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Aquarius Home Services
4.6(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Lake Elmo, MN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Installed a new furnace for us during the winter when we needed it the most. They were able to install it 2 days after we asked for them to service our old existing furnace in which they showed us why it needed to be replaced. Quick and clean instillation with two knowledgeable and friendly employees."
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Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
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Miller Clark Electric, LLC
4.8(
35
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Lake Elmo, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Project was to install a ceiling fan. The response to my initial request was very quick and job was accepted right away. They were on time and able to do this installation quickly without a problem I would hire them again - absolutely!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate85%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Kingsmen Electric LLC
5.0(
6
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving Lake Elmo, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

Kingsmen Electric is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.\n\n$100 service charge

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Robinhood Electric, LLC
5.0(
10
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairPortable Generator - Install+1 more

Serving Lake Elmo, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Robinhood Electric, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.\n

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Titletransformer

+12

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by20%of homeowners
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Service Today!
3.7(
674
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Lake Elmo, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"My house is 30 years, and the work was to involve modifications to the main electrical service panel. This company's approach is to first have the homeowner agree to any one of 3 charges for an electrical evaluation of the panel and several circuits; the 3 offered charges would include either 1, 2, or 3 fixes, one fix per circuit. I chose the one-fix option. Unfortunately, the one "fix" that was performed (a new AFCI installed in an outlet) did not actually fix the issue in that circuit (an excessive voltage drop). Although I did not receive a "fix" per se, at least that outlet and all downstream outlets on that circuit are now arc fault protected. I give this company a 5-star rating because I felt confident that they (initially a technician and then a supervisor) were honest, competent, took the time to educate me on the issues and answer my questions, left me with a fairly detailed report (the evaluation), and did not use high-pressure tactics. Nevertheless, the 5 price quotes I received for different levels of work and repair were truly shocking (no pun intended). In my case, I will either get other quotes from different companies, abandon the project I had in mind due to the high cost, or may choose an entirely different approach."
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+7

Response time10 mins
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

In many cases, yes. There are models called dual-fuel generators and fuel switches, but only between certain types of fuel. For example, with the right setup you can convert a generator from natural gas to propane. Some allow switching between diesel and gasoline. There are even tri-fuel generators available in some cases, which adds a large layer of security if you are worried about fuel availability in times of crisis. Always check your generator capabilities and manual instructions before trying to switch fuels. Some generators can use another fuel but may need a fuel conversion kit to prep them first.

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.

With proper maintenance, a whole-house generator can last between 20 and 40 years. The specific lifespan depends on how often and for how long the generator is used, and some models may have their life expectancy rated in hours of operation. To maximize its lifespan, expect to spend around $150 to $300 per year for annual maintenance checks from a qualified technician. During these checks, a technician will inspect the engine filter, starting mechanism, fuel, lubrication, and coolant levels. Consulting your installer and choosing a low-impact fuel like natural gas or diesel can also help ensure your generator lasts as long as possible.

To reduce AC startup power for a whole-house generator, install a soft start kit or hard start capacitor, which lowers the initial surge by gradually ramping up the compressor. Using a smart load manager can also help by staggering startup loads, preventing a system overload and future costly repairs.

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.

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