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Top-Rated Generator install pros in Collinsville - Updated Nov 2026

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 Collinsville, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"He is extremely attentive to your needs . What he says will happen , does! He keeps all appointments and thoroughly explains what he plans to do. He is one of the most reliable, ethical , conscience businessman I have ever dealt with. I have recommended him to friends . He actually went out of his way to help Ill friends deal with their generator problems even though he had not installed it. He made arrangements for someone to fix the generator when he was not able. Highly recommended !"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by91%of homeowners
Avatar for Connoles Electric, LLC
Connoles Electric, LLC
4.8(
82
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Portable Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Collinsville, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ted and Robert arrived, got right t to it and within a few hours we had 2 ceiling fans installed, one which had no existing light so it was a more involved project. They were professional and stuck to their original quote! To say we are impressed is an understatement. We strongly recommend using Connole Electric."
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Ideal Electrical Solutions, LLC
Ideal Electrical Solutions, LLC
5.0(
163
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Collinsville, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Greg the owner of Ideal electrical solutions LLC came out to give us fair pricing to install generator power inlet box and interlock switch . He did installed recess lights, range hood and other electrical components. He did it perfect job. Very clean and professional . Easy to work with, very friendly and knowledgeable . We are really happy that we hired Ideal electrical solutions to performed our electrical needs . Will recommend Greg to everyone for any electrical work . He is the best!!!!!!!"
Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for MGT Electrical Services
MGT Electrical Services
5.0(
11
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Repair - For Business+1 more

Serving Collinsville, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They came out in the middle of a storm and promptly hooked the generator to my panel. While I thought I’d be running extension cords to my appliances it turned out that the whole house was up and running. I wish I had done this earlier. I would recommend MGT for any electrical needs. I will surely use them again."
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for ESD Electric LLC
ESD Electric LLC
5.0(
13
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Generator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Repair

Serving Collinsville, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I couldn’t be happier with the recessed lighting work done in my home! Everything came out beautifully, and the difference the lighting made is incredible. The work was done professionally, carefully, and with so much attention to detail. I highly recommend Evan to anyone looking for electrical services, he truly takes pride in his work!"
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Generator Install FAQs, answered by experts

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.

You can expect a diesel generator to last for up to 30,000 hours of use, which works out to 20 to 25 years with the proper maintenance, of course. That depends on how much you use it, so a diesel generator used for emergencies a couple of times a year will last a lot longer than a generator that takes over for a faulty electrical grid every month for a day or two. 

If you have a transfer switch properly installed, the generator and main electrical power cannot feed the system at the same time. However, you should still shut off the power at your main circuit breaker panel before activating the generator. If you do that, you’ll simply need to shut off the generator and reset your circuit breaker once the local power comes back on.

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.

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. 

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