Cote Electric, LLC is a Manchester, New Hampshire-based electrical contractor specializing in residential, commercial, and industrial services. Established in 1987, the company has over 30 years of experience providing integrated electrical solutions throughout Northern New England.
"Emilio was quiet at first but I soon realized he was concentrating on diagnosing issues with my generator. He thoroughly went thru the system and then went about doing the repairs needed all the while being a personable and respectful person. Absolutely would recommend the company again"
Joseph A on October 2025
Cote Electric, LLC is a Manchester, New Hampshire-based electrical contractor specializing in residential, commercial, and industrial services. Established in 1987, the company has over 30 years of experience providing integrated electrical solutions throughout Northern New England.
"Emilio was quiet at first but I soon realized he was concentrating on diagnosing issues with my generator. He thoroughly went thru the system and then went about doing the repairs needed all the while being a personable and respectful person. Absolutely would recommend the company again"
As a Master Electrician, I, Frank Wdowiak, pride myself on my ability to get work done quickly and on time. Along with electrical installations and repairs, I also specialize in complete rewiring of older homes and knob & tube removal..
"Frank responded quickly to my project post, and within the next day had a quote and a plan in place to finish the job. Very efficient and professional. Would call again for future projects."
Matt G on November 2025
As a Master Electrician, I, Frank Wdowiak, pride myself on my ability to get work done quickly and on time. Along with electrical installations and repairs, I also specialize in complete rewiring of older homes and knob & tube removal..
"Frank responded quickly to my project post, and within the next day had a quote and a plan in place to finish the job. Very efficient and professional. Would call again for future projects."
DC Electric Electrical Contractors Inc., is a locally owned electrical company that prides itself on providing prompt, quality electrical work in a professional manner. Our quality is a testament to the level of service and results you'll get when you choose us for your electrical needs. We would love the opportunity to be of service to you. We are excited that you have expressed an interest in our company and we look forward to working with you. Call us today for a free estimate!
"Great job investigating the problem"
Matthew C on July 2024
DC Electric Electrical Contractors Inc., is a locally owned electrical company that prides itself on providing prompt, quality electrical work in a professional manner. Our quality is a testament to the level of service and results you'll get when you choose us for your electrical needs. We would love the opportunity to be of service to you. We are excited that you have expressed an interest in our company and we look forward to working with you. Call us today for a free estimate!
Clyde Epps Electric is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!
"Clyde responded to me fast, showed up the next day. He did some troubleshooting and figured out what the problem was and fixed it immediately. Prompt, very professional exceeding my expectations, and all around excellent quality work. Would highly recommend!!!!"
Richard G on December 2025
Clyde Epps Electric is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!
"Clyde responded to me fast, showed up the next day. He did some troubleshooting and figured out what the problem was and fixed it immediately. Prompt, very professional exceeding my expectations, and all around excellent quality work. Would highly recommend!!!!"
We prefer to be a cut above the rest and not give a low ball price to get in your home & then up the price. We will arrive on time, perform an on-site inspection & provide you with a STRAIGHT FORWARD PRICE up front in writing prior to beginning any work. A small dispatch fee is required to pay. We will send a licensed, certified electrician to your home in a van stocked with 1,000's of parts. All of our employees at Electrical Experts are drug tested and background checked for your safety. The technician will come out to your home, give you the "red carpet treatment" and a complementary 10 point home safety inspection. WE HAVE A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE OR YOUR MONEY BACK! We now offer a 10% discount for anyone over 65 or older/ active or retired military personnel
"RJ was excellent! Very helpful and informative about the condition of the wiring, the options for upgrading, and how we can finance the costs. The company was very responsive and professional. In addition, RJ communicated clearly and helped my mother understand the situation and how she could best address it.
Eric"
Eric P on November 2025
We prefer to be a cut above the rest and not give a low ball price to get in your home & then up the price. We will arrive on time, perform an on-site inspection & provide you with a STRAIGHT FORWARD PRICE up front in writing prior to beginning any work. A small dispatch fee is required to pay. We will send a licensed, certified electrician to your home in a van stocked with 1,000's of parts. All of our employees at Electrical Experts are drug tested and background checked for your safety. The technician will come out to your home, give you the "red carpet treatment" and a complementary 10 point home safety inspection. WE HAVE A 100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE OR YOUR MONEY BACK! We now offer a 10% discount for anyone over 65 or older/ active or retired military personnel
"RJ was excellent! Very helpful and informative about the condition of the wiring, the options for upgrading, and how we can finance the costs. The company was very responsive and professional. In addition, RJ communicated clearly and helped my mother understand the situation and how she could best address it.
