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Avatar for R A Buckley & Son Electrical Contractors, LLC
R A Buckley & Son Electrical Contractors, LLC
4.8(
48
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving Broad Brook, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We are part way through the process of installation of a Backup home generator. Rob provided excellent information at the first visit. He discussed various options for our home, and the process made me very confident about the decisions we made."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate89%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for OnTheGrid Electric , LLC
OnTheGrid Electric , LLC
5.0(
12
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Broad Brook, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I have hired OnTheGrid for multiple projects and am always satisfied with their work. Doug and Mark are honest and fair, and won't do a job the wrong way. They are my first choice in electrical contractors, and I will be reaching out to them again soon."
Standby generator automatic transfer switch with main panel
Landscape lighting
Fuse panels to be removed in multifamily house with external circuit switches (via insurance requirement)
Portable generator panel interlock
Lighting for a parking lot

+16

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Tranmer Electric, LLC
4.5(
128
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Broad Brook, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rick, the project manager, was prompt with his response and quote, and checked in with me post installation to ensure satisfaction with the work. The electricians, Drew and Rick, were on time, courteous, and very professional. I had several recessed lights, some switches, and light fixtures installed in a newly renovated space. They were careful to make sure nothing was damaged while they worked and even took their shoes off on the new floor. I would absolutely work with them again in the future."
Before Panel change
Adding Motion detectors
 Finished panel change
Adding Motion detectors
Panel cover on

+4

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for TJF Electric LLC
TJF Electric LLC
5.0(
18
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairPortable Generator - Install+1 more

Serving Broad Brook, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Tylor was quick to respond to my inquiry and very accommodating to fix my problem as soon as he could. His expertise was shown as he diagnosed the possible issue over the phone and he had it fixed in no time once he arrived. He even fixed a lesser issue for no extra charge. I found his rates exceptional, and he will always be my first call for any of my future electrical issues."
recessed lights
recessed lights
recessed lights
recessed lights
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
JEC Electric LLC
4.9(
15
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Broad Brook, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This was our first time using Home Advisor, two out of 3 pros called to introduce themselves. Out of the 2, John was the pro who actually followed through to show interest in meeting with us and without any "pressure" gave options to us if it would be appropriate to have him contact us within a short time to see how our projects & time frames were moving forward. When he arrived for the job, he went right to work. There were some issues were more complicated yet was confident in the approach to the problem. We recently had the walls & ceilings painted and although moving through a rather tight area with an extendable ladder, there was not one mark to be made by him. John replaced a total of 7 lighting fixtures, installed an additional outlet and repaired a broken outlet. Not only will be hiring him again for our bathroom lighting but have already recommended him to a good friend. We were very impressed with Johns professionalism & work ethic."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

No, you should never plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your house. This practice is extremely dangerous, often illegal, and can cause "back-feeding," where power from the generator flows back into utility lines, creating a life-threatening hazard for utility workers. It can also damage your home's electrical system, including appliances like pumps and HVAC fans. If the main power is restored while the generator is connected, it can destroy the generator and cause an electrical fire. To safely connect a generator, you must use a professionally installed transfer switch or an interlocking kit, which prevents back-feeding by disconnecting your home from the utility grid before the generator provides power.

If you’re deciding between a solar battery versus a generator for the best backup power solution, you can take a few factors into consideration. Solar batteries are quiet while generators can be quite loud. Generators have a lower up-front cost, but they require fuel and ongoing maintenance while solar batteries are more expensive but don’t have many ongoing costs.

Whole-house generators can run continuously for extended periods, even for weeks at a time (around 400 to 500 hours), as long as they have a sufficient fuel supply. However, this type of extensive use will increase wear and tear and can shorten the generator's overall lifespan. During long periods of operation, it's important to check and refill the engine oil as needed, potentially as frequently as daily depending on the model. If your generator uses a fuel tank, ensure it is kept full to prevent unexpected shutdowns.

These advanced generators use a key fob or a smartphone app to remotely start, which is ideal for getting power back on immediately without venturing outside. This feature is more common on whole home generators, but you may be able to find it on large portable generators, too.

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.

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