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Mohs Electric
4.7(
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Saint Anthony, 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
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Aquarius Home Services
4.6(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Saint Anthony, 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%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hero Plumbing, Heating Cooling and Electrical
4.3(
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Saint Anthony, MN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We needed an outlet and light + switch installed for our radon system. While the cost was a bit more than we were hoping, the person that came out had it done within 2 hours and its one less thing on our to do list! I also appreciate that Hero does not charge a trip fee like one of the other companies I had come give a quote."
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Response time11 hrs
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Total Comfort Heating and Cooling
4.5(
443
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

Serving Saint Anthony, 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

155 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%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
4 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."
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Living room lighting
Response time11 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Yes, natural gas generators can work without electricity. Natural gas generators are a common type of backup or whole-house generator that operates when the electrical grid isn’t working. The trick is using a transfer switch (which usually needs to be installed with the generator) that safely switches the home electrical system from the power grid to generator power when needed.

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. 

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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