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Avatar for R A Buckley & Son Electrical Contractors, LLC
R A Buckley & Son Electrical Contractors, LLC
4.8(
48
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Serving Wallingford, 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%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Power Forward LLC
4.8(
24
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Serving Wallingford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Great. Ian installed a new dimmer switch, rewired a ceiling fixture and installed a new fixture. Ian was nicely dressed. Used "booties" when walking thru house. Cleaned up any messes he made. He was very pleasant to talk to and explained what the problems were and how he would fix them."
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
JMP Electric, LLC
4.9(
91
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Serving Wallingford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

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%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mikell Electric
4.5(
28
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Serving Wallingford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

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
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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West Electric, LLC
4.8(
53
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Serving Wallingford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

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
64 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
367
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Serving Wallingford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

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
64 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

The cost to install a whole-house generator averages $5,200, with a typical price range of $1,500 to $8,900. However, total costs can vary from $400 for a small portable unit to over $18,000 for a large-capacity system. The most significant cost factor is the generator's size and capacity, but other variables include the brand, fuel type, and labor for assembly and installation.

Generator costs can be broken down by type:

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

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

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

To avoid paying for more power than you need, consider hiring an electrician to calculate the electrical load for your essential appliances. It is also recommended to get at least three quotes to find the best deal for your specific needs and budget.

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.

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.

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.

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