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Town & Country Electric
4.9(
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Serving Huntley, MT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With more than 45 years of experience, Town & Country Electric is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality at a great price. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!\n

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Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Treasure State Electrical Contracting, Inc.
4.2(
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Serving Huntley, MT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1946

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jeff, our installer was very knowledgeable and courteous. He showed up on time, paid attention to detail and to our project related requests. His work was excellent. We will definitely use Treasure State Electric for our future projects."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Lightning Electric
5.0(
2
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Serving Huntley, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Not only did he work on outlets and panels but he installed a portable generator that I can use if the electricity goes out. He is honest, caring, fast, and very reasonably priced. I would highly recommend hiring him for any project you might have need done."
Response time1 day
Response rate92%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mountain Electric of Montana
5.0(
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Serving Huntley, MT and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We pride our company on reliability, great communication,\nintegrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best\nto keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look\nforward to earning your business!

Response time11 hrs
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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.

Yes, in most municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home models. Because these installations involve significant alterations to your home's electrical system and produce exhaust fumes, local governments often require a permit or inspection for safety purposes. A generator permit typically costs between $50 and $250, depending on your location. Your electrician or certified installer can usually handle the permitting process for you, but you will be responsible for the cost. It's a good practice to confirm with your installer that they will pull all necessary permits before work begins.

Whole-house generators need to be installed on level ground several feet away from walls and other objects. Because they tap into the electrical system directly, they usually need to be close to your home electrical panel for a transfer switch installation. It also helps with installation if they are near to a gas line or propane tank installation.

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.

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.

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