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Last update on October 25, 2025

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OnTheGrid Electric , LLC

Harwinton
5.00(
12
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•Approved Pro

OnTheGrid Electric , LLC

Harwinton
5.00(
12
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
107 local quotes requested

Family run electrical contractor since 2009. We provide electrical Installation, Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Service and Repair in Residential, Commercial and Industrial properties. Free estimates. Previous contractors unreliable? We arrive on time and clean up before leaving. Latest projects include full and partial home rehabs, EV level 2 charger installation, new house or room addition wiring and inspection repairs.

"Everything went well!"

Matthew C on March 2025

Family run electrical contractor since 2009. We provide electrical Installation, Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Service and Repair in Residential, Commercial and Industrial properties. Free estimates. Previous contractors unreliable? We arrive on time and clean up before leaving. Latest projects include full and partial home rehabs, EV level 2 charger installation, new house or room addition wiring and inspection repairs.

"Everything went well!"

Matthew C on March 2025

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MB Electric

105 Spring Garden St
4.80(
5
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•Approved Pro

MB Electric

105 Spring Garden St
4.80(
5
)
•Approved Pro
20 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

MB Industries LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"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"

Marion G on September 2025

MB Industries LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"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"

Marion G on September 2025

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Onlehane, LLC

452 Main St
4.72(
9
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•Approved Pro

Onlehane, LLC

452 Main St
4.72(
9
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

OnLehane Electric is your one stop generator maintenance and repair center! With over 15 years of electrical experience we are here to help you out with all of your generator upkeep and issues. Fully licensed, insured, and certified reach out today and never worry about your generator failing again!

"Tim is great. I highly recommend for any electrical project."

Barbara J on September 2024

OnLehane Electric is your one stop generator maintenance and repair center! With over 15 years of electrical experience we are here to help you out with all of your generator upkeep and issues. Fully licensed, insured, and certified reach out today and never worry about your generator failing again!

"Tim is great. I highly recommend for any electrical project."

Barbara J on September 2024

Jennings Electric

1764 Main St.
5.00(
2
)
•Approved Pro

Jennings Electric

1764 Main St.
5.00(
2
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
19 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Highly recommend!! Peter was very professional and easy to work with. Came when he said he would and finished the job on time. He also returned after the installation was complete to make certain furnace was running well and to install a new CO2 monitor when he noticed mine was outdated."

Priscilla P on December 2022

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Highly recommend!! Peter was very professional and easy to work with. Came when he said he would and finished the job on time. He also returned after the installation was complete to make certain furnace was running well and to install a new CO2 monitor when he noticed mine was outdated."

Priscilla P on December 2022

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Anchor Electric Motor, LLC

687 Silver Street
4.79(
43
)
•Approved Pro

Anchor Electric Motor, LLC

687 Silver Street
4.79(
43
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
75 years of experience

Anchor Electric Motor LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"The gentleman who showed up was prompt and very courteous, but unfortunately that was the only positive thing I can say.He was here for 40 minutes, charged me 200 dollars and told me he couldnâ t fix it in my garage, because the oil was sludge and he may or may not be able to fix it, but he would have to take it back to the shop and it would cost me 80 dollars an hour to try to fix it.When I gave him a check for his time and asked for a receipt, he looked at me like I was asking for a kidney, and wrote something down on apiece of notebook paper, which was supposed to be a receipt.It was not an invoice with the company name or any reference to their business license.I later received an explanation from somebody in the office, that they would send me an invoice for the work done.I have never had any contractor not present a proper business receipt to me when I have given them a check, prior to this."

Mark L on February 2021

Anchor Electric Motor LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"The gentleman who showed up was prompt and very courteous, but unfortunately that was the only positive thing I can say.He was here for 40 minutes, charged me 200 dollars and told me he couldnâ t fix it in my garage, because the oil was sludge and he may or may not be able to fix it, but he would have to take it back to the shop and it would cost me 80 dollars an hour to try to fix it.When I gave him a check for his time and asked for a receipt, he looked at me like I was asking for a kidney, and wrote something down on apiece of notebook paper, which was supposed to be a receipt.It was not an invoice with the company name or any reference to their business license.I later received an explanation from somebody in the office, that they would send me an invoice for the work done.I have never had any contractor not present a proper business receipt to me when I have given them a check, prior to this."

Mark L on February 2021

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St. Lawrence Electric

23 Brainerd Ave
5.00(
6
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•Approved Pro

St. Lawrence Electric

23 Brainerd Ave
5.00(
6
)
•Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

St. Lawrence Electric is dedicated to providing its customers the highest quality electrical work paired with exceptional customer service and great attention to detail.

"Kevin was great. I called him with a few questions about the process and he was able to answer them quickly and accurately. He was also able to schedule me and get the job done quickly. I would highly recommend St. Lawrence Electric. "

Alex C on May 2025

St. Lawrence Electric is dedicated to providing its customers the highest quality electrical work paired with exceptional customer service and great attention to detail.

