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Trapper Electric
4.3(
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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
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Recommended by100%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

While the rating will tell you how many watts the refrigerator needs at the peak of its cycle, it requires additional wattage to start. At the bare minimum, you’ll need a 1,500-watt generator to get the fridge up and running after a blackout. A 2,000-watt generator should be sufficient for most home refrigerators.

Costs range from $500 to $2,500, depending on generator type and installation complexity.

If you’re wondering if you can use your electric vehicle as a backup battery, it depends on whether your EV is compatible with bidirectional charging. This technology allows energy to flow both ways, enabling vehicle-to-home (V2H) backup power, vehicle-to-load (V2L) for appliances and camping, and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) to support the power grid. Compatible EVs convert stored DC energy into usable AC power, helping reduce energy costs and enhance grid stability while providing emergency backup power.

Generators run on a variety of fuel types, ranging from natural gas to solar power. Keep in mind that fuel costs varying by type:

  • Natural gas: $2,000–$21,000 per year 

  • Liquid propane: $2,000–$21,000 per year

  • Diesel: $3,000–$20,000 per year

  • Gasoline: $500–$3,000 per year

  • Solar generator: $2,000–$25,000 per unit

  • Battery backup: $10,000–$25,000 per unit

Yes. You can connect your home back-up battery to a generator with its designated charger. Be sure that the output of the generator matches the input requirements for the battery for best results.

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