We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today
"Genuinely extraordinary work done at my place. Very knowledgeable and professional individual.
Juan was extremely helpful and a skillful person with great smiles. Pleasant personality. I would recommend him others for any electrical work. "
Satish M on September 2025
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today
"Genuinely extraordinary work done at my place. Very knowledgeable and professional individual.
Juan was extremely helpful and a skillful person with great smiles. Pleasant personality. I would recommend him others for any electrical work. "
We're a local family-owned and operated business started in 1987 with hundreds of satisfied customers throughout Connecticut and New York. We install and maintain hosted-cloud and on-premise telephone systems and provide service for your existing telephone system. Additionally, we offer telco & cable company network services, troubleshoot WiFi issues including installing wireless access points for WiFi connectivity, install data, fiber and voice cabling, security cameras and computer networks. Contact us today for a no charge, no obligation survey for all of your telecom and data needs!
"Immediate response. Expert, knowledgeable work. Excellent customer service. Very reasonable price. Would hire them again without question."
Brian M on December 2023
We're a local family-owned and operated business started in 1987 with hundreds of satisfied customers throughout Connecticut and New York. We install and maintain hosted-cloud and on-premise telephone systems and provide service for your existing telephone system. Additionally, we offer telco & cable company network services, troubleshoot WiFi issues including installing wireless access points for WiFi connectivity, install data, fiber and voice cabling, security cameras and computer networks. Contact us today for a no charge, no obligation survey for all of your telecom and data needs!
"Immediate response. Expert, knowledgeable work. Excellent customer service. Very reasonable price. Would hire them again without question."
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Mark was great, he came in and got the job done. He was very reasonable with his pricing, and had a great personality!"
Luis A on December 2025
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Mark was great, he came in and got the job done. He was very reasonable with his pricing, and had a great personality!"
WB Lightning Rods is a third-generation lightning protection contractor. Family Owned and operated for over 60 years. installing U.L. Listed Lightning protection systems, All Over the East coast, Midwest south east and south west regions of the U.S. Installations on Residential Homes, Estate Properties, Agricultural and Equestrian Properties. Lightning Protection for trees is also available. No job to big or small References upon Request. Contact us today for a no cost or obligation estimate. We look forward to working with you on your Lightning Protection Project. Thank you. **WE ARE NOT ELECTRICIANS** **WE ONLY INSTALL LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEMS **
"Great company, they were fast, friendly, & accommodating. I would definitely use them again."
Jennifer B on October 2024
WB Lightning Rods is a third-generation lightning protection contractor. Family Owned and operated for over 60 years. installing U.L. Listed Lightning protection systems, All Over the East coast, Midwest south east and south west regions of the U.S. Installations on Residential Homes, Estate Properties, Agricultural and Equestrian Properties. Lightning Protection for trees is also available. No job to big or small References upon Request. Contact us today for a no cost or obligation estimate. We look forward to working with you on your Lightning Protection Project. Thank you. **WE ARE NOT ELECTRICIANS** **WE ONLY INSTALL LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEMS **
"Great company, they were fast, friendly, & accommodating. I would definitely use them again."
With a knack for excellence, R A Buckley & Son Electrical Contractors, LLC, can handle all your electrical needs big or small. Call us today and let us be your one-stop solution for all your electrical needs.
"They reached out quickly to me and discussed the job and arranged a time to come and give a estimate. Rob showed up on time and was knowledgeable and helpful. I accepted the estimate and arranged a time for the work to be done. Once again Rob showed up on time prepared to do the work. He complained the job in the amount of time given. The work that was done was well done and very professional. He was very helpful and easy to work with. Also he was able to answer any questions that I had. I would recommend them to do work for others and will be hiring them again for any future work that needs to be done. Thanks Rob. Appreciate the work you did."
James G on January 2025
With a knack for excellence, R A Buckley & Son Electrical Contractors, LLC, can handle all your electrical needs big or small. Call us today and let us be your one-stop solution for all your electrical needs.
"They reached out quickly to me and discussed the job and arranged a time to come and give a estimate. Rob showed up on time and was knowledgeable and helpful. I accepted the estimate and arranged a time for the work to be done. Once again Rob showed up on time prepared to do the work. He complained the job in the amount of time given. The work that was done was well done and very professional. He was very helpful and easy to work with. Also he was able to answer any questions that I had. I would recommend them to do work for others and will be hiring them again for any future work that needs to be done. Thanks Rob. Appreciate the work you did."
With 40 plus years of experience at West Electric, LLC, our work and customer service far exceeds our competition. We make sure that any concerns that the customer has are addressed quickly and correctly. We treat them the way we would expect to be treated as well. Your Home Electrictrification Specialists, providing you with commetive pricing for your EV, SOLAR, AND BATTERY STORAGE needs.
