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Avatar for R A Buckley & Son Electrical Contractors, LLC
R A Buckley & Son Electrical Contractors, LLC
4.8(
49
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving Chester, 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 time5 hrs
Response rate90%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
JMP Electric, LLC
4.9(
91
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Chester, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jeremy is an incredibly efficient, kind, and hugely capable electrician. He spent the day at our house with his helpers installing a generator, and he dealt with every single problem that came up cheerfully and efficiently. I would highly recommend him to anyone for any size job. He makes himself available for any problems and is just overall a terrific person, who is extremely good at what does."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate85%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Cawiamca, LLC
5.0(
43
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Chester, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I called Cawiamca furnace service from home advisor. From the time they discovered the problem my furnace was leaking CO2 into my house only to discover many cracks inside the furnace and SAFETY Was first priority. The next day the furnace was delivered and installed and old one taken away. Of course I had a hardship and this company worked with me. The guys were very polite clean and very neat. This is my first time with this company I will have them for all my furnace needs. They were all very prompt in showing up on the job and eager to start work. GREAT COMPANY AND HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!"
Steam Boiler
New Boiler Install
New Home Saybrook
Custom built in in progress
Addition in progress

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Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Elevate Electric LLC
Elevate Electric LLC
5.0(
4
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Chester, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The electrician Kyle was professional , honest and affordable. He was punctual and courteous. I hired him for the wiring and panel upgrade but I requested he change my six GFCI outlets and check the older outlets. He checked the outlets that I was worried about -they were good. He did need to replace a different inside outlet and 2 of the 4 outside outlets. He was kind and explained why they needed to be replaced. One just was no longer working. The other 2 were not up to code actually were a fire hazard. I am female senior citizen grateful I hired Elevate Electric."
Response time9 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for HARP Home Services, LLC
HARP Home Services, LLC
3.6(
102
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairPortable Generator - Install+1 more

Serving Chester, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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! Feel free to book online with us today!

Recommended by74%of homeowners
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Handover Electric, LLC
3.9(
4
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+3 more

Serving Chester, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

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!

Response time5 hrs
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Yes, installing a generator usually increases your property value because buyers are getting the added peace of mind knowing they’ll be able to maintain power through blackouts. In most cases, you should see close to a 100% return on investment (ROI). Keep in mind that home generators usually need a permanent foundation, and installing a concrete slab will likely raise your property taxes slightly.

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.

Costs range from $500 to $2,500, depending on generator type and installation complexity.

The cost to install a whole-house generator averages $5,200, with a typical price range of $1,500 to $8,900. However, total costs can vary from $400 for a small portable unit to over $18,000 for a large-capacity system. The most significant cost factor is the generator's size and capacity, but other variables include the brand, fuel type, and labor for assembly and installation.

Generator costs can be broken down by type:

  • Portable or Emergency Backup Generators (1kW–7.5kW): $500 to $2,000

  • Partial-Home Generators (9kW–20kW): $2,000 to $6,500

  • Whole-House Generators (22kW–48kW): $5,000 to $18,000

To avoid paying for more power than you need, consider hiring an electrician to calculate the electrical load for your essential appliances. It is also recommended to get at least three quotes to find the best deal for your specific needs and budget.

Generators are usually sized by running watts and starting watts. Ideally, you’ll want a generator that can offer both the necessary running watts and starting watts for everything you need to power without going beyond 90% of its capacity. Calculate your home’s electrical load based on the breakers in your home or adding up the appliance and lighting needs of connected rooms.

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