Steve Martin Electric, LLC is happy to help you with all of your electrical needs. Towns that we service are: New Milford, Sherman, Bridgewater, Brookfield, Danbury, Bethel, Newtown, Ridgefield, Redding, and Southbury. Contact us today for quick services and quality work.
"Steve and his on Peter did a great job. Very easy to talk to and very professional. They even went above and beyond to troubleshoot my garage heater unit. I would hire them again for any future electrical needs. Thank you!"
Albert V on December 2025
Steve Martin Electric, LLC is happy to help you with all of your electrical needs. Towns that we service are: New Milford, Sherman, Bridgewater, Brookfield, Danbury, Bethel, Newtown, Ridgefield, Redding, and Southbury. Contact us today for quick services and quality work.
"Steve and his on Peter did a great job. Very easy to talk to and very professional. They even went above and beyond to troubleshoot my garage heater unit. I would hire them again for any future electrical needs. Thank you!"
Swanson Electric is operating out of Litchfield CT providing service to Litchfield county. I offer the following services, General lighting, troubleshooting, switch/outlet repair and installation, tv mounting, smart devices, radio RA and programming, homeworks panels, service upgrades, remodels, new construction, portable generator installs and much more!
"Troy communicates well. He gave me several options on how to complete the work I needed done. The work was properly completed as discussed. Troy and his assistant cleaned up after themselves. I will hire Troy to do additional electrical work as needed. Thanks"
Richard H on September 2025
Swanson Electric is operating out of Litchfield CT providing service to Litchfield county. I offer the following services, General lighting, troubleshooting, switch/outlet repair and installation, tv mounting, smart devices, radio RA and programming, homeworks panels, service upgrades, remodels, new construction, portable generator installs and much more!
"Troy communicates well. He gave me several options on how to complete the work I needed done. The work was properly completed as discussed. Troy and his assistant cleaned up after themselves. I will hire Troy to do additional electrical work as needed. Thanks"
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."
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."
Generator Sales Service & Repair 25 years experience I am a generator specialist tier4 diesel gas propaine. Free estimates emergency service 24-7 I work regularly for the NYS DEP , NYC Power Authority , Hillview Resevour who provides 2 billion gallons of water to most of NYC. I partner with the best electrician in the industry fully lisenced to give you outstanding service.Generac Dealer. I guarantee I will beat any estimate you get by 10% or more. Contact me for a estimate to beat and we will work together to give you outstanding service.
"Title: Outstanding Service – Fast, Professional, and Thorough! I can't say enough great things about Frank Rinaldi! He did an absolutely amazing job diagnosing and repairing my generator. I was completely blown away by how quickly he responded—honestly, I never expected such fast service. Frank showed up promptly, quickly identified the issue, and had everything fixed in no time. Not only was he professional and efficient, but he also went above and beyond by cleaning and servicing the entire generator. The level of care and attention to detail he put into the job was truly impressive. It’s rare to find someone this reliable and dedicated these days. I highly recommend Frank to anyone in need of generator service or repair—he’s a true pro!"
Thomas W on July 2025
Generator Sales Service & Repair 25 years experience I am a generator specialist tier4 diesel gas propaine. Free estimates emergency service 24-7 I work regularly for the NYS DEP , NYC Power Authority , Hillview Resevour who provides 2 billion gallons of water to most of NYC. I partner with the best electrician in the industry fully lisenced to give you outstanding service.Generac Dealer. I guarantee I will beat any estimate you get by 10% or more. Contact me for a estimate to beat and we will work together to give you outstanding service.
"Title: Outstanding Service – Fast, Professional, and Thorough! I can't say enough great things about Frank Rinaldi! He did an absolutely amazing job diagnosing and repairing my generator. I was completely blown away by how quickly he responded—honestly, I never expected such fast service. Frank showed up promptly, quickly identified the issue, and had everything fixed in no time. Not only was he professional and efficient, but he also went above and beyond by cleaning and servicing the entire generator. The level of care and attention to detail he put into the job was truly impressive. It’s rare to find someone this reliable and dedicated these days. I highly recommend Frank to anyone in need of generator service or repair—he’s a true pro!"
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 "
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"The owner, Jordan, was on time. He reviewed the situation and proceeded to test the wiring to determine what was needed to correct the complex problem. He did not waste time, went right to work and efficiently installed junction boxes and additional wiring where needed. He worked with obvious professional experienced confidence. His pricing was as he explained prior to doing the work. I could not be more satisfied with the job that was done. I highly recommend LVR Electric.