"West Electric did very good work. They were able to get the job done quick and efficient. They were responsive when I had questions. They were very reasonable priced. Would definitely hire again in the future "
Skott W on June 2025
With 40 plus years of experience at West Electric, LLC, our work and customer service far exceeds our competition. We make sure that any concerns that the customer has are addressed quickly and correctly. We treat them the way we would expect to be treated as well. Your Home Electrictrification Specialists, providing you with commetive pricing for your EV, SOLAR, AND BATTERY STORAGE needs.
"West Electric did very good work. They were able to get the job done quick and efficient. They were responsive when I had questions. They were very reasonable priced. Would definitely hire again in the future "
As a child, riding around with my father, he would often point out homes that he had remodeled. It seemed almost every street we turned down had a house with some aspect of it that he had touched. The variety of places he would work and the distances he would travel led me to take up a trade as well. I gravitated toward the remodeling aspect of the electrical trade early on and have built my business on remodels/renovations over the last 18 years. Be it a simple powder room or major department store, I have tackled every size renovation, and for the past 27 years, always taken pride in my work and satisfaction from a job well done.
"Very professional and quick diagnostic, resulted in an effective repair"
SC H on March 2025
As a child, riding around with my father, he would often point out homes that he had remodeled. It seemed almost every street we turned down had a house with some aspect of it that he had touched. The variety of places he would work and the distances he would travel led me to take up a trade as well. I gravitated toward the remodeling aspect of the electrical trade early on and have built my business on remodels/renovations over the last 18 years. Be it a simple powder room or major department store, I have tackled every size renovation, and for the past 27 years, always taken pride in my work and satisfaction from a job well done.
"Very professional and quick diagnostic, resulted in an effective repair"
With over 7+ years of experience in the industry, O'Connell's Electrical Contractors is who you need to take care of all your electrical needs. We will always treat your home as well as we would treat our own, and you will be surprised how simple and easy our team will make the whole process seem. CALL US AT (860) 682-0641 TO SPEAK WITH US TODAY!
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David B on November 2025
With over 7+ years of experience in the industry, O'Connell's Electrical Contractors is who you need to take care of all your electrical needs. We will always treat your home as well as we would treat our own, and you will be surprised how simple and easy our team will make the whole process seem. CALL US AT (860) 682-0641 TO SPEAK WITH US TODAY!
Electrical Connection, Inc., is a central Connecticut based full service electrical contractor with over 27 years of experience. Our large staff of licensed skilled electricians and a fleet of over 17 fully equipped vans are available to you 24/7. Electrical Connection, Inc., takes pride in offering quality service to the entire state of Connecticut.
"Electrical Connection did great job. They were were efficient and proficient and reasonably priced."
Veronica P on July 2016
Electrical Connection, Inc., is a central Connecticut based full service electrical contractor with over 27 years of experience. Our large staff of licensed skilled electricians and a fleet of over 17 fully equipped vans are available to you 24/7. Electrical Connection, Inc., takes pride in offering quality service to the entire state of Connecticut.
"Electrical Connection did great job. They were were efficient and proficient and reasonably priced."
AWT 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 customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Reliable and competent"
Calvin J on September 2024
AWT 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 customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Reliable and competent"
Calvin J on September 2024
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts
When choosing the right size generator for your needs, consider a few items to help calculate the wattage you’ll need. Start by determining which household items and appliances you want to power, and then add the wattages together.
Check out the wattage of these essential appliances:
Refrigerator: 600 watts
Large dehumidifier: 700 watts
Large window air conditioner: 1,400 watts
Water heater: 3,000 watts
Running home appliances like these requires a partial or whole-house generator. A portable generator may be enough to power your home if you only plan to keep a refrigerator and freezer running.
The cost to install a whole-house generator averages at $5,200, but costs can range from $1,500 to $8,900, depending on the type and size of the generator, and the labor required to install it. To find the best deal while still ensuring the unit meets all the needs of your household, hire an electrician to calculate the electrical load of your must-have appliances and electronics beforehand so you don’t pay for more power than you need. As always, be sure to get at least three quotes to find the ideal fit for your needs and budget.
The typical cost of a home generator is around $5,000, but prices range from $400 up to $13,000, depending on a few factors. The most significant cost factor is the generator size, as larger generators that can support more square footage usually cost more. You can install an emergency backup generator for between $500 and $2,000 or a partial-home generator for between $2,000 and $6,500. Whole-home generators usually total between $5,000 and $13,000, with some models climbing as high as $18,000.
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.
As long as your generator is used as recommended by the manufacturer, it’s safe to use for auxiliary power. Make sure that fuel powered generators are used outdoors and that the fumes dissipate away from your home. A professional generator installer will ensure your generator’s placement and set-up meets safety standards when installing or repairing your back-up power source.
The Andover, CT homeowners’ guide to generator installs
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Keeping on top of generator maintenance and repairs gives you extra peace of mind as a homeowner. Find out how much regular generator maintenance costs.
