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Avatar for Paradise Electric, LLC
Paradise Electric, LLC
4.6(
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Stratford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Cale, Kyle, and crew are superb. They just installed my whole house generator and I can't overstate how personable, knowledgeable, and neat they were. Communication is excellent. I had to wait 5 months to receive my Generac because of a sever nationwide backlog, but Cale kept me informed all along. There is no other electric company I will ever use from now on. Paradise, you rock!"
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Breakfast room
Living room
Guest Room
Exterior

+5

Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Power Forward, LLC
4.9(
19
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Stratford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I cannot sing the praises of Ian and Power Forward enough! He is outstanding. The jobs he did for me were fixing a switch panel that was overheating, installing a new light fixture. replacing light bulbs on outdoor lights that are high up and installing timers for those outdoor lights. He showed up on time. He called to say he was on his way. He works very efficiently and is very clean. He was very respectful wearing a mask and wearing shoe covers. I called him back for an issue a month later that had nothing to do with what he did prior. It was a Saturday and he came right out for the issue. I was so surprised he was available on a Saturday. I will continue to use him for all my electrical needs and my family and friends will also be using him. He's fantastic!"
Broken driveway lights
Front walk way post light
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Aries Electric, LLC
4.5(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+2 more

Serving Stratford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Excellent consulting skills on the best way to approach a project. Aries installed a lightning protection system and some additional outlets. All work performed as expected and within quote. Have recommended this company to our neighbors. Michael M."
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Firemans Services LLC
5.0(
4
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Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Stratford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Firemans Services LLC is a trusted, locally owned electrical contracting company dedicated to delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality electrical solutions. We specialize in residential and light commercial work, including service upgrades, panel replacements, generator installations, and custom electrical projects.\n\nWith a strong commitment to craftsmanship and customer satisfaction, our team takes pride in doing the job right the first time—on schedule and within budget. Whether you need a full service upgrade, backup power solutions, or everyday electrical repairs, Firemans Services LLC is your dependable choice for professional service you can count on.

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Romano Electrical Company
5.0(
4
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install+1 more

Serving Stratford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Great experience with Sal Romano! He spent an hour going over the various aspects of the project, discussing options for boxes, wiring & fixtures, and taking measurements. I got the bid the next day & the projected started a few days later. Outstanding attention to detail, strong customer communications, valuable suggestions to improve the aesthetics, reasonable prices & no overruns, highly reliable & professional. My project: Install five outdoor floodlights on three sides of the house covering approx 90 feet; install two new lights on garage with timer with new loop; install motion-sensitive floodlight on garage."
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Coraizaca Electrical Contractors LLC
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Stratford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Licensed and Insured. We specialize in all types of electrical installs. From remodels, new construction, service upgrades, light installs, swimming pools, generators and more. Over 10 years of experience. We have integrity in all the work we perform. We value each and every customer and look forward to working for you. \n\nThank You,\nJohnny Coraizaca\nPresident

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Lighting Fixture Install
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Lighting Fixture Install

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Natural gas generators are designed to run for extended periods of time, such as power outages during a natural disaster. Since there’s no limit to the supply of natural gas, they don’t need to stop for refills. However, generators do need maintenance, including pauses to check and add oil. Constantly running them will also cause a lot more wear and tear, leading to a shorter lifespan.

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. 

As a safety measure, you should always turn off the main breaker while operating your generator’s backup breaker. In addition, you should also switch off all appliance breakers so you don't have a power surge when the main breaker turns back on. And finally, turning off the main breaker prevents back-feeding, which endangers utility workers with the risk of electrocution. Back-feeding could also destroy the electrical circuits of your neighbors if they use the same power network.

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