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North Plains Electric
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+3 more

Serving Aberdeen, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Here at North Plains Electrical with over 15 years of experience we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Call us today!

Response time4 hrs
Fuze Electric
5.0(
1
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Aberdeen, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Welcome to Fuze Electric! We have a proven reputation of excellence in both quality and efficiency. Our company has thrived on unmatched craftsmanship and technique passed on through generations of family electricians, we'll be sure to impress. \n \nEffective planning is crucial to the successful completion of any project. Before starting the project, first we assess your goals. Then we provide you with an estimate and time-line for completion. From beginning to end you will be involved every step of the way. We have many years of experience, and work hard to make sure the job is done right and in a timely manner. So whether you are building your dream custom home, just adding an outlet, or even remodeling your business. We'll be there whenever you need us, and remember... free estimates! Give us a call today. \n

Fuze Electric
Fuze Electric
Fuze Electric
Fuze Electric
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Milliken Electric
5.0(
1
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Repair

Serving Aberdeen, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Milliken Electric, is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 6 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today! We offer residential, commercial, agricultural, trenching, and electric motor repair.

Response time50 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Generator Install FAQs, answered by experts

It’s usually better to repair your generator if it isn’t working properly, as it will typically be much more affordable and should yield similar results. Generator repairs cost around $300 on average, while installing a new whole-house generator costs around $5,000 on average. The only exception is if you know your generator is reaching the end of its useful life, usually between 30 and 40 years. If you have an older generator, you could face multiple repairs in the coming years, which might mean that a full replacement will be more cost-effective over time.

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.

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 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. 

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.

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