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JP McCurdy Electrical Services Inc
4.4(
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Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"During the walkthrough John was easy to chat with on what we were looking for in this project. We were looking to get some ethernet drops installed so that a new hardwired ethernet and wireless network could be installed by North Shore IT ([*** Link removed ***] Once we agreed to the project, Bill and Nico were easy to work with and were very expedient. They completed the job over a day and a half and did a great job at minimizing the impact to the walls and floors. I would definitely recommend JP McCurdy electrical services to others and would use them again!"
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+9

Response time12 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Amaury Castillo Electric
4.9(
186
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Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Amaury was great, He arrived on time preformed the work I needed done at a very reasonable cost and I've already scheduled him to install some new lighting in my dining room. Highly Recommended"
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+6

Response time10 hrs
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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Jose Baez
5.0(
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Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jose responded promptly to my inquiry to install smoke/CO. Detectors in my home. Scheduled estimate and was able to complete install the same day even earlier than planned. He provided reasonably priced and quality service. I hope to use his services again and would recommend to friends."
kitchen lights
pool house lights
pool house
service upgrade
Response time7 hrs
Response rate99%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Moses Electric Inc
5.0(
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Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"Scott is excellent to work with in all aspects of electrical. I am a general contractor and Moses Electric has done all my electrical for the past 12yrs. I look to no one else. From the non working outlet or switch, to service upgrades, underground work, data, fire alarm panels, low voltage, new construction, remodeling, troubleshooting, all the way to 3 phase industrial and commercial work. Scott has been along side me for all aspects of the electrical work and never skipped a beat. I have full confidence to refer Moses Electric to my own clients, friends and family. Knowing when I pass his name along it will not come back to me with a negative effect. Always happy clients every time, in addition to being clean in all aspects of presentation and workmanship. I am not biased because I am in the trades. We rely on referrals and relationships to provide our living so there is no benefit to saying what isn't true. I highly recommend Scott and Moses Electric for any of your electrical needs. He makes the process easy and seamless."
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+1

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Michael J Roberts
5.0(
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Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

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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House remodel

+5

Response time8 hrs
Response rate94%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Stevens Electric, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Reading, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"I liked Stevens Electric very much. I used them to replace a smoke detector high on a cathedral ceiling. Very professional. I would use them again."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate87%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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.

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

A 10,000-watt generator can run a small to mid-sized central AC unit (typically up to 3 tons or 36,000 BTU) along with a few other appliances. However, larger AC units or additional loads will require a bigger generator. Consult a local generator installer to ensure you add the correct size generator to your home.

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.

Whole-house generators need to be installed on level ground several feet away from walls and other objects. Because they tap into the electrical system directly, they usually need to be close to your home electrical panel for a transfer switch installation. It also helps with installation if they are near to a gas line or propane tank installation.

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