, which prevents back-feeding by disconnecting your home from the utility grid before the generator provides power.

Yes. You can connect your home back-up battery to a generator with its designated charger. Be sure that the output of the generator matches the input requirements for the battery for best results.

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