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Trapper Electric
4.4(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+3 more

Serving Winthrop, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"They did a good job in a timely fashion. There are a few loose screws. Other than that. The quality is good."
New 200 amp
24 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Edgewood Electric
New to Angi
Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Repair

Serving Winthrop, MN and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

With almost 30 years in the electrical industry I’ve seen and/or worked on almost everything so it gives me an edge and also is good for the customer.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Most homeowners won't be able to claim a home generator as a tax write-off. However, a whole-house generator may be tax-deductible in certain situations depending on its purpose. For instance, if it's needed to power essential medical equipment, it may qualify as a medical expense deduction. Also, in some cases, businesses can deduct a generator as a business expense if it supports operations. Always consult a tax professional to determine eligibility based on your specific circumstances and the applicable IRS regulations.

The amount of time a standby generator can run continuously is around 3,000 hours on average. However, standby generators can generally run indefinitely as long as they have a continuous fuel supply. Generators hooked up to a home’s natural gas supply are the best option for extended usage, as these won’t rely on a finite fuel supply based on how much you have in storage. Generators running on liquid propane or diesel won’t last as long, as these require fuel storage and regular refueling to stay running.

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.

To power a central air system during a power outage, the whole-house generator will need to be at least 5,000 watts, and this number will significantly increase for larger units. Check the specific wattage requirements of your AC unit to choose the right generator size. Consider consulting a generator installer to ensure your whole-house generator meets your electrical load needs.

If you have a transfer switch properly installed, the generator and main electrical power cannot feed the system at the same time. However, you should still shut off the power at your main circuit breaker panel before activating the generator. If you do that, you’ll simply need to shut off the generator and reset your circuit breaker once the local power comes back on.

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