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Aquarius Home Services
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Serving Garfield, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

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Emergency services offered

"Service install technicians were great!"
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Mill Lake Electric, LLC
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairPortable Generator - Install+1 more

Serving Garfield, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

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Mill Lake Electric, LLC is committed to your satisfaction, providing residential and commercial wiring and repair work with the highest level of customer service. We are dedicated to provide great work at a fair price for all your electrical needs. Our craftsmanship and our dedication to customer satisfaction will get the job done. Mill Lake Electric, LLC is licensed and insured. We are on time, on budget, and are perfectionists. All our electrical work and our complete repairs are guaranteed, for your 100% satisfaction. If you have a tough problem or difficult challenge, Mill Lake Electric, LLC is the one for you. We cut right through difficulties. Call today for the perfect electrical installation and repair work that you need.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

If you have a transfer switch properly installed, the generator and main electrical power cannot feed the system at the same time. However, you should still shut off the power at your main circuit breaker panel before activating the generator. If you do that, you’ll simply need to shut off the generator and reset your circuit breaker once the local power comes back on.

You may need a permit for a portable generator if you’ll be installing a transfer switch for your primary residence or similar work. Otherwise, a permit for other uses may not be necessary. Check your local building codes or ask a local generator installer for more information about your local regulations.

The average cost to install a home generator is $5,200, but total costs can range from $500 to $18,000 or more. The final price depends on several factors, including the generator's size, type, brand, fuel source, and the cost of labor and assembly. The generator's size is the most significant cost factor, as units that can power larger homes with higher energy demands cost more.

Cost breakdowns by generator type are typically as follows:

  • Portable or Emergency Backup Generators (1kW–7.5kW): $500–$2,000

  • Partial-Home Generators (9kW–20kW): $2,000–$6,500

  • Whole-House Generators (22kW–48kW): $5,000–$18,000

To ensure you get the right size unit for your needs without overpaying, consider hiring an electrician to calculate the electrical load of your essential appliances. It is also recommended to get at least three quotes from qualified installers to find the best fit for your budget.

Generators are usually sized by running watts and starting watts. Ideally, you’ll want a generator that can offer both the necessary running watts and starting watts for everything you need to power without going beyond 90% of its capacity. Calculate your home’s electrical load based on the breakers in your home or adding up the appliance and lighting needs of connected rooms.

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