"Kevin was great. I called him with a few questions about the process and he was able to answer them quickly and accurately. He was also able to schedule me and get the job done quickly. I would highly recommend St. Lawrence Electric. "

Alex C on May 2025

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Mikell Electric

6 Winding Brook Drive
4.71(
26
)
•Approved Pro

Mikell Electric

6 Winding Brook Drive
4.71(
26
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
156 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

Mikell Electric is a smaller company located in Bethel, CT. The young owner, Spencer, prides himself in providing quality electrical work for an affordable price. We cover anything commercial or residential. From service and emergency calls to wiring your dream home or a new restaurant, we have you covered. We also are a Generac Generator dealer for any of your backup power needs. Call or text our office at 203-220-8867 or email us at [email protected] to schedule a visit or a free estimate!

"Friday April 25 - company reached out after appointment starting time that they were no longer available and needed to reschedule Wednesday April 30 - company late for appointment Friday May 9th - company rescheduled installation date Wednesday May 14th - company rescheduled installation date again Saturday May 16th - company reached out at appointment starting time to reschedule Saturday May 16th - after we voiced our frustration with the above, company indicated with 40 minutes advance notice that they may not be able to make appt Saturday May 16th - company no-showed the time they suggested. We are unable to get in touch with company. Despite the company having read receipt functionality turned on, we did not receive a response after they read our message asking if anyone was coming so we could plan our Saturday accordingly "

Spencer F on May 2025

Mikell Electric is a smaller company located in Bethel, CT. The young owner, Spencer, prides himself in providing quality electrical work for an affordable price. We cover anything commercial or residential. From service and emergency calls to wiring your dream home or a new restaurant, we have you covered. We also are a Generac Generator dealer for any of your backup power needs. Call or text our office at 203-220-8867 or email us at [email protected] to schedule a visit or a free estimate!

"Friday April 25 - company reached out after appointment starting time that they were no longer available and needed to reschedule Wednesday April 30 - company late for appointment Friday May 9th - company rescheduled installation date Wednesday May 14th - company rescheduled installation date again Saturday May 16th - company reached out at appointment starting time to reschedule Saturday May 16th - after we voiced our frustration with the above, company indicated with 40 minutes advance notice that they may not be able to make appt Saturday May 16th - company no-showed the time they suggested. We are unable to get in touch with company. Despite the company having read receipt functionality turned on, we did not receive a response after they read our message asking if anyone was coming so we could plan our Saturday accordingly "

Spencer F on May 2025

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Crown Joules Electric, LLC

182 South Main Street
4.98(
61
)
•Approved Pro

Crown Joules Electric, LLC

182 South Main Street
4.98(
61
)
•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
57 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today

"Genuinely extraordinary work done at my place. Very knowledgeable and professional individual. Juan was extremely helpful and a skillful person with great smiles. Pleasant personality. I would recommend him others for any electrical work. "

Satish M on September 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today

"Genuinely extraordinary work done at my place. Very knowledgeable and professional individual. Juan was extremely helpful and a skillful person with great smiles. Pleasant personality. I would recommend him others for any electrical work. "

Satish M on September 2025

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Synergy Smart Homes

20 Tuttle Place
No reviews yet

Synergy Smart Homes

20 Tuttle Place
No reviews yet
Free onsite estimate

At Synergy Smart Homes we specialize in all of your electrical needs including whole home backup generators, main service panel upgrades, lighting, and electrical repairs. With fast turnaround times, we look forward to meeting you and servicing your project! Call 860-222-0958 today or click for a free estimate.

At Synergy Smart Homes we specialize in all of your electrical needs including whole home backup generators, main service panel upgrades, lighting, and electrical repairs. With fast turnaround times, we look forward to meeting you and servicing your project! Call 860-222-0958 today or click for a free estimate.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

When choosing the right size generator for your needs, consider a few items to help calculate the wattage you’ll need. Start by determining which household items and appliances you want to power, and then add the wattages together. Check out the wattage of these essential appliances:

  • Refrigerator: 600 watts

  • Large dehumidifier: 700 watts

  • Large window air conditioner: 1,400 watts

  • Water heater: 3,000 watts

Running home appliances like these requires a partial or whole-house generator. A portable generator may be enough to power your home if you only plan to keep a refrigerator and freezer running. 

While diesel is relatively stable, it won’t last nearly as long as propane and you may have to replace it if it sits unused for too long. Diesel can sometimes struggle to work efficiently or start engines during especially cold weather, so it’s not the best choice for every climate. Compared to fuels like propane and natural gas, diesel generators tend to be noisier and create more exhaust, which isn’t always ideal for home use.

No, you cannot plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your home. Plugging in a generator without an interlocking kit, extension cord, or wall outlet receptacle is incredibly dangerous and can cause back-feeding—power from the generator back-feeds into utility lines. Also, if the main power comes back on while your generator is on, it could damage the generator and cause a house fire.

The cost to install a whole-house generator averages at $5,200, but costs can range from $1,500 to $8,900, depending on the type and size of the generator, and the labor required to install it. To find the best deal while still ensuring the unit meets all the needs of your household, hire an electrician to calculate the electrical load of your must-have appliances and electronics beforehand so you don’t pay for more power than you need. As always, be sure to get at least three quotes to find the ideal fit for your needs and 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.

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