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SouthWest Electrical, LLC
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving Lakefield, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He was extremely prompt and very professional. He realized the service that needed to be taken care of needed to be completed in a timely fashion and he accomplished that. He was very pleasant to work with. He was fantastic."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Echo Group
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Fixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Repair - For BusinessPortable Generator - Repair

Serving Lakefield, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

When it comes to standby generator sales and service, Industrial Electric Motors has the power! With generators by Generac, Winco, Kubota, Winpower, Tigerpower and many others, we provide professional and affordable generator service for residential and industrial standby units for homeowners and business owners needing the piece of mind that the convenience a portable standby generator provides. No matter what your application is, Industrial Electric Motors can help. Call us today!

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Generator Install FAQs, answered by experts

A home that is 2,500 square feet will likely need a 20kW to 25kW generator. Consult your local generator installer to confirm the generator size needed to power your home before purchasing a new one. Be sure to consider how much power your necessary devices need to run.

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.

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. 

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.

Setting up utilities on a vacant property usually takes at least a few months, or between 6 weeks to 16 weeks. This process requires working with the local planning and zoning department, hiring a building contractor or engineer to design the utility layout, securing permits, laying the lines, and connecting the utilities.

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