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Mohs Electric
4.7(
17
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Saint Anthony, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

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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ElectricitYee Solutions, LLC
2.8(
2
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Saint Anthony, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Here at ElectricitYee Solutions, LLC, we are a full service electrical company. We offer high voltage, low voltage, and general handyman services for residential and commercial clients in the Twin Cities area. We pride ourselves on our customer services and ability to keep everything running on time! Call now for a free estimate.

Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Kilowatt Electric, LLC
4.9(
15
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Saint Anthony, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Needed a dimmer switch installed in a double light switch. Tried to provide the dimmer switch but was unsure about the right one but that was unnecessary as the electrician brought one with him. Quick installation and pleasant to work with."
Panel replacement
Panel replacement
Living room lighting
Response time11 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Total Comfort Heating and Cooling
4.5(
444
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

Serving Saint Anthony, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1956

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was pleasantly surprised. Keith and Tyler were very helpful answered all the questions are very respectful. Their installation was neat been done in one day. I’ve been a maintenance person and or a carpenter for several years and I was thinking about doing this installation myself. After seeing the job that Tyler and Keith completed there’s no way I could compete with that level of work. My wife and I are very happy that we decided to have it installed."
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

These advanced generators use a key fob or a smartphone app to remotely start, which is ideal for getting power back on immediately without venturing outside. This feature is more common on whole home generators, but you may be able to find it on large portable generators, too.

Homeowners can often access federal tax credits, such as the Investment Tax Credit (ITC), which covers a percentage of installation costs. Many states and utilities offer additional rebates, grants, or performance-based incentives. These programs can significantly lower your upfront investment. Check the Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE) or contact your local energy office for current offers.

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.

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. 

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