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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 Ledyard, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Highly recommend contacting them for electrical work! Responded quickly to come and give a quote for a generator hook up. Explained everything thoroughly and gave helpful suggestions as this was my first experience getting a generator to power the house. Very reasonable pricing. From first contact to getting it installed in under 2 weeks. Very happy!!"
Response time7 hrs
Response rate89%
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Klein Electric LLC
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Serving Ledyard, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Klein Electric (Jeramay) was very professional and the work was done on time. Had some added changes on the day of the job and he was courteous enough to accommodate them. Highly recommended and would hire again when needed."
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Response time3 days
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Recommended by31%of homeowners
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Beltran Electric
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Serving Ledyard, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Outstanding customer service. Very professional and reasonably priced. Would hire Beltran electric again for future projects without a doubt."
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Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
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Deary Electric & Renovations
4.7(
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Serving Ledyard, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I highly recommend Deary Electric. After finding them through Home Advisor, I spoke on the phone with Josh just a few minutes later. They arrived when he said and called ahead 30 minutes before he arrived. Once here, Josh and his partner were able to quickly figure out what the problem was and fixed it shortly thereafter. Cost was more than fair; money well spent. Will definitely call them for future work."
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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JL Electric LLC
5.0(
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Serving Ledyard, 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!

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JJ Benjamins handyman services
New to Angi

Serving Ledyard, CT and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

The biggest mistake homeowners make is " I'll get to it later " all home repairs should be done as soon as possible so they don't turn into expensive problems please call us before that happens!

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

To determine the right size generator for your house, you should calculate the total wattage of the appliances and devices you want to power during an outage. List all essential items, note their start-up wattages, and add them together.

Here are some typical wattage requirements for common appliances:

  • Refrigerator: 600 watts

  • Large dehumidifier: 700 watts

  • Large window air conditioner: 1,400 watts

  • Water heater: 3,000 to 4,500 watts

  • Electric furnace: 5,000 to 25,000 watts

A 7,500-watt generator might be sufficient for essentials like a refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits. However, for high-demand items like a water heater or furnace, a whole-home generator is a better choice. A portable generator may be enough if you only need to power a few critical items.

While home square footage can offer a rough estimate, it is not always a reliable indicator. For reference, here are some typical generator sizes based on square footage:

  • 1,000 sq ft: 6–9 kW

  • 1,500 sq ft: 7–10 kW

  • 2,000 sq ft: 10–14 kW

  • 2,500 sq ft: 12–16 kW

  • 3,000 sq ft: 16–20 kW+

For the most accurate sizing, consult a professional who can calculate your home's peak and average power consumption and recommend the optimal generator.

It might seem counterintuitive, but installing a generator transfer switch will save you money in the long run. While you’ll have to pay between $400 and $2,500 to have the transfer switch installed, you’ll recoup that amount later on when you don’t have to pay for expensive repairs to your appliances, devices, and electrical system that may have burned out, overloaded, or stopped working due to a sudden loss of power or an incorrect hook up of a generator to your home. 

Natural gas and electricity rates vary significantly based on location, and pricing can change over time, too. It’s possible that in locations where natural gas is particularly inexpensive, it will cost less than grid-based electricity will. However, you should also factor in the generator’s initial costs and maintenance needs, as well as its noise level and if it can comfortably power all your home appliances.

Yes, natural gas generators can work without electricity. Natural gas generators are a common type of backup or whole-house generator that operates when the electrical grid isn’t working. The trick is using a transfer switch (which usually needs to be installed with the generator) that safely switches the home electrical system from the power grid to generator power when needed.

A 1,500 square foot home will likely need a 15kW to 20kW generator. When deciding on whole-house generator size, add up the total wattage of the devices that you’d like to continue running during a power outage. That way, you can ensure you purchase a generator that can power your necessary appliances or medical equipment during an electrical emergency.

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