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Harrison Electric, Inc.
4.3(
515
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Serving Loretto, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Was able to set up a consult appointment via text and email. Electrician showed up on time and provided a great estimate and the reasons for the cost. Scheduled the install and looking forward to the installation appt,"
duplex receptacle
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Go Electric
5.0(
17
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Serving Loretto, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I ran into trouble when trying to rewire existing electrical in my son’s 1950's built, detached garage. I called Adam at Go Electric to come help me fix things. He responded quickly! Also, he was very knowledgeable in diagnosing and explaining the problems with the existing wiring which he had to trace and correct in the house. The cost was reasonable and the work was outstanding – highly recommended!!"
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Go Electric LLC
5.0(
23
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Serving Loretto, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Working with the team from Go Electric was definitely a 5 star experience! I was looking to upgrade the service panel on a 120 year old house from 100 amps to 200 amps in order to convert to appliances from gas to electric. I have a breathing condition that is worsened by the fumes of gas combustion. The quote was fully explained. The change in the panel would also require outside work to the mast and connection to power in order to meet safety codes. Not only was quote from GO almost 3K less than other quotes for the same work, but Brandon informed me that the work would qualify for a $1500 rebate from the energy provider AND GO would help me with getting the paperwork done for that. Installation was equally smooth and stress free with power being out no longer than was explained to me. Adam and his team are real pros and they deliver great work. Inspection was completed in a week with no faults found. I strongly recommend this business for electrical work. Chris A. St Paul"
Response time11 hrs
109 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by54%of homeowners
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Randy's Electric & Plumbing
4.6(
2,943
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Serving Loretto, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I left a previous review after Mike with Randy's Electric came out to look at the job I wanted completed. That went great and I stated that if I went forward with the project I would hire him. Well, I went forward with the project and could not be happier. Everything went smooth on the date of installation. After discussing the location of the plug in site Mike thought the best location would be in a spot which required him to do extra wiring but there was no change in cost. He was excellent at explaining what he was doing and answering my questions. He even took the time to test everything with the generator hooked up to the transfer switch to make sure we everything worked properly. I have more electrical projects coming up and will definitely be hiring Mike at Randy's Electric. I recommend you do too! Oh and a really great perk is that Randy's Electric offers "same as cash" financing. I applied ahead of the start date and the process was super quick and easy. That really helped out."
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Response time11 hrs
Response rate97%
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mohs Electric
4.7(
17
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Serving Loretto, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Customers say: Quality work

"I'm not a big fan of Contractors working in my home and taking long phone calls when on the clock working for me. I do feel that three Contractors working at the same time should have been able to install two ceiling fans, install one outlet, and switch a light when all are existing fixtures. I was not comfortable with that as it took two hours when it shouldn't have. Thanks."
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Anchor Electric, LLC
5.0(
19
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Serving Loretto, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"EV Charger installation. Work was done in a timely manner, pulled permit, responded quickly, and ensured areas were cleaned up properly at completion of work. Luke did quality, timely installation all at a very competitive price. Will work with again on future projects!"
Response time7 hrs
Response rate92%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Professional Mechanical Services, LLC
4.7(
31
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Serving Loretto, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had a new ceiling fan installed in our front porch. Matt came and provided a quote with a couple options depending on what they found after the existing light fixture was removed. Communicated about their schedule and were very flexible with getting it on the calendar. Very happy with the process and end result!"
Electrical
Electrical
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

The amount of time a standby generator can run continuously is around 3,000 hours on average. However, standby generators can generally run indefinitely as long as they have a continuous fuel supply. Generators hooked up to a home’s natural gas supply are the best option for extended usage, as these won’t rely on a finite fuel supply based on how much you have in storage. Generators running on liquid propane or diesel won’t last as long, as these require fuel storage and regular refueling to stay running.

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.

Sizing a generator is a careful process that requires calculating the electrical load of your entire house. You have to take into account every device you want to use and their wattage requirements, plus the wattage needed to start them, and look for a generator that can safely run all that at around 80% capacity.

In more practical terms, a small home can run on a 10,000-watt generator (and if you only want to power a few key appliances, much less than that). A mid-sized home may need something between 15,000 and 22,000 watts. Larger homes require 25,000 watts or more. 

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.

Carbon monoxide emissions aren’t only dangerous to human life, but they also harm our planet. While natural gas generators emit lower levels of CO than other fuel sources, there are still ways to reduce emission levels. For example, shop around for an eco-friendly generator that complies with current emission standards. Also, make sure your generator is serviced regularly to avoid CO buildup. 

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