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Avatar for R A Buckley & Son Electrical Contractors, LLC
R A Buckley & Son Electrical Contractors, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Ellington, 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 time7 hrs
Response rate89%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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TJF Electric LLC
5.0(
18
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Serving Ellington, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It is rare these day to find an electrical company owner who actually cares about his customers. Tyler is very personable and wants to truly get to know his clients. A++ In customer service. He replaced out 12 circuit electrical panel which was basically rats nest of electrical wires. This was very time consuming for him while Chris worked on moving and installing a new electrical meter. I would highly recommend TJF electrical for any of your electrical needs whether the Job is big or small! He also is available 24/7. Meet Tyler for yourself a see the customer service that he has brought to his business. Thank you Tyler for taking care of our electrical Needs!"
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Anchor Electric Motor, LLC
4.7(
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Serving Ellington, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1950

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Such a wonderful person. Came to fix my portable generator. Very pleasant and knowledgeable. Fixed my generator quickly and instructed me on ways to keep generator in best condition."
Response time1 day
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Onlehane, LLC
4.8(
10
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Serving Ellington, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tim is the best electrician we ever had. He is professional, He has keen listening skillss, he is a phenomenal communicator and the overall best electrician you would want doing work in your home. Tim is the electrician for you. If you get anyone else, you'll be sorry. Call Tim. You won't regret it. HE IS THE BEST OF THE BEST!"
Industrial Solar Project
Residental Generator Install
Residental Generator Install
Commercial Solar Project
Kitchen Remodel

+10

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
JEC Electric LLC
4.9(
15
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Serving Ellington, 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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Diamond Electrical Services
5.0(
5
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Serving Ellington, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired this person to setup my 13,000 watt portable duel fuel generator for backup power to mu home. He did excellent work and am going to recommend him to everyone I know."
Stairway Lighting
Stair lighting
Distance picture
LED couch lighting
Response time7 hrs
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JL Electric LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Ellington, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Are you looking for high quality, professional electrical work done at competitive prices?\n\nWith 18 years of experience, JL Electric provides residential, commericial, industrial and solar services including: removal and reinstallation of solar systems, service upgrades, generator hook up installation, general residential wiring and all other electrical needs!\n\nNow servicing all of CT, but local to Windham County! Let us provide high quality and reliable workmanship to your home or workplace!

Tesla Charger Install
Tesla Charger Install
Generator Transfer
Generator Transfer
Outside lights

+2

Electrical Connection, Inc.
4.6(
16
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Serving Ellington, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Electrical Connection installed a transfer switch for our generator last year when other companies would not even return our calls. The work was professional, friendly and efficient. This year we called to have an outlet installed on our deck and a junction box for our new motorized awning again great friendly service. WOULD NOT CALL ANY OTHER COMPANY !!!!!"
 Service Van
 Generator Maintenance
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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EnLight.Energy
3.5(
4
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Serving Ellington, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

EnLight partners with you help protect your home or business from rising electric rates and potential blackouts. Explore smarter ways to power up!

Multi-Layer Insulation
Cellulose Insulation Job
Solar Install
Solar Installation
Solar Fan

+4

Response time1 day
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

It is safe to run a generator continuously, but you must follow safety protocols to ensure personal and home safety. Read the manufacturer’s instructions for specific recommendations, but the general recommendation is to turn generators off overnight or when you’re away from the house. Overworked generators can pose a fire hazard and if your generator is not in a well-ventilated area, running it continuously could lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.

It’s usually better to repair your generator if it isn’t working properly, as it will typically be much more affordable and should yield similar results. Generator repairs cost around $300 on average, while installing a new whole-house generator costs around $5,000 on average. The only exception is if you know your generator is reaching the end of its useful life, usually between 30 and 40 years. If you have an older generator, you could face multiple repairs in the coming years, which might mean that a full replacement will be more cost-effective over time.

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

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.

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.

The Ellington, CT homeowners’ guide to generator installs

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