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Ben Otto Electric LLC
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Minnetrista, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Customers say: True professional

"They installed the new panel and outlet for my emergency generator efficiently and professionally. Their technician was very knowledgeable and personable. Their pricing was quite reasonable compared to other bids."
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Response time8 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by55%of homeowners
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Mohs Electric
4.7(
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Minnetrista, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Customers say: Quality work

"Mohs was really great. The owner called me almost immediately with a quote and installed my doorbell the next day. He was very friendly, courteous, and professional. Super fast service, too."
Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Aquarius Home Services
4.6(
260
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Minnetrista, MN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a humidifier installed. They installed it quickly and professionally. The installer Jimmy was very helpful and even gave me a couple pointers in regards to installing a wifi thermostat. I've always had great experiences with Kath/Aquarius home services and will definitely use them again."
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Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Total Comfort Heating and Cooling
4.5(
443
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

Serving Minnetrista, MN and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1956

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Experience the Total Comfort Difference, since 1956. We sell different. We service different.\n\nAs a certified Carrier dealer and a recipient of the 2024 President’s Award, you can "Turn to the experts" with Total Comfort proudly bringing Minneapolis-St. Paul expert heating and cooling solutions. From AC repair to furnace replacement, maintenance, and more, our skilled, award-winning team delivers quality, affordable HVAC services across the Twin Cities—from Brooklyn Park to Eden Prairie and everywhere in between!\n\nSince 1956, Total Comfort has been doing whatever it takes to ensure each customer is 100% satisfied with their heating and cooling service. As a locally owned, customer-focused company, our #1 goal is providing honest, quality work to our Minneapolis-St. Paul neighbors. Every job is performed with respect and courtesy, leaving you satisfied in a more comfortable home.\n

129 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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. 

Generators run on a variety of fuel types, ranging from natural gas to solar power. Keep in mind that fuel costs varying by type:

  • Natural gas: $2,000–$21,000 per year 

  • Liquid propane: $2,000–$21,000 per year

  • Diesel: $3,000–$20,000 per year

  • Gasoline: $500–$3,000 per year

  • Solar generator: $2,000–$25,000 per unit

  • Battery backup: $10,000–$25,000 per unit

An undersized whole-house generator has the potential to overheat and shut down when you try to run a central AC system. This scenario can not only damage the whole-house generator, but can also trip your home’s breakers or cause electrical damage. To avoid this situation, hire a local generator installer to correctly size your whole-house generator.

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.

In some situations, yes. Never try to put biofuel into any home generator without checking the specifics first. If a generator has the ability to run on diesel, it can also run pure biofuel (the clear kind made from seed oils, for example). But if you are using biofuel made from animal fats or vegetable oils, the generator will need significant modifications before it can handle a sludgier type of biofuel.

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