Eric"
Anchor Electric Motor LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"The gentleman who showed up was prompt and very courteous, but unfortunately that was the only positive thing I can say.He was here for 40 minutes, charged me 200 dollars and told me he couldnâ t fix it in my garage, because the oil was sludge and he may or may not be able to fix it, but he would have to take it back to the shop and it would cost me 80 dollars an hour to try to fix it.When I gave him a check for his time and asked for a receipt, he looked at me like I was asking for a kidney, and wrote something down on apiece of notebook paper, which was supposed to be a receipt.It was not an invoice with the company name or any reference to their business license.I later received an explanation from somebody in the office, that they would send me an invoice for the work done.I have never had any contractor not present a proper business receipt to me when I have given them a check, prior to this."
Mark L on February 2021
Anchor Electric Motor LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"The gentleman who showed up was prompt and very courteous, but unfortunately that was the only positive thing I can say.He was here for 40 minutes, charged me 200 dollars and told me he couldnâ t fix it in my garage, because the oil was sludge and he may or may not be able to fix it, but he would have to take it back to the shop and it would cost me 80 dollars an hour to try to fix it.When I gave him a check for his time and asked for a receipt, he looked at me like I was asking for a kidney, and wrote something down on apiece of notebook paper, which was supposed to be a receipt.It was not an invoice with the company name or any reference to their business license.I later received an explanation from somebody in the office, that they would send me an invoice for the work done.I have never had any contractor not present a proper business receipt to me when I have given them a check, prior to this."
JCamp Electric, Inc. is a top-rated electrical service provider in Williamsburg, MA, and it has been serving the surrounding areas since 2018. Our team of highly skilled professionals with years of experience in the industry offers a wide range of services, including knob and tube removal, generator installation, EV charger installation, smart home setup, and electrical panel replacement. Our attention to detail, clear communication, and adaptability to the latest technology set us apart from our competitors. We pride ourselves on quickly responding to our clients’ needs, ensuring their utmost satisfaction.
"Unique circumstances but perfect execution even when the requirements kept changing. Chris R. and Zach dealt with, and knew how to handle, each one. Can’t ask for more than that. A church, with a old floodlight on a 16’ ceiling; another elevated floodlight precariously set up between pews; custom temporary adjustments to main panel to find space for two 240v cables for a floor sander; updated outlet; a genius custom dimmer switch for floodlight that saved necessary $; and I still can’t believe how long Chris R. spent bringing back the brass luster of the ceiling flood that had old excess paint all over it. That was so above and beyond. Thank you gentleman. Our church looks forward to working with you again!(and for our home). And all from a reference from our son in Burgy who had a similar experience."
scott g on May 2025
JCamp Electric, Inc. is a top-rated electrical service provider in Williamsburg, MA, and it has been serving the surrounding areas since 2018. Our team of highly skilled professionals with years of experience in the industry offers a wide range of services, including knob and tube removal, generator installation, EV charger installation, smart home setup, and electrical panel replacement. Our attention to detail, clear communication, and adaptability to the latest technology set us apart from our competitors. We pride ourselves on quickly responding to our clients’ needs, ensuring their utmost satisfaction.
"Unique circumstances but perfect execution even when the requirements kept changing. Chris R. and Zach dealt with, and knew how to handle, each one. Can’t ask for more than that. A church, with a old floodlight on a 16’ ceiling; another elevated floodlight precariously set up between pews; custom temporary adjustments to main panel to find space for two 240v cables for a floor sander; updated outlet; a genius custom dimmer switch for floodlight that saved necessary $; and I still can’t believe how long Chris R. spent bringing back the brass luster of the ceiling flood that had old excess paint all over it. That was so above and beyond. Thank you gentleman. Our church looks forward to working with you again!(and for our home). And all from a reference from our son in Burgy who had a similar experience."
We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Electrical services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your estimate today!
"Great fast work and affordable."
Jason K on November 2025
We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Electrical services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your estimate today!
