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Bonfe offers a $99 diagnostic charge for the first 30 minutes of customized proposal solutions. If additional diagnostic time exceeding 30 minutes is necessary to provide an accurate installation proposal, additional rates will apply.
An Electrician will:
If we do the work, we’ll waive the $99 proposal charge.
100% satisfaction guaranteed. We stand behind all our work.
Life doesn’t pause when the power goes out.
A professionally installed standby generator ensures:
Why It Matters: In Minnesota, outages can last hours or even days. A generator keeps your home running so you don’t have to scramble for flashlights or a hotel.
Your standby generator is permanently installed outside your home, like an A/C unit, and connects to your electrical panel and fuel source (natural gas or propane). It detects power loss and automatically starts within seconds, restoring electricity to your home.
Why It Matters: You don’t want to be fumbling with a gas-powered generator in the dark during a storm. A whole-home system takes care of it for you.
Why it matters: The cost of an outage—damaged appliances, flooded basements, spoiled food—can add up fast. A generator is an investment in reliability.
Generator size depends on how much of your home you want to power.
Here’s a general guide:
10-14kW – Powers essential items like the fridge, sump pump, and a few lights.
15-20kW – Covers additional appliances and some outlets.
20kW+ – Provides full-home coverage, including HVAC and all major appliances.
Not sure what you need? Our licensed electricians will assess your power usage and recommend the right size.
The cost of a whole-home generator depends on factors like the size of your home, the generator’s power capacity, and installation requirements. At Bonfe, we provide upfront pricing with no surprises, and we’ll walk you through the best options for your needs and budget. We also offer flexible financing for home generator installation to make backup power more affordable. Plus, with our Lifetime Warranty on recommended repairs and replacements, you can invest with confidence.
Your generator will keep running as long as it has a fuel supply. If connected to natural gas, it can operate indefinitely. If using propane, runtime depends on your tank size—typically several days before needing a refill.
Portable Generators: Require manual setup and fuel refills, and can only power select appliances using extension cords.
Whole-Home Generators: Turn on automatically, connect to your home’s electrical system, and run on a continuous fuel supply—providing seamless backup power.
Automatic standby generators are essentially backup generators. In the event that your main generator fails, the automatic standby will kick in and restore power. Automatic standby generators will operate whether you are home or are away, and run on natural or liquid propane gas. Within seconds of an outage, the standby generator will automatically supply power directly to your home’s electrical circuit breaker box. After utility power returns, the standby generator will then automatically shut itself back off until the next outage. If you are thinking about installing an automatic standby generator, call Bonfe Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Electrical, & Sewer to assess your home and provide you with more information and even a free price estimate.
Yes, most cities in Minnesota require a permit for installing a standby generator. Bonfe takes care of all the permitting, so you don’t have to worry.
Yes! A properly sized generator can keep everything running, from your HVAC system to kitchen appliances, sump pumps, and lights. If you want to power only the essentials, Bonfe can install a smaller unit to fit your needs.
We recommend having your generator serviced by a certified Generac maintenance professional.
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Each of our plans are designed to give the amount of comfort you need by providing various levels of maintenance and repair services. See which plan will work best for your family!
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Maintenance for Your Heating & Cooling System $19.95/month
The Bonfe Basics plan focuses on preventive maintenance to keep your
heating & cooling system at optimal safety and performance,
identifying any potential issues before they happen. Our preventive
maintenance plan includes:
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