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Avatar for Frank's Generator Sales Service & Repair
Frank's Generator Sales Service & Repair
5.0(
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Serving Riverside, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

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Emergency services offered

"10 yr old Generac GP6500E wouldn’t start. Called around and many want to upsell to permanent. Found Franks and what a delight. Honest, down to earth, affordable for senior. Showed up on time. Changed oil, spark plug. Pulled carburetor and found it dirty and fouled. Got used one from his shop(same day) and installed. Gen started right up on one or two pulls. Battery was dead but showed us how to replace. Highly recommend Frank’s Generator."
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Generator Project
Generator Service
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Generator Project

+29

Response time2 days
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Power Forward LLC
4.8(
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Serving Riverside, CT and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Phenomenal job installing a whole-house fan. Arrived on time, did a great job on installation and did a professional job of cleaning up after themselves. Price was fantastic too - can't rate them highly enough."
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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R.Piro Electric, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Riverside, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"in addition to the generator installation Rob and hi men have completed several electrical services- each very efficiently . He is honest in his work quotes"
Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Mikell Electric
4.5(
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Serving Riverside, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The Electrician was efficient and professional. He did vacuum when he was finish with the installation. I was extremely happy with the result."
Response time3 days
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
Rocco Kohut Electrical Installations and Repairs, LLC
4.8(
222
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Serving Riverside, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"Saved me the trouble of opening dry walls and more major repairs as he had identified a way to do the project that others had not. Able to trouble shoot one area of the house that had no outlets working that required very good understanding of building codes and knowledge of potential root causes Very clean on the work he did and had already recommended to a friend who was also very happy with the work on installing security cameras on his property"
Response time3 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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West Electric, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Riverside, CT and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were great. Very knowledgeable about electric vehicle chargers. They installed and set it all up for me. Super helpful."
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IN WITH THE NEW SMART PANEL
OUT WITH THE OLD
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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 Riverside, 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."
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lightning protection

+79

Response time1 day
62 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Blue Wave Electric, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Riverside, CT and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Blue Wave Electric LLC recently completed the electrical portion of the construction of our new home. Our builder had issues causing his electrician to drop the project with 85% completion! Thus, we had a very difficult time finding another electrician to Complete the project and take over the permits. Rich, the Blue Wave owner, took on the job and greatly exceeded all our expectations. However, from the initial consultation to the final inspection, Rich and team were professional, punctual, and incredibly knowledgeable. They clearly explained the work that needed to be done, provided a fair and honest quote, dealt with town compliance, inspections and completed the work on time and with great care. What truly impressed us was their willingness to go above and beyond, ensuring everything was perfect while keeping us informed throughout the entire process. We are extremely satisfied and would confidently recommend Blue Wave Electric LLC to anyone who needs electrical services.""
Response time9 hrs
Response rate93%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Extel Communications, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Riverside, 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!

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Hikvision Dome Camera

+1

Response time3 hrs
Response rate98%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Sizing a generator is a careful process that requires calculating the electrical load of your entire house. You have to take into account every device you want to use and their wattage requirements, plus the wattage needed to start them, and look for a generator that can safely run all that at around 80% capacity.

In more practical terms, a small home can run on a 10,000-watt generator (and if you only want to power a few key appliances, much less than that). A mid-sized home may need something between 15,000 and 22,000 watts. Larger homes require 25,000 watts or more. 

A 10,000-watt generator can run a small to mid-sized central AC unit (typically up to 3 tons or 36,000 BTU) along with a few other appliances. However, larger AC units or additional loads will require a bigger generator. Consult a local generator installer to ensure you add the correct size generator to your home.

The average cost to install a home generator is $5,200, but total costs can range from $500 to $18,000 or more. The final price depends on several factors, including the generator's size, type, brand, fuel source, and the cost of labor and assembly. The generator's size is the most significant cost factor, as units that can power larger homes with higher energy demands cost more.

Cost breakdowns by generator type are typically as follows:

  • Portable or Emergency Backup Generators (1kW–7.5kW): $500–$2,000

  • Partial-Home Generators (9kW–20kW): $2,000–$6,500

  • Whole-House Generators (22kW–48kW): $5,000–$18,000

To ensure you get the right size unit for your needs without overpaying, consider hiring an electrician to calculate the electrical load of your essential appliances. It is also recommended to get at least three quotes from qualified installers to find the best fit for your budget.

Generators are usually sized by running watts and starting watts. Ideally, you’ll want a generator that can offer both the necessary running watts and starting watts for everything you need to power without going beyond 90% of its capacity. Calculate your home’s electrical load based on the breakers in your home or adding up the appliance and lighting needs of connected rooms.

If your home already has a grinder pump and you’re still noticing issues (like frequently clogged toilets and sinks), it could be time to upgrade your grinder pump. Start by checking your existing horsepower. If there are four or fewer people living in your home, using a 1/2-horsepower grinder pump should be sufficient. Larger households should consider investing in a 1-horsepower grinder pump to maximize wastewater removal efforts.

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