Paciorek Electric, Inc is located in the Northampton, MA area. The business was started by Timothy M. Paciorek, Electrician in 1997 and became incorporated in 2006. With ten employees, we're small enough to have that "personal touch" but also big enough to take on most jobs. We strive to give great customer service, from returning phone calls to wearing clean shoes or shoe "booties". We take much pride in our work! We regularly attend training and seminars to better ourselves and the services we offer. Please read our company history and strict "code of ethics" on our website, PaciorekElectric.com. While you're at PaciorekElectric.com, you will find various links, our company history & code of ethics, and a special customer "free" help page that will help answer some common questions. We are still in the process of building more into the site from energy calculation costs and many other ideas, so check back frequently!
"Arrived on time and overall did a great job, only thing was a small hole accidentally drilled into the floor by accident. The charger works great and wiring was done well."
Taylor G on September 2024
Paciorek Electric, Inc is located in the Northampton, MA area. The business was started by Timothy M. Paciorek, Electrician in 1997 and became incorporated in 2006. With ten employees, we're small enough to have that "personal touch" but also big enough to take on most jobs. We strive to give great customer service, from returning phone calls to wearing clean shoes or shoe "booties". We take much pride in our work! We regularly attend training and seminars to better ourselves and the services we offer. Please read our company history and strict "code of ethics" on our website, PaciorekElectric.com. While you're at PaciorekElectric.com, you will find various links, our company history & code of ethics, and a special customer "free" help page that will help answer some common questions. We are still in the process of building more into the site from energy calculation costs and many other ideas, so check back frequently!
"Arrived on time and overall did a great job, only thing was a small hole accidentally drilled into the floor by accident. The charger works great and wiring was done well."
T. K. Lyden Electric & Generator Inc. Is family owned business for over 49 years we provide our clients with stand by power solutions by Generac, Kohler, Briggs & Stratton, Honeywell and other types of power generation. We also offer repairs, service plans and conduct warranty repairs. Specializing in Generator systems, electrical service upgrades, panel meter replacement. We work directly with the utility company to engineer and install your new or upgrade your existing service. Now taking EV Charging station orders. Our technicians are Tesla and Charge Point certified and currently training for other systems. All quotes are free! We are serving all of Central and Western Massachusetts.
"This company was fantastic in my home. Respectful, courteous, kept me up to date with any updates or asking questions. Work quality is top tier. You couldn't ask for a better company than T.K. Lyden. Highly recommend to anyone looking to have any electrical work or updates in their home. "
Timothy W on August 2025
T. K. Lyden Electric & Generator Inc. Is family owned business for over 49 years we provide our clients with stand by power solutions by Generac, Kohler, Briggs & Stratton, Honeywell and other types of power generation. We also offer repairs, service plans and conduct warranty repairs. Specializing in Generator systems, electrical service upgrades, panel meter replacement. We work directly with the utility company to engineer and install your new or upgrade your existing service. Now taking EV Charging station orders. Our technicians are Tesla and Charge Point certified and currently training for other systems. All quotes are free! We are serving all of Central and Western Massachusetts.
"This company was fantastic in my home. Respectful, courteous, kept me up to date with any updates or asking questions. Work quality is top tier. You couldn't ask for a better company than T.K. Lyden. Highly recommend to anyone looking to have any electrical work or updates in their home. "
Timothy W on August 2025
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts
You can determine what size generator you need by listing the various appliances it will power during an outage. Write down the start-up watt usage, and then add them all together.
A 7,500-watt generator will run your refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits without a problem. However, you’ll need an extra 3,000 to 4,500 watts to run your water heater and another 5,000 to 25,000 watts to run your electric furnace. In these instances, a whole-home generator is your best bet for running your critical equipment.
In many cases, yes. There are models called dual-fuel generators and fuel switches, but only between certain types of fuel. For example, with the right setup you can convert a generator from natural gas to propane. Some allow switching between diesel and gasoline. There are even tri-fuel generators available in some cases, which adds a large layer of security if you are worried about fuel availability in times of crisis. Always check your generator capabilities and manual instructions before trying to switch fuels. Some generators can use another fuel but may need a fuel conversion kit to prep them first.
A home that is 2,500 square feet will likely need a 20kW to 25kW generator. Consult your local generator installer to confirm the generator size needed to power your home before purchasing a new one. Be sure to consider how much power your necessary devices need to run.
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.
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.
The Pelham, MA homeowners’ guide to generator installs
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