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Total Comfort Heating and Cooling
4.5(
443
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

Serving Cologne, MN and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1956

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Experience the Total Comfort Difference, since 1956. We sell different. We service different.\n\nAs a certified Carrier dealer and a recipient of the 2024 President’s Award, you can "Turn to the experts" with Total Comfort proudly bringing Minneapolis-St. Paul expert heating and cooling solutions. From AC repair to furnace replacement, maintenance, and more, our skilled, award-winning team delivers quality, affordable HVAC services across the Twin Cities—from Brooklyn Park to Eden Prairie and everywhere in between!\n\nSince 1956, Total Comfort has been doing whatever it takes to ensure each customer is 100% satisfied with their heating and cooling service. As a locally owned, customer-focused company, our #1 goal is providing honest, quality work to our Minneapolis-St. Paul neighbors. Every job is performed with respect and courtesy, leaving you satisfied in a more comfortable home.\n

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Recommended by89%of homeowners
Ben Otto Electric, LLC
4.4(
35
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+2 more

Serving Cologne, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

"Gave great advice and helped me problem solve over the phone. Very honest - in the end he said I just needed a new microwave and not electrical work. Offered to come do microwave install if I needed help. Gave free advice - I wanted to compensate him for his time and advice, but he just suggested I leave a good review - which I was very happy to do! Very friendly and saved me money!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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McQuillan Home Services, LLC
4.0(
196
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Cologne, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1883

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The call went exceptionally well. Terry was impressive in both his extensive knowledge of the options available for replacement across various price points and the features, advantages, and benefits of representative units. He kept my needs in mind throughout his call and I felt that I was choosing what was best for my situation rather than being sold a unit he favored. Terry is not only knowledgeable but courteous, respectful, customer-service oriented, and professional in all aspects of his service call and his demeanor in interacting with me. He worked quickly despite having to replumb the pipe configuration created for the previous installation and a different physically sized disposal unit being replaced. The new unit is working with no leaks or concerning noise that typically indicate excessive vibration or incorrect installation. I placed a service request on Angie’s list and McQuillan Brothers was the first vendor to respond, demonstrating to me that this company is on top of the marketing of its business. If I needed further proof of this company’s competence, it occurred when their technician/licensed plumber, Terry, showed up at my door. I’m hopeful that I won’t need plumbing help again anytime soon, but if I do, I’ll be calling McQuillan Brothers and specifically requesting Terry to help me out once more."
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Recommended by75%of homeowners
Manor Electric Inc.
5.0(
1
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Generator - Install - For BusinessGenerator - Repair - For Business

Serving Cologne, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Manor Electric, LLC has been in business since 2014 with over 25 years of experience! We specialize in all commercial electrical needs, and guarantee you a job well done! All the way from electrical switches outlets & fixtures, to electrical panel upgrades, we are your guys! We strive to exceed the homeowners expectations each and every time, and get the job done the way YOU want it. We work in a timely fashion, and always pay attention to detail.

Response time1 day
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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In most municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home generators. A permit for a generator usually costs between $50 and $250, depending on where you live. Your electrician or certified generator installer will usually pull the permit for you—and might be required to do so by your building department—but you’ll be on the hook for the cost of the permit. You should ask your installer before agreeing to any work if they will pull the necessary permits for your project.

An undersized whole-house generator has the potential to overheat and shut down when you try to run a central AC system. This scenario can not only damage the whole-house generator, but can also trip your home’s breakers or cause electrical damage. To avoid this situation, hire a local generator installer to correctly size your whole-house generator.

To power a central air system during a power outage, the whole-house generator will need to be at least 5,000 watts, and this number will significantly increase for larger units. Check the specific wattage requirements of your AC unit to choose the right generator size. Consider consulting a generator installer to ensure your whole-house generator meets your electrical load needs.

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.

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