Top-rated generator install pros.

Get matched with top generator install pros in Ellendale, MN

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your generator install project in Ellendale, MN?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

Verified Reviews for Generator Install pros in Ellendale, MN

*The Angi rating for Generator Install companies in Ellendale, MN is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Generator Install needs.

*The HomeAdvisor rating for Generator Install companies in Ellendale, MN is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Generator Install needs.

Last update on May 07, 2025

Find Generator install pros in Ellendale

Avatar for Southern Minnesota Electric, Inc.
Southern Minnesota Electric, Inc.
5.0(
2
)

Serving Ellendale, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

For all your electrical needs, we have over twenty years of experience serving Minnesota with all types of electrical tasks. Call for a free estimate today!

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Request Quote
Rentas Electric LLC
New to Angi

Serving Ellendale, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs.\nIt is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project.\nTo understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner.\nOur reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n

Request Quote
Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes, natural gas generators can work without electricity. Natural gas generators are a common type of backup or whole-house generator that operates when the electrical grid isn’t working. The trick is using a transfer switch (which usually needs to be installed with the generator) that safely switches the home electrical system from the power grid to generator power when needed.

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.

Generally, you’ll want to keep between 60 and 70 feet between the generator and the transfer switch. There are a few reasons for this, including:

  • The distance reduces the noise coming from the generator into your home.

  • It increases efficiency because you won’t have a voltage drop from this short of a distance.

  • Prevents carbon monoxide poisoning: keep at least 15 feet between your generator and an open window. 

Natural gas generators are designed to run for extended periods of time, such as power outages during a natural disaster. Since there’s no limit to the supply of natural gas, they don’t need to stop for refills. However, generators do need maintenance, including pauses to check and add oil. Constantly running them will also cause a lot more wear and tear, leading to a shorter lifespan.

The Ellendale, MN homeowners’ guide to generator installs

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.

See all articles