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Harrison Electric, Inc.
4.6(
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Saint Anthony, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Kevin was great! He was on time and took the time and effort in explaining all the electrical stuff we needed to do around the house. His attention to detail was amazing! We needed to install hanging lights above our dining table and add outdoor lights to our garage. He was meticulous and precise and explained everything well. It was cost effective and quick! 100% recommend Harrison and will hire them again"
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Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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

"Mike was absolutely wonderful to work with and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to someone else! Its so nice to have an electrician that I can trust to call for future jobs."
Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Hero Plumbing, Heating Cooling and Electrical
4.3(
805
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Saint Anthony, MN and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

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
53 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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ElectricitYee Solutions, LLC
2.8(
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Saint Anthony, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

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
7 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

"Friendly neat and professional. Prompt service to install EV charging station. Did not try to sell more service than we wanted! (Did not shop around so canâ t speak to value.)"
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Panel replacement
Living room lighting
Response time11 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

To reduce AC startup power for a whole-house generator, install a soft start kit or hard start capacitor, which lowers the initial surge by gradually ramping up the compressor. Using a smart load manager can also help by staggering startup loads, preventing a system overload and future costly repairs.

Yes, in some locations, it is required by the National Electric Code (NEC) to have a transfer switch installed for electrical emergencies. In addition to following electrical code, generator transfer switches ensure your home is fully protected during a power outage. By switching the power from the main breaker to the generator breaker, you can seamlessly operate your HVAC, lights, appliances, devices, and more during an emergency. 

The cost to install a whole-house generator averages $5,200, with a typical price range of $1,500 to $8,900. However, total costs can vary from $400 for a small portable unit to over $18,000 for a large-capacity system. The most significant cost factor is the generator's size and capacity, but other variables include the brand, fuel type, and labor for assembly and installation.

Generator costs can be broken down by type:

  • Portable or Emergency Backup Generators (1kW–7.5kW): $500 to $2,000

  • Partial-Home Generators (9kW–20kW): $2,000 to $6,500

  • Whole-House Generators (22kW–48kW): $5,000 to $18,000

To avoid paying for more power than you need, consider hiring an electrician to calculate the electrical load for your essential appliances. It is also recommended to get at least three quotes to find the best deal for your specific needs and budget.

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