Top-rated generator install pros.

Get matched with top generator install pros in Rifle, CO

Enter your ZIP and get matched with up to 5 pros

Find Generator install pros in Rifle

Avatar for Everly Electrical Contracting

Everly Electrical Contracting

4.17(
12
)
Approved Pro

Everly Electrical Contracting

4.17(
12
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
122 local quotes requested
13 years of experience

Here at Everly Electrical Contracting we strive for excellence and take extreme pride in our work. We are not your typical service provider we are not going to come in and take advantage of our customers like most electricians do, we don't believe in lying to or cheating our customers by making them think services are required when they are not necessary.

"Hired Anthony Everly for multiple jobs related to my new home purchase. Communication was terrible, very unreliable, and I am not sure how but he billed my credit card directly at times without my approval. I have not been able to get him to provide justifications for the expenses/direct charges. I will definitively not use him again and am contemplating options to make sure the charges stop, perhaps even get refunded."

Scot R on October 2025

Here at Everly Electrical Contracting we strive for excellence and take extreme pride in our work. We are not your typical service provider we are not going to come in and take advantage of our customers like most electricians do, we don't believe in lying to or cheating our customers by making them think services are required when they are not necessary.

"Hired Anthony Everly for multiple jobs related to my new home purchase. Communication was terrible, very unreliable, and I am not sure how but he billed my credit card directly at times without my approval. I have not been able to get him to provide justifications for the expenses/direct charges. I will definitively not use him again and am contemplating options to make sure the charges stop, perhaps even get refunded."

Scot R on October 2025


Alpine Networks LLC

5.00(
8
)
Approved Pro

Alpine Networks LLC

5.00(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
12 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the 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.

"Excellent 1 service call completion."

Mark S on February 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the 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.

"Excellent 1 service call completion."

Mark S on February 2025


Avatar for Reyes Electric

Reyes Electric

4.92(
6
)
Approved Pro

Reyes Electric

4.92(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Reyes Electric is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business

"Your attention to detail and commitment to excellence are clearly reflected in your work. You consistently deliver high-quality work and I was very pleased to have hired Reyes Electric . I will definitely hire them in the future and will recommend them to everyone! Thank you Reyes Electric you met all my specifications!"

Isela H on December 2023

Reyes Electric is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business

"Your attention to detail and commitment to excellence are clearly reflected in your work. You consistently deliver high-quality work and I was very pleased to have hired Reyes Electric . I will definitely hire them in the future and will recommend them to everyone! Thank you Reyes Electric you met all my specifications!"

Isela H on December 2023


Active Cabling & Communications, LLC

5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro

Active Cabling & Communications, LLC

5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
37 years of experience

Welcome to Active Cabling & Communications, LLC. We provide the best electrical work for all our residential and commercial clients. We promise to serve our clients with the highest quality and the most convenient pricing.

"I really enjoyed the work by these Networking/Ethernet folks. A different provider had quoted me an $800-1000 project and said I needed Cat 6 cabling for ethernet, when really my existing Cat 5E was fine. All it took was ~$100 and one hour for parts and labor and I now have ethernet ports in every room that support Gigabit speed. Thanks again! Couldn't be happier with this."

Sekhar P on April 2018

Welcome to Active Cabling & Communications, LLC. We provide the best electrical work for all our residential and commercial clients. We promise to serve our clients with the highest quality and the most convenient pricing.

"I really enjoyed the work by these Networking/Ethernet folks. A different provider had quoted me an $800-1000 project and said I needed Cat 6 cabling for ethernet, when really my existing Cat 5E was fine. All it took was ~$100 and one hour for parts and labor and I now have ethernet ports in every room that support Gigabit speed. Thanks again! Couldn't be happier with this."

Sekhar P on April 2018


Avatar for Juggernaut Home Services

Juggernaut Home Services

5.00(
16
)
Approved Pro

Juggernaut Home Services

5.00(
16
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
63 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

At Juggernaut Home Services, our mission is to provide honest, high-quality electrical and HVAC services while building lasting relationships with our customers and community. Rooted in integrity, family values, and servant leadership, we are committed to delivering exceptional client experiences with authenticity and care. We believe in teamwork, resilience, and continuous growth, ensuring that our skilled professionals stay ahead of industry advancements to offer the best solutions for your home. Through hard work and dedication, we strive to make a positive impact, not only in the homes we service but in the communities we call home. Above all, we are here to serve, with trust, transparency, and a commitment to excellence in everything we do.

"This has been the most professional service I've found in Grand Junction so far most services in Grand Junction are not very professional that I've used in the past. Juggernaut home services is the best they are very prompt and fair when giving you an estimate and getting the job done. Did a real good job and did a very good job."

Randy G on November 2025

At Juggernaut Home Services, our mission is to provide honest, high-quality electrical and HVAC services while building lasting relationships with our customers and community. Rooted in integrity, family values, and servant leadership, we are committed to delivering exceptional client experiences with authenticity and care. We believe in teamwork, resilience, and continuous growth, ensuring that our skilled professionals stay ahead of industry advancements to offer the best solutions for your home. Through hard work and dedication, we strive to make a positive impact, not only in the homes we service but in the communities we call home. Above all, we are here to serve, with trust, transparency, and a commitment to excellence in everything we do.

