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Avatar for Paul Foley Electric Co., Inc.
Paul Foley Electric Co., Inc.
4.7(
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Serving Franklin, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

At Premier Energy Solutions, your comfort and safety come first. We protect your home or business with turnkey, worry-free generator installations, HVAC systems, and electrical work — all backed by unmatched reliability and value.\n\nEvery project is handled by licensed professionals using top installation practices. From backup power to heating and cooling to electrical upgrades, we make it seamless, professional, and built to last.\n\nSince 1992, Premier Energy Solutions has grown from a licensed electrical contractor into a full-service power, comfort, and safety provider. We deliver a complete, turnkey experience — design, permitting, installation, testing, and support.\nGenerators. HVAC. Electrical. One trusted team.

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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Paul Foley Electric Co., Inc.
4.8(
99
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Serving Franklin, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great company to work with. Wonderful staff and clear explanations every step of the way. Did everything they said they would do when they said they would do it. Very tidy and no mess despite having to excavate to put in the oil tank for the generator. Installation was done quickly and efficiently. Two years later all working very well and good annual service agreement. Would absolutely work with this company again and recommend them to anyone."
Auto Transfer Switch
Connection to propane tanks
Housekeeping pad
Trenching
Custom Poured Pad

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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Joseph Jackson
5.0(
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Serving Franklin, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Joe came out promptly quoted in writing on installing my EV charger. I received other quotes and found his very competitive. He set up the appointment to install and was on time and did a great job on the installation and left the area in great shape. I would recommend his work."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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VMA Electric Inc
4.8(
464
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Serving Franklin, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have had VMA do a couple of big projects done for us. This last project involved replacing the underground electrical line from the box near the sidewalk to the house. VMA coordinated everything, Eversource disconnect and reconnect, town inspection, excavation, laying of conduit containing the new line, and installation of the new meter. They also installed an additional conduit for a future fiber optic cable. I have recommended VMA to others because of the excellent communication, work ethic, efficiency, good value for the money, courtesy, and quality of work. They solved our difficult electrical problem in a very non-stressful way."
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22kw Generac
27kw
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Champion Electrical Services Inc
5.0(
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Serving Franklin, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

At Champion Electrical Services, we believe homeowners deserve better. No more no-shows, rushed work, or upsells you don't need. We built this company to do things right - with respect, craftsmanship, and pride. Every project is treated like it's being done in our own home: clean, code-compliant, and built to last. Whether you need a panel upgrade, EV charger, generator, or quick repair, we show up when it counts and earn your trust every time. \nLicensed, insured, and proudly serving MA & RI. \nWhen the lights go out, don't call just anyone. Call the Champ.\n\n(774) 331-3500 \nCalltheChamp.com \[email protected]

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EIGHT ELECTRIC LLC
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Serving Franklin, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Extremely satisfied with Andy and Kyle. They are both professional, knowledgeable and personable. They installed a new motor in the attic for our bathroom exhaust fans. A previous electrician had told us it would take maybe a few weeks to a month or more before he could secure a new motor. Andy got us one within a day! He also was able to diagnose and fix a crazy mess left from that previous electrician with wiring our old timer unit. We are so thankful we finally found a decent, caring electrician and would hire them again in an instant. We put our trust in them and were not disappointed. We highly recommend Belcastro Electric."
Ashburnham Solar
Kitchen Lighting
Chatham Fishing Dock
Lynn Seaport Marina
Rocky Point Fishing Pier

+168

Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Ryan Cassidy
5.0(
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Serving Franklin, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent service. Ryan was professional, flexible, quick with response time and very reasonably priced. I would highly recommend his company for any electrical work needed for your home."
Garage Sub Panel
Garage Circuit Lighting/Receptacles
Garage Circuit Lighting/Receptacles
Garage Circuit
Garage Circuit

+73

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Cotti-Johnson Heating-Cooling-Electrical
4.7(
166
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Serving Franklin, MA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1948

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"J.T. came to evaluate installation of an over-the-range microwave. He was very thorough and explained everything so I could understand the complexities of the installation. Very friendly and competent!"
Navien Install
Backflow
Outdoor Shower
Well Tank Replacement
Filtration Installation

+62

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

The amount of time a standby generator can run continuously is around 3,000 hours on average. However, standby generators can generally run indefinitely as long as they have a continuous fuel supply. Generators hooked up to a home’s natural gas supply are the best option for extended usage, as these won’t rely on a finite fuel supply based on how much you have in storage. Generators running on liquid propane or diesel won’t last as long, as these require fuel storage and regular refueling to stay running.

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.

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. 

If you’re wondering if you can use your electric vehicle as a backup battery, it depends on whether your EV is compatible with bidirectional charging. This technology allows energy to flow both ways, enabling vehicle-to-home (V2H) backup power, vehicle-to-load (V2L) for appliances and camping, and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) to support the power grid. Compatible EVs convert stored DC energy into usable AC power, helping reduce energy costs and enhance grid stability while providing emergency backup power.

Sizing a generator is a careful process that requires calculating the electrical load of your entire house. You have to take into account every device you want to use and their wattage requirements, plus the wattage needed to start them, and look for a generator that can safely run all that at around 80% capacity.

In more practical terms, a small home can run on a 10,000-watt generator (and if you only want to power a few key appliances, much less than that). A mid-sized home may need something between 15,000 and 22,000 watts. Larger homes require 25,000 watts or more. 

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