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All American Electric Services, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Blades, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I found Trevor to be professional, punctual, knowledgeable, helpful, and reasonable. He came out to troubleshoot an issue with our generator. I was very pleased with the service and would recommend this company to others."
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Guardian Generator Home Application
Guardian Generator with Transfer Switch
Protector Series Home Application
22 - 60 kW Protector Series

+10

Response time1 day
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Fleming's Electrical Service
4.9(
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Serving Blades, DE and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Brandon and his associate, Billy, did an outstanding job in installing some fans and lights for us. They were punctual, courteous, informative and made everything perfect. Would definitely recommend them. Their pricing was also very reasonable!"
Bryan new home
Bryan new home
Bryan new home
Bryan new home
Old "pushmatic" panel

+31

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bright Electrical Solutions
5.0(
42
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Serving Blades, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Communication was fantastic and the team arrived right on schedule. The completed the installation in under 2 hours and went about it like professionals. They were very courteous and tidied up after themselves. I am very satisfied with the lighting fixture installation and would definitely hire them again for any electrical work that I can't complete myself."
Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Galloway Electrical
4.6(
52
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Serving Blades, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Customers say: Super punctual

"Excellent. Needed whole new fixture and Chris went to Lowes and purchased it, came back and installed it. He and partner were on time, polite, and knowledgeable."
Electrical Project
Electrical Project
Receptacles
Electrical Project
Electrical Project

+76

Response time10 hrs
Response rate91%
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
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ZB Electrical LLC
5.0(
14
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Serving Blades, DE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Since moving to Delaware 4 years ago I have been looking for contractors to do different jobs around our house. Zach was the most professional, reasonably priced and did what he said he was going to do when he said he was goin to do. His work was clean and accurate. I highly recommend ZB Electrical LLC ."
mirror
Christmas Lighting
Sub Panel
bath light and vent fan
Response time5 hrs
Response rate95%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
367
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Serving Blades, DE 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

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.

You can expect a diesel generator to last for up to 30,000 hours of use, which works out to 20 to 25 years with the proper maintenance, of course. That depends on how much you use it, so a diesel generator used for emergencies a couple of times a year will last a lot longer than a generator that takes over for a faulty electrical grid every month for a day or two. 

Homeowners can often access federal tax credits, such as the Investment Tax Credit (ITC), which covers a percentage of installation costs. Many states and utilities offer additional rebates, grants, or performance-based incentives. These programs can significantly lower your upfront investment. Check the Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE) or contact your local energy office for current offers.

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. 

If you have a transfer switch properly installed, the generator and main electrical power cannot feed the system at the same time. However, you should still shut off the power at your main circuit breaker panel before activating the generator. If you do that, you’ll simply need to shut off the generator and reset your circuit breaker once the local power comes back on.

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