John Cianciolo"
john c on August 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"The owner, Jordan, was on time. He reviewed the situation and proceeded to test the wiring to determine what was needed to correct the complex problem. He did not waste time, went right to work and efficiently installed junction boxes and additional wiring where needed. He worked with obvious professional experienced confidence. His pricing was as he explained prior to doing the work. I could not be more satisfied with the job that was done. I highly recommend LVR Electric.
John Cianciolo"
Founded in 2007, Wa/ve Sound and Security, LLC has grown into a trusted provider of innovative solutions for security, entertainment, and productivity. We prioritize educating our clients so they can make informed decisions about the systems they invest in. Our team takes pride in maintaining a clean and organized work environment, always striving to leave each job site better than we found it.
"Wes did an amazing job getting our dental practice music back up and running after a power surge took it out. His prompt attention brought the morality back up in the office while treating the patients. He was extremely communicative throughout the whole process. Thank you Wes!"
Samantha V on March 2025
Founded in 2007, Wa/ve Sound and Security, LLC has grown into a trusted provider of innovative solutions for security, entertainment, and productivity. We prioritize educating our clients so they can make informed decisions about the systems they invest in. Our team takes pride in maintaining a clean and organized work environment, always striving to leave each job site better than we found it.
"Wes did an amazing job getting our dental practice music back up and running after a power surge took it out. His prompt attention brought the morality back up in the office while treating the patients. He was extremely communicative throughout the whole process. Thank you Wes!"
Family run electrical contractor since 2009. We provide electrical Installation, Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Service and Repair in Residential, Commercial and Industrial properties. Free estimates. Previous contractors unreliable? We arrive on time and clean up before leaving. Latest projects include full and partial home rehabs, EV level 2 charger installation, new house or room addition wiring and inspection repairs.
"Everything went well!"
Matthew C on March 2025
Family run electrical contractor since 2009. We provide electrical Installation, Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Service and Repair in Residential, Commercial and Industrial properties. Free estimates. Previous contractors unreliable? We arrive on time and clean up before leaving. Latest projects include full and partial home rehabs, EV level 2 charger installation, new house or room addition wiring and inspection repairs.
Wild Electric is a locally owned and operated company with over 20 years in the electrical business. We are licensed professionals who value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of electrical services, both high and low voltage, that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results with fair pricing. Contact us today for a free estimate!
"Awesome fast service for my storage that power always goes out during storms. Wild Electric came out did the estimate, beats all prices and was to work in a day ,while I was at work! So happy and communication is easy with the phone and email. The Electrician states, service as soon as I call! Better believe I am happy, I have 220V and 120V power at all times now."
Michael S on March 2024
Wild Electric is a locally owned and operated company with over 20 years in the electrical business. We are licensed professionals who value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of electrical services, both high and low voltage, that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results with fair pricing. Contact us today for a free estimate!
"Awesome fast service for my storage that power always goes out during storms. Wild Electric came out did the estimate, beats all prices and was to work in a day ,while I was at work! So happy and communication is easy with the phone and email. The Electrician states, service as soon as I call! Better believe I am happy, I have 220V and 120V power at all times now."
Michael S on March 2024
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts
While natural gas generators are costly, they’re a great option for standby power due to the reliability of natural gas as a fuel source. Unlike other fuels, natural gas is delivered through underground pipes, making outages extremely rare and less likely to be affected by the elements. As long as the area isn’t prone to earthquakes, they offer an unlimited supply of natural gas that doesn’t degrade over time or require storage in tanks.
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.
Natural gas and electricity rates vary significantly based on location, and pricing can change over time, too. It’s possible that in locations where natural gas is particularly inexpensive, it will cost less than grid-based electricity will. However, you should also factor in the generator’s initial costs and maintenance needs, as well as its noise level and if it can comfortably power all your home appliances.
Here’s what you can run with different wattages and types of generators:
Portable generator:
2,000 watts can handle a large appliance like a freezer or refrigerator, plus a few smaller items like phones or computer chargers.
4,000 watts will keep two large appliances operating and a few smaller devices.
8,000 watts should power most essential appliances and other devices, including a sump pump, well pump, or your dishwasher.
Partial to whole-house generator:
20,000 watts and above will make it seem like your home’s power is still on.
No, you cannot plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your home. Plugging in a generator without an interlocking kit, extension cord, or wall outlet receptacle is incredibly dangerous and can cause back-feeding—power from the generator back-feeds into utility lines. Also, if the main power comes back on while your generator is on, it could damage the generator and cause a house fire.
The Bridgewater, 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.
Whole house generator sizing can be tricky to figure out if you don’t know a few key factors. Our guide can help you determine what size works best for your needs.
The type of generator and its fuel source can make the difference between whether it provides temporary relief of long-term comfort. Find out how long a whole house generator can run continuously.