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Services & More LLC
4.9(
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Serving Chilmark, MA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Adam called me immediately and met me that same day. I hired the company and they cut my grass that same day. They used a ride on mower and my land is uneven so some areas were shorter than others. Two days later they spread 10 yards of hemlock mulch and recut some areas of my grass with push mower. They will use a push mower in the future. My yard now looks beautifully landscaped. Communication is definately key with this company. They aim to please!!"
Furniture Assembly
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Bathroom Remodel

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Ryan Silvia
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Serving Chilmark, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ryan Sivia upgraded and replaced our electrical box,outside electric meter, and wiring into our home. He also installed an electric outlet and light. Mr Salvia is polite and professional. We would higihly recommend him as an electrician."
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Smart thermostat upgrade

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Response time7 hrs
Response rate90%
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Welles Electric, LLC
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Serving Chilmark, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"An outlet wasn't working.  Called and he said he'd be there that day or the next.  Arrived as promised the following day.  Pleasant, efficient and got the outlet working.  Would definitely use him again."
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14Kw Generator

+6

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Big D Energy Solutions
5.0(
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Serving Chilmark, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Punctual and professional. All of the work was completed right on schedule. They upgraded my entire home and replaced electrical panel. Definitely hiring again; I have them scheduled to repair the sprinkler system electrical work and the fans in both my bathrooms. The cost was surprisingly affordable! I cannot recommend enough."
Electrical Project
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Electrical wiring upgrade
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Electrical Project

+74

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

Here’s what you can run with different wattages and types of generators:

Portable generator:

  • 2,000 watts can handle a large appliance like a freezer or refrigerator, plus a few smaller items like phones or computer chargers. 

  • 4,000 watts will keep two large appliances operating and a few smaller devices.

  • 8,000 watts should power most essential appliances and other devices, including a sump pump, well pump, or your dishwasher.

Partial to whole-house generator:

  • 20,000 watts and above will make it seem like your home’s power is still on.

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.

In some situations, yes. Never try to put biofuel into any home generator without checking the specifics first. If a generator has the ability to run on diesel, it can also run pure biofuel (the clear kind made from seed oils, for example). But if you are using biofuel made from animal fats or vegetable oils, the generator will need significant modifications before it can handle a sludgier type of biofuel.

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. 

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