"This has been the most professional service I've found in Grand Junction so far most services in Grand Junction are not very professional that I've used in the past. Juggernaut home services is the best they are very prompt and fair when giving you an estimate and getting the job done. Did a real good job and did a very good job."

Randy G on November 2025


Becks Communications, Inc.

5.00(
11
)
Approved Pro

Becks Communications, Inc.

5.00(
11
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
18 local quotes requested

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's 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.

"-"

Rob B on July 2024

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's 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.

"-"

Rob B on July 2024


Residential & Commercial Electrical Service, PV & ESS Installation, Solar Panel Maintenance EV charger install, panel upgrades, and Remote/Off-grid service. Call or Text 443 938 2902 for more.


Avatar for Steeds, LLC

Steeds, LLC

4.88(
8
)

Steeds, LLC

4.88(
8
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

With over 20 years of experience we are dedicated to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Estimates are free for additional work. Troubleshooting requires a service call. However, if we can work it out over the phone, we'll save the expense. Service calls are $90 for residential or $150 for commercial in Mesa County. Call or click to schedule a free estimate today!

"John and Dave are the best electricians I have found in Grand Junction. They do good work and understand customer service. John bid the job and didn't try to charge any extras after getting it, which speaks volumes about his character. That's a game many contractors play and it was refreshing to hire someone that didn't do it. I would highly recommend calling Steeds, LLC first if you need an electrician in the grand valley area."

Shane M on September 2020

With over 20 years of experience we are dedicated to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Estimates are free for additional work. Troubleshooting requires a service call. However, if we can work it out over the phone, we'll save the expense. Service calls are $90 for residential or $150 for commercial in Mesa County. Call or click to schedule a free estimate today!

"John and Dave are the best electricians I have found in Grand Junction. They do good work and understand customer service. John bid the job and didn't try to charge any extras after getting it, which speaks volumes about his character. That's a game many contractors play and it was refreshing to hire someone that didn't do it. I would highly recommend calling Steeds, LLC first if you need an electrician in the grand valley area."

Shane M on September 2020


Pinnacle Electric

No reviews yet

Pinnacle Electric

No reviews yet
13 years of experience

In the business of helping clients with electrical needs in the Roaring Fork Valley. Electrical work ranging from residential construction, service upgrades, service work and light commercial projects. We are a small family owned business. I moved here from northern MN to find adventure. I have a passion for riding mountain bikes fast and working even faster. Look forward to working with you, Chance Larson

In the business of helping clients with electrical needs in the Roaring Fork Valley. Electrical work ranging from residential construction, service upgrades, service work and light commercial projects. We are a small family owned business. I moved here from northern MN to find adventure. I have a passion for riding mountain bikes fast and working even faster. Look forward to working with you, Chance Larson


Tools & Toys Small Engine Repair Company

No reviews yet

Tools & Toys Small Engine Repair Company

No reviews yet
13 years of experience

Small engine shop that also has a Master Sharpening Service and Plastic Welding/Repair Services. We also specialize in scooters, mopeds, motorcycles from repairs to mods and tuning to full restorations. Please check out our website for more information. Our prices are the best and we will not only match but beat any other business's quote in the area.

Small engine shop that also has a Master Sharpening Service and Plastic Welding/Repair Services. We also specialize in scooters, mopeds, motorcycles from repairs to mods and tuning to full restorations. Please check out our website for more information. Our prices are the best and we will not only match but beat any other business's quote in the area.

Showing 1-10 of 15
Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Sizing a generator is a careful process that requires calculating the electrical load of your entire house. You have to take into account every device you want to use and their wattage requirements, plus the wattage needed to start them, and look for a generator that can safely run all that at around 80% capacity.

In more practical terms, a small home can run on a 10,000-watt generator (and if you only want to power a few key appliances, much less than that). A mid-sized home may need something between 15,000 and 22,000 watts. Larger homes require 25,000 watts or more. 

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.

A portable generator can supply power to selected appliances and circuits in a home, but it's generally not designed to handle the entire household's electrical needs simultaneously. Portable generators have limited wattage capacity, so they are only designed to power essential devices and electronics temporarily until local power is restored. If your power needs outweigh the capabilities of a portable generator, consider installing a whole-home generator instead.

No, you shouldn’t use an extension cord to plug a generator directly into your home without using a transfer switch. That’s because systems like pumps and HVAC fans need a steady power source that might not be available directly from your generator alone. If you bypass the circuit breaker box, you risk damaging your electrical system, creating a risk of electrical fire or electrical shock to you or any workers repairing lines on your local electrical grid.

No, this is extremely dangerous, often illegal, and you should never attempt it. If you connect your generator to your home without a transfer switch, the generated power can backfeed, essentially flowing back into the utility lines. Backfeeding exposes a significant threat of fatalities or harm to you and utility personnel, in addition to jeopardizing the structural integrity of your home.

The Rifle, CO homeowners’ guide to generator installs

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.

What do you need done? We’ll find top pros.
  • 🌱 "Mow a small front yard"
  • 🛠 "Fix a leaking pipe under the sink"
  • 🏠 "Repair shingles on an asphalt roof"