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Edison Electric, Inc.
4.8(
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Serving Bloomington, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Edison Electric installed a backup generator for my home. Despite some technical and space problems they found asthetic solutions and and completed a very professional installation. The crew was friendly, neat technically adept. I would gladly hire them again for future projects."
Restoring power to electric mast
Damaged Electric Mast Repairs
Service Upgrade Minneapolis
Electrical Panel Tune-up
Warehouse on Wheels

+5

Response time1 day
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Damyan's Electric, Inc.
4.8(
25
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Serving Bloomington, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I had a very good experience,they informed me of what they were doing and called to follow up to make sure they met my expectation, any issue I had with the install they came back and fixed the problem."
Specialty Lighting
Old Fuse Panel
New Panel
Tech installer
Outdoor lighting

+4

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bishop Electric, LLC
4.8(
89
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Serving Bloomington, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Steve was a great electrician and very informative. Very pleased with his work and professionalism. Will gladly hire Steve for any other home electrical needs."
Add sub panel
Bathroom
Response time4 hrs
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Go Electric
5.0(
17
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Serving Bloomington, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Adam at Go Electric was awesome to work with! We wanted to add lights and outlets to our dark kitchen and living room. From start to finish Adam provided us his positive professional opinion to help match the ideas we had in mind. His can-do attitude and strong communication made him a 10/10 hire. We recommend Go Electric to any friends or family that need electrical help!"
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Randy's Electric & Plumbing
4.6(
2,943
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Serving Bloomington, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I left a previous review after Mike with Randy's Electric came out to look at the job I wanted completed. That went great and I stated that if I went forward with the project I would hire him. Well, I went forward with the project and could not be happier. Everything went smooth on the date of installation. After discussing the location of the plug in site Mike thought the best location would be in a spot which required him to do extra wiring but there was no change in cost. He was excellent at explaining what he was doing and answering my questions. He even took the time to test everything with the generator hooked up to the transfer switch to make sure we everything worked properly. I have more electrical projects coming up and will definitely be hiring Mike at Randy's Electric. I recommend you do too! Oh and a really great perk is that Randy's Electric offers "same as cash" financing. I applied ahead of the start date and the process was super quick and easy. That really helped out."
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+10

Response time11 hrs
Response rate97%
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mohs Electric
4.7(
17
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Serving Bloomington, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Customers say: Quality work

"I'm not a big fan of Contractors working in my home and taking long phone calls when on the clock working for me. I do feel that three Contractors working at the same time should have been able to install two ceiling fans, install one outlet, and switch a light when all are existing fixtures. I was not comfortable with that as it took two hours when it shouldn't have. Thanks."
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Aquarius Home Services
4.6(
260
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Serving Bloomington, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a humidifier installed. They installed it quickly and professionally. The installer Jimmy was very helpful and even gave me a couple pointers in regards to installing a wifi thermostat. I've always had great experiences with Kath/Aquarius home services and will definitely use them again."
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Response time10 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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FAQs for generator install projects in Bloomington, MN

When maintained properly, a whole-house generator can last up to 20 years. Costs to maintain and repair generators vary by location and type of generator, but you can expect to pay about $150 to $300 per year for annual generator maintenance checks. An experienced generator service technician will inspect your generator’s engine filter, starting mechanism, fuel, lubrication, and coolant levels to keep your generator in good working condition for as long as possible.

Installing a whole-house generator costs about $5,000 on average. Prices range from $1,550 to $8,500, depending on size, brand, fuel type, and assembly. The size of your whole-house generator is the most significant cost factor, with large homes with high energy demands costing the most to power. Types of whole-home generators include:

  • Portable generators with 1kW–7.5kW capacity: $500–$2,000

  • Partial generators with 9kW–20kW capacity: $2,000–$6,300

  • Whole-house generators with 22kW–48kW: $5,000–$18,000

When choosing the right size generator for your needs, consider a few items to help calculate the wattage you’ll need. Start by determining which household items and appliances you want to power, and then add the wattages together. Check out the wattage of these essential appliances:

  • Refrigerator: 600 watts

  • Large dehumidifier: 700 watts

  • Large window air conditioner: 1,400 watts

  • Water heater: 3,000 watts

Running home appliances like these requires a partial or whole-house generator. A portable generator may be enough to power your home if you only plan to keep a refrigerator and freezer running. 

Here’s what you can run with different wattages and types of generators:

Portable generator:

  • 2,000 watts can handle a large appliance like a freezer or refrigerator, plus a few smaller items like phones or computer chargers. 

  • 4,000 watts will keep two large appliances operating and a few smaller devices.

  • 8,000 watts should power most essential appliances and other devices, including a sump pump, well pump, or your dishwasher.

Partial to whole-house generator:

  • 20,000 watts and above will make it seem like your home’s power is still on.

The value of installing a whole-house generator is that your home has guaranteed power, even if the power grid in your area is down. Whether a whole-house generator is worth installing in your home depends on how often you use it, your home’s location, and your lifestyle. For example, installing a whole-house generator is likely worth it if you:

  • Experience frequent or prolonged power outages

  • Work from home

  • Store a lot of cold food

  • Have a sump pump

  • Have a pump for well water

  • Use electronic medical devices

  • Live in a climate requiring heating or cooling

The Bloomington, MN homeowners’ guide to generator installs

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