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Harland Electric Inc
4.9(
137
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Burlington, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bill walked me through checking the outlet and circuits. We solved the problem with no service call needed. Harland has been my electrician since the early 2000's. They have completed many projects/repairs small and large (full panel replacement after water damage to installing a exterior spotlight). Staff answering calls is pleasant and professional, Bill gets back to customers usually the same day."
Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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JP McCurdy Electrical Services Inc
4.4(
529
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Burlington, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"During the walkthrough John was easy to chat with on what we were looking for in this project. We were looking to get some ethernet drops installed so that a new hardwired ethernet and wireless network could be installed by North Shore IT ([*** Link removed ***] Once we agreed to the project, Bill and Nico were easy to work with and were very expedient. They completed the job over a day and a half and did a great job at minimizing the impact to the walls and floors. I would definitely recommend JP McCurdy electrical services to others and would use them again!"
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+9

Response time12 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Amaury Castillo Electric
4.9(
186
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Burlington, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Castillo was excellent. Prompt, evaluated the issue & immediately went out to get the necessary supplies needed for a replacement installation of a 30 year old wall heater. Competitive pricing. Would hire again & highly recommend."
Generator
Generator
Generator
Hallway
Hallway before the recessed lights

+6

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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Jose Baez
5.0(
25
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Burlington, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jose responded promptly to my inquiry to install smoke/CO. Detectors in my home. Scheduled estimate and was able to complete install the same day even earlier than planned. He provided reasonably priced and quality service. I hope to use his services again and would recommend to friends."
kitchen lights
pool house lights
pool house
service upgrade
Response time7 hrs
Response rate99%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Michael J Roberts
5.0(
11
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Burlington, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have called Michael into a few projects. He offers an array of services from wiring a full house to simple fixtures. He recently separated a four family offering all new meters and main panels. When it comes to electrical I don’t think there is anything he can’t do. Without hesitation, I recommend him to all."
House remodel
House remodel
House remodel
Hot tub
House remodel

+5

Response time8 hrs
Response rate94%
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Richard Bagni
4.5(
10
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Burlington, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Rich was great. I was traveling (west coast) the day of the install and my son, who was home, had concerns about our a/c. I texted Rich and he called back right away. This 8:30 on a Friday night. Rich walked me through a checklist to figure it out only to find we really didnâ t have a problem. Rich was pleasant the entire time."
Response time8 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

These advanced generators use a key fob or a smartphone app to remotely start, which is ideal for getting power back on immediately without venturing outside. This feature is more common on whole home generators, but you may be able to find it on large portable generators, too.

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.

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.

Whole-house generators need to be installed on level ground several feet away from walls and other objects. Because they tap into the electrical system directly, they usually need to be close to your home electrical panel for a transfer switch installation. It also helps with installation if they are near to a gas line or propane tank installation.

Portable generators provide backup power for essential appliances during outages and are easy to relocate.

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