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Trapper Electric
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Serving Osakis, MN and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"The 2 gentlemen that came to my home were personable, professional and patient with my questions. I will hire them again as well as recommend Mr. Curtis' co. to anyone. Mr. Curtis was also polite and professional when he met with me to provide a bid."
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Mill Lake Electric, LLC
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Serving Osakis, 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

Natural gas and electricity rates vary significantly based on location, and pricing can change over time, too. It’s possible that in locations where natural gas is particularly inexpensive, it will cost less than grid-based electricity will. However, you should also factor in the generator’s initial costs and maintenance needs, as well as its noise level and if it can comfortably power all your home appliances.

Yes, in most municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home models. Because these installations involve significant alterations to your home's electrical system and produce exhaust fumes, local governments often require a permit or inspection for safety purposes. A generator permit typically costs between $50 and $250, depending on your location. Your electrician or certified installer can usually handle the permitting process for you, but you will be responsible for the cost. It's a good practice to confirm with your installer that they will pull all necessary permits before work begins.

No, you should never plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your house. This practice is extremely dangerous, often illegal, and can cause "back-feeding," where power from the generator flows back into utility lines, creating a life-threatening hazard for utility workers. It can also damage your home's electrical system, including appliances like pumps and HVAC fans. If the main power is restored while the generator is connected, it can destroy the generator and cause an electrical fire. To safely connect a generator, you must use a professionally installed transfer switch or an interlocking kit, which prevents back-feeding by disconnecting your home from the utility grid before the generator provides power.

It might seem counterintuitive, but installing a generator transfer switch will save you money in the long run. While you’ll have to pay between $400 and $2,500 to have the transfer switch installed, you’ll recoup that amount later on when you don’t have to pay for expensive repairs to your appliances, devices, and electrical system that may have burned out, overloaded, or stopped working due to a sudden loss of power or an incorrect hook up of a generator to your home. 

Many services include assembling the unit and securing it in the window. Confirm with your provider.

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