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NETR Inc
4.7(
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Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The technician was personable and arrived on time. He answered all of my questions. He even had the office call me the same day with regard to an inquiry about getting a new furnace."
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Michael J Roberts
5.0(
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Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

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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."
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+5

Response time8 hrs
Response rate90%
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J M Electrical Company, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

With 35+ years of experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.

Response time9 hrs
Response rate97%
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DellAnno Electric LLC
5.0(
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Serving Melrose, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

At Dellanno Electric LLC, we are a team of skilled electricians serving Wilmington, MA and surrounding areas. With our expertise and dedication to quality workmanship, we specialize in providing a wide range of electrical services for residential and commercial properties. Trust us to handle your electrical needs with professionalism and reliability.

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+1

Response time2 hrs
Response rate97%
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

No, you should never plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your house. This practice is extremely dangerous, often illegal, and can cause "back-feeding," where power from the generator flows back into utility lines, creating a life-threatening hazard for utility workers. It can also damage your home's electrical system, including appliances like pumps and HVAC fans. If the main power is restored while the generator is connected, it can destroy the generator and cause an electrical fire. To safely connect a generator, you must use a professionally installed transfer switch or an interlocking kit, which prevents back-feeding by disconnecting your home from the utility grid before the generator provides power.

As a safety measure, you should always turn off the main breaker while operating your generator’s backup breaker. In addition, you should also switch off all appliance breakers so you don't have a power surge when the main breaker turns back on. And finally, turning off the main breaker prevents back-feeding, which endangers utility workers with the risk of electrocution. Back-feeding could also destroy the electrical circuits of your neighbors if they use the same power network.

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.

You can determine what size generator you need for a transfer switch by matching the switch to the largest outlet on your generator. Larger generators can power up to 10 circuits, while most 5,000-watt generators can provide power to six circuits. So, if your generator’s largest outlet is 30 amps, you’ll need a 30-amp transfer switch.

If you’re deciding between a solar battery versus a generator for the best backup power solution, you can take a few factors into consideration. Solar batteries are quiet while generators can be quite loud. Generators have a lower up-front cost, but they require fuel and ongoing maintenance while solar batteries are more expensive but don’t have many ongoing costs.

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