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Power Forward LLC
4.8(
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Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Great. Ian installed a new dimmer switch, rewired a ceiling fixture and installed a new fixture. Ian was nicely dressed. Used "booties" when walking thru house. Cleaned up any messes he made. He was very pleasant to talk to and explained what the problems were and how he would fix them."
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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The Builders & Cleaners
4.9(
119
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Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was very impressed with David's responsiveness and every member of his crew was a pleasure. They completely removed the kitchen floor (and several layers of subfloor) in my 100+ year-old home, made repairs to floor joists and installed new flooring that looks beautiful. It was an evolving project and I appreciated the team's flexibility and speed with which they completed the project."
Dust out from the ductwork
Dust out from the ductwork
Clean vent
Clean vent
Dust in the return

+1787

Response time1 day
Response rate92%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
JMP Electric, LLC
4.9(
91
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Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas

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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%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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A & A Electrical Contractors, LLC
5.0(
35
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Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"The contractor was great. Very knowledgeable and took about 2hrs to complete his installation. He installed a Tesla car charger in the garage and did a professional job. The installation looked good and he cleaned after the job was done. I highly recommend this company for and work or installation."
Tesla charger
Old panel
Old meter
New meter
New panel

+2

Response time3 hrs
Response rate90%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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West Electric, LLC
4.8(
53
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Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ed and his team were incredibly professional, transparent, and honest throughout the entire process, from installation to handling the rebate process and permits. Their pricing is reasonable, and the quality of their work exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend West Electric for anyone's EV charger installation needs."
FINAL PROJECT / NICE AND CLEAN
IN WITH THE NEW SMART PANEL
OUT WITH THE OLD
CREW HARD AT WORK
EV Charger Install

+12

Response time2 days
67 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
367
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Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"William Burden is the third generation owner of WBLightningRods and his company has been in business since 1950. He is very courteous, professional, was on time, and has a very good crew. William was present for the entire installation. We chose the copper system. We are glad for the peace of mind a lightning rod system will provide."
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection

+79

Response time1 day
62 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Extel Communications, Inc.
5.0(
41
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Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very nice and courteous. Showed up exactly on time for the appointment. . Corrected my problem pretty quickly. Turned out problem was caused by me installing old equipment which they traced down. Very nice people. Came with father and son. Recommended."
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Hikvision Bullet Camera
Hikvision Dome Camera
Hikvision Bullet Camera
Hikvision Dome Camera

+1

Response time3 hrs
Response rate98%
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Tradesmen Energy Solutions LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Durham, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With several years experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest. Call today!

Bedroom Lighting upgrade
Bedroom Lighting upgrade
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs

+10

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Many services include assembling the unit and securing it in the window. Confirm with your provider.

Generators run on a variety of fuel types, ranging from natural gas to solar power. Keep in mind that fuel costs varying by type:

  • Natural gas: $2,000–$21,000 per year 

  • Liquid propane: $2,000–$21,000 per year

  • Diesel: $3,000–$20,000 per year

  • Gasoline: $500–$3,000 per year

  • Solar generator: $2,000–$25,000 per unit

  • Battery backup: $10,000–$25,000 per unit

In most municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home generators. A permit for a generator usually costs between $50 and $250, depending on where you live. Your electrician or certified generator installer will usually pull the permit for you—and might be required to do so by your building department—but you’ll be on the hook for the cost of the permit. You should ask your installer before agreeing to any work if they will pull the necessary permits for your project.

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.

In most cases, there are no tax credits available for home generators. However, that’s a general statement that applies to federal tax credits, so you might have access to state or local tax incentives. You can check the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) for more information about your area. If you hire a reliable home generator installer, they should also know if there are any state or local perks you can use to reduce your installation costs, including tax breaks and rebates.

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