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Amplified Electric, Inc.
5.0(
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Generator - Install - For Business

Serving Watkins, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"High End Professional Service Which one cannot put a Price on! Difficult to find in 2015, many elections set in there ways Don't want to make a Changes or listen to what is Needed. Make Amplified Electric your 1st CALL. Kyle was exceptionally flexible for an initial consultation & Estimate which I hired Him on the Spot. He was willing to speak with a Home Warranty Company so in all I only had a few Hundred dollars out of Pocket to cover a few upgrades to a several thousands in repairs. I'll be refering him Co-Workers Friends & Family always. That is the Biggest Compliment one can give"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Augusta Plumbing LLC
5.0(
1
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Watkins, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He was very upfront with us and told us exactly how it would go.  We just told him to do what he could and he just did what he could.  He did fix the problem.  He was friendly and professional.  As far as I’m concerned plumbers don’t weigh too much, no matter who they are.  I think the going rate is $100 an hour or so, and so he charge us the same.  He was fine with the appointments and he didn’t damage anything.  We had him out here a year ago to remove an old soft water piston.  I liked him then and that’s why I called him the second time.  He did a good job.  He usually comes out as soon as he can.  Time before last when he did the water softening, I think it took him a day to get out here.  It was the next day after I called.  With this last plumbing faucet thing, he was out the same day; in fact within two hours I think.  He is very responsive.  I don’t think his price is high but I just think plumbers want too much money.  The quality is very good.  I will use his services again in the future."
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H & R Electric, LLC
4.2(
10
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Watkins, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

"They know whole house generation very well. MN was having historical rain storms and I needed sump pump to run or flooding in the lower level of our house would occur. They responded and discussed what was needed and installed in less than a week. Two days after the install the power went out for 3 hours. the geni turned on and my lake home was fully operational from both AC units, wifi, garage door opener washer and dryer and of course the sump pump. Not cheep at 8,500 clams but I'm done having to think about it. This vendor was perfect in my book."
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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WM Electric, LLC
4.2(
5
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving Watkins, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"William is likeable, easy going, professional and courteous. Went above and beyond the normal. He brought electrical from street to tiny house. Included house, two travel trailers, etc. Worked with city for permits etc. I put all my faith in him and am happy to say I picked the right guy and company WM Electric LLC"
Response time10 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Tamm Electric, LLC
0.5(
1
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Watkins, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

We can take on a wide range of residential and commercial electrical projects to include; full installation for additions and remodels, wiring, panel upgrades, and a variety of other projects. We take pride in the quality of our work and our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction.

Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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

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. 

Here’s what you can run with different wattages and types of generators:

Portable generator:

  • 2,000 watts can handle a large appliance like a freezer or refrigerator, plus a few smaller items like phones or computer chargers. 

  • 4,000 watts will keep two large appliances operating and a few smaller devices.

  • 8,000 watts should power most essential appliances and other devices, including a sump pump, well pump, or your dishwasher.

Partial to whole-house generator:

  • 20,000 watts and above will make it seem like your home’s power is still on.

You can expect a diesel generator to last for up to 30,000 hours of use, which works out to 20 to 25 years with the proper maintenance, of course. That depends on how much you use it, so a diesel generator used for emergencies a couple of times a year will last a lot longer than a generator that takes over for a faulty electrical grid every month for a day or two. 

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