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Paul W Chace
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Serving Needham, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1973

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Paul has done many projects around our home, from installing outlets, installing a ceiling fan, adding outlets and hanging tvs, to wiring a garbage disposal and each time the work has been very high quality. He is always available to help and provides great service at a great price. I highly recommend Paul for all of your electrical needs!"
Response time11 hrs
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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VMA Electric Inc
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Serving Needham, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"From the office folks to the electrician who did the work -- friendly and professional. They quoted the lowest price of three estimates and did the work within a couple of weeks. I purchased my generator elsewhere online... and VMA walked me thru the process of hooking it up, running it, and shutting it down. Very helpful."
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22kw Generac
27kw
Response time8 hrs
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Dever Electric
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Serving Needham, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I hired them for a complex EV CHARGER installation project. I have detached garage which required wires to be pulled from my home to my garage for about 300feet. Matt showed up on time and was very clear with the communication and what to expect. The price was cheaper compared to other electricians I enquired through angi. Overall he did an exceptional job and I would highly recommend hiring him."
Response time1 day
Response rate96%
40 neighbors recently requested a quote
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T & G Electrical
4.9(
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Serving Needham, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"George and his team did a great job with out project. We got some recessed lighting installed and some other miscellaneous tasks. The work they did was great. I would definitely hire them again for my future projects."
Local Owner-Operator George Boukouvalas
Services Offered
Residential Electrical Services
Commercial Electrical Services
General Electrical Troubleshooting & Repairs

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Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Wired Electrical Contractors, Inc.
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Serving Needham, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Extremely happy with the service from Paul! I had an old 240V outlet in my garage I was hoping to use for a new electric car. Paul came out and got the outlet working again. He offered multiple options but didn't try to upsell me on the most expensive work. We mutually decided on the most cost effective solution (which was substantially less than other options). Paul is a very honest electrician and I will definitely use him again for any future needs."
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Ryan Cassidy
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Serving Needham, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would hire Ryan again in a second! His quality of work was excellent, he was reasonably priced, and he always responded promptly and did his best to work with my schedule while. I plan to recommend him to anyone in need of electrical work!"
Garage Sub Panel
Garage Circuit Lighting/Receptacles
Garage Circuit Lighting/Receptacles
Garage Circuit
Garage Circuit

+73

Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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CL Electric Inc
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Serving Needham, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Chris to install a ceiling fan with remote and move the existing light fixture to another room. He and his colleague were professional and did a great job. Old house required some trouble shooting with the fan switch/remote and Chris proved to be a good problem solver. Minor scheduling issues, but that's to be expected when contractors are trying to squeeze in a small job. Overall, very happy with the work and Chris' responsiveness; definitely recommend him to others and I will use him again."
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FAQs for generator install projects in Needham, MA

When maintained properly, a whole-house generator can last up to 20 years. Costs to maintain and repair generators vary by location and type of generator, but you can expect to pay about $150 to $300 per year for annual generator maintenance checks. An experienced generator service technician will inspect your generator’s engine filter, starting mechanism, fuel, lubrication, and coolant levels to keep your generator in good working condition for as long as possible.

Installing a whole-house generator costs about $5,000 on average. Prices range from $1,550 to $8,500, depending on size, brand, fuel type, and assembly. The size of your whole-house generator is the most significant cost factor, with large homes with high energy demands costing the most to power. Types of whole-home generators include:

  • Portable generators with 1kW–7.5kW capacity: $500–$2,000

  • Partial generators with 9kW–20kW capacity: $2,000–$6,300

  • Whole-house generators with 22kW–48kW: $5,000–$18,000

When choosing the right size generator for your needs, consider a few items to help calculate the wattage you’ll need. Start by determining which household items and appliances you want to power, and then add the wattages together. Check out the wattage of these essential appliances:

  • Refrigerator: 600 watts

  • Large dehumidifier: 700 watts

  • Large window air conditioner: 1,400 watts

  • Water heater: 3,000 watts

Running home appliances like these requires a partial or whole-house generator. A portable generator may be enough to power your home if you only plan to keep a refrigerator and freezer running. 

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.

The value of installing a whole-house generator is that your home has guaranteed power, even if the power grid in your area is down. Whether a whole-house generator is worth installing in your home depends on how often you use it, your home’s location, and your lifestyle. For example, installing a whole-house generator is likely worth it if you:

  • Experience frequent or prolonged power outages

  • Work from home

  • Store a lot of cold food

  • Have a sump pump

  • Have a pump for well water

  • Use electronic medical devices

  • Live in a climate requiring heating or cooling

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