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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 Middletown, 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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Darren Leonard Electrical
4.9(
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Serving Middletown, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"He was the first contractor to respond along with showing up when he said he was going too! Did a great job and followed thru a day later to make sure the work he did was working. I will use him again and again. Rate are also very good!"
Response time1 hour
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JMP Electric, LLC
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Serving Middletown, 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%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Crown Joules Electric, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Middletown, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Juan did a fabulous job installing my bathroom fan. I could not be happier. I would highly recommend Crown Joules Electric."
Response time2 days
Response rate93%
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Anchor Electric Motor, LLC
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Serving Middletown, 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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MB Electric
4.9(
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Serving Middletown, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very quick to respond, worked efficiently, but was taken back by add costs . $250 for coming to my house. $26 for Angi referral. To replace a circuit it was over $400. Too much"
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Response time8 hrs
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JL Electric LLC
5.0(
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Serving Middletown, 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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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

If you’re wondering whether gas generators produce carbon monoxide, know that natural gas generators do not produce carbon monoxide if they are functioning properly, as natural gas burns cleanly. However, if the generator malfunctions and the gas does not burn completely, there is potential for carbon dioxide to be produced. To prevent malfunctions, it's crucial to perform regular maintenance, including running the generator weekly and scheduling professional inspections every 6 to 12 months. Also, be sure to test your carbon monoxide detectors regularly to ensure they function in the rare case of the generator producing carbon monoxide.

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.

Generally, you’ll want to keep between 60 and 70 feet between the generator and the transfer switch. There are a few reasons for this, including:

  • The distance reduces the noise coming from the generator into your home.

  • It increases efficiency because you won’t have a voltage drop from this short of a distance.

  • Prevents carbon monoxide poisoning: keep at least 15 feet between your generator and an open window. 

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.

In some situations, yes. Never try to put biofuel into any home generator without checking the specifics first. If a generator has the ability to run on diesel, it can also run pure biofuel (the clear kind made from seed oils, for example). But if you are using biofuel made from animal fats or vegetable oils, the generator will need significant modifications before it can handle a sludgier type of biofuel.

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