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Montana Power Solutions, LLC
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Deer Lodge, MT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

I've been working in the electrical industry since 2017 and am a licensed Master Electrician and Generac Service Dealer. Montana Power Solutions serves Helena and surrounding communities, with the ability to travel throughout the area for generator and electrical projects. My specialties include Generac generator installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, warranty service, electrical repairs, panel upgrades, and new construction. I take pride in quality workmanship, honest communication, and doing the job right the first time. My goal is to provide homeowners with dependable electrical and generator solutions they can trust when they need them most.\n

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Armko Construction and Electric
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving Deer Lodge, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Armko Construction and Electric, has over 20 years of experience. We pride ourselves on quality work and friendly service. We always strive to make sure we keep everything organized, clean and our scheduling as convenient for you as possible. We do free estimates and always do our best to work with you to ensure you get exactly what you want out of your home. We are always professional, honest and up front about all costs, no hidden fees. Every job always has a custom feel, built with your thoughts and needs in mind. We have the knowledge to show you some options and to make helpful suggestions to generate new ideas. We look forward to working with you in the future and bringing out the full potential in your home.

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GGC. Shane Gray
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairPortable Generator - Install+1 more

Serving Deer Lodge, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

I am a professional person that takes great pride in my work, in a neat and orderly Fashion. That goes above and beyond the call of work to satisfy the customers needs, from the smallest to the largest jobs.\nRanging from residential electrical repair, new and existing to home improvement and remodeling projects.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

A 1,500 square foot home will likely need a 15kW to 20kW generator. When deciding on whole-house generator size, add up the total wattage of the devices that you’d like to continue running during a power outage. That way, you can ensure you purchase a generator that can power your necessary appliances or medical equipment during an electrical emergency.

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.

It is safe to run a generator continuously, but you must follow safety protocols to ensure personal and home safety. Read the manufacturer’s instructions for specific recommendations, but the general recommendation is to turn generators off overnight or when you’re away from the house. Overworked generators can pose a fire hazard and if your generator is not in a well-ventilated area, running it continuously could lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.

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.

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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