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All Service Professionals Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical, LLC
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Serving Duluth, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

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Clearbrook Electric, Inc.
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Serving Duluth, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1937

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The quality of the work was awesome. Very qualified and did a very neat job. Would hire them again. The only problem was them getting back to you when you called for service. The installers were very friendly and did a great job!!! Had to call a couple times to remind to come out and start/complete the project. Otherwise, great customer service."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Powerworks, Inc.
4.8(
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Serving Duluth, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Credit card accepted

"From start to finish, the employees demonstrated that they knew what to do. I was amazed st the number of wire connections and how quickly and efficiently the equipment was installed. The employees were friendly, polite and cleaned up the areas they worked in..They checked all circuits. Good job."
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Kitchen Remodel
Response time2 days
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Powerworks, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Duluth, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jeremy and Kyler did an outstanding job; they were on time, quick, quiet, and clean. The cost was fair and the work was exceptional. They installed a new bathroom vent/fan, a new outlet in a bedroom, replaced/fixed several old outlets, and fixed a broken pull-cord in a closet light fixture. I highly recommend power works and will use them exclusively for future projects. Thanks, guys!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Revolt Electric Inc.
4.8(
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Serving Duluth, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Electrician was prompt, considerate, friendly, did what he said he would do in the timeframe, cleaned up afterward. I will definitely recommend."
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Response time6 hrs
Response rate88%
Recommended by50%of homeowners
Generator Install questions, answered by experts

While standby generators provide essential backup power, they can fail when you need them most due to lack of maintenance, fuel supply issues, dead batteries, electrical problems, or improper installation. To avoid costly failures, professional installation and regular maintenance are crucial. Licensed technicians ensure safety, uphold warranty requirements, comply with regulations, and provide expert servicing.

You can determine what size generator you need for a transfer switch by matching the switch to the largest outlet on your generator. Larger generators can power up to 10 circuits, while most 5,000-watt generators can provide power to six circuits. So, if your generator’s largest outlet is 30 amps, you’ll need a 30-amp transfer switch.

As a safety measure, you should always turn off the main breaker while operating your generator’s backup breaker. In addition, you should also switch off all appliance breakers so you don't have a power surge when the main breaker turns back on. And finally, turning off the main breaker prevents back-feeding, which endangers utility workers with the risk of electrocution. Back-feeding could also destroy the electrical circuits of your neighbors if they use the same power network.

Whole-house generators need to be installed on level ground several feet away from walls and other objects. Because they tap into the electrical system directly, they usually need to be close to your home electrical panel for a transfer switch installation. It also helps with installation if they are near to a gas line or propane tank installation.

Generators run on a variety of fuel types, ranging from natural gas to solar power. Keep in mind that fuel costs varying by type:

  • Natural gas: $2,000–$21,000 per year 

  • Liquid propane: $2,000–$21,000 per year

  • Diesel: $3,000–$20,000 per year

  • Gasoline: $500–$3,000 per year

  • Solar generator: $2,000–$25,000 per unit

  • Battery backup: $10,000–$25,000 per unit

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