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O'Connell's Electrical Contractors
5.0(
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Serving Putnam, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike re-wired my basement outlets at my apartment. He figured out that all of them were wired incorrectly. Not only did he restore power to my basement outlets, he prevented an electrical fire from the previous incorrect wiring. He also installed a new bathroom fan/light combo, with Bluetooth speaker capabilities and multiple led light colors. He was efficient, fairly priced and honest. Highly recommend! Thank you again Mike!"
Response time1 day
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Calkins Electric LLC
4.8(
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Serving Putnam, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The owner Chris was fantastic and answered my calls and questions in record time, came out quickly for an estimate. Once great price was agreed on, he arrived on time with his staff to get started. This is an old house which I'm sure gave them some challenges, but they efficiently went about their business and answered all my questions, got the job done, left everything clean and made sure I was satisfied. Kudos to Will and Aimee! I would highly recommend and will definitely use Calkins Electric again for my next project."
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4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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R A Buckley & Son Electrical Contractors, LLC
4.8(
48
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Serving Putnam, CT and surrounding areas

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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%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Electric Solutions Contracting
4.3(
59
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Serving Putnam, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Kevin has been doing electrical work for us for about a decade, first upgrading the electrical ststem in our 1920s bungalow in Willimantic, and then coming out numerous times to update various elements in our historic home in Chaplin. He's great to work with, no- nonsense, thoughtful about creating safe solutions for our older house, including a generator installation. A nice person and a true professional."
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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West Electric, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Putnam, 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(
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Serving Putnam, 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
Deary Electric & Renovations
4.7(
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Serving Putnam, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Deary Electric have never failed in any task that I have asked them to do. Always professional and they always CLEAN UP when they are done. I love having work done and it looks like it was always there. If you have never used Deary Electric START now. Once you do you will never look for another electrician!!!! By far they exceeded my expectations."
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Extel Communications, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Putnam, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We're a local family-owned and operated business started in 1987 with hundreds of satisfied customers throughout Connecticut and New York. We install and maintain hosted-cloud and on-premise telephone systems and provide service for your existing telephone system.\nAdditionally, we offer telco & cable company network services, troubleshoot WiFi issues including installing wireless access points for WiFi connectivity, install data, fiber and voice cabling, security cameras and computer networks. Contact us today for a no charge, no obligation survey for all of your telecom and data needs!

Long Range WiFi Repeater
Hikvision Bullet Camera
Hikvision Dome Camera
Hikvision Bullet Camera
Hikvision Dome Camera

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Response time3 hrs
Response rate98%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JL Electric LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Putnam, 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
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Generator Transfer
Outside lights

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Phase Out Electric
4.4(
45
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Serving Putnam, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Young professionals. Prompt, courteous, and knowledgeable. Hired to change from a generator transfer panel to a panel interlock system. Very easy to talk to and willing to answer any/all questions pertaining to the job and other electrical concerns."
Response time1 day
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Potential benefits of using a natural gas generator include reducing your carbon footprint, lower likelihood of carbon monoxide exposure, budget-friendly operating costs, and low-maintenance, continuous fuel supply. Some possible drawbacks, though, include higher initial installation costs, dependency on a natural gas supply, and installation complexity. Keep in mind that pros and cons will vary based on the type and brand of natural gas generator. 

Setting up utilities on a vacant property usually takes at least a few months, or between 6 weeks to 16 weeks. This process requires working with the local planning and zoning department, hiring a building contractor or engineer to design the utility layout, securing permits, laying the lines, and connecting the utilities.

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.

To reduce AC startup power for a whole-house generator, install a soft start kit or hard start capacitor, which lowers the initial surge by gradually ramping up the compressor. Using a smart load manager can also help by staggering startup loads, preventing a system overload and future costly repairs.

You may need a permit for a portable generator if you’ll be installing a transfer switch for your primary residence or similar work. Otherwise, a permit for other uses may not be necessary. Check your local building codes or ask a local generator installer for more information about your local regulations.

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