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Slingerland Electrical Services
4.9(
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving Richmond, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I hired Mike for a back-up generator installation. Very quick response, very good communication: he explained everything thoroughly, and invited questions. Mike is very professional, while still being personable and pleasant to deal with. I would call him again for future work."
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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Steven Moro Electrician
4.8(
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Repair

Serving Richmond, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Replaced two light switches in the kitchen, and installed new switch and outlet under kitchen sink for new garbage disposal. Very reasonably priced, communicated well throughout the process , and got the job done in a timely manner while making sure it was done correctly. Would recommend for any job"
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Northeast Power, LLC
5.0(
3
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairPortable Generator - Repair+3 more

Serving Richmond, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My solar inverter stopped working in my existing solar system, and since my original installer went out of business, I had a hard time finding someone to replace the inverter provided by SolarEdge. It was a small job, and most large companies weren’t interested, while those willing to help were booked out for at least a couple of months. I contacted Justin, and he replaced the inverter within just a few days. He was very friendly, efficient, and offered a very reasonable price. Justin was also extremely knowledgeable, explained everything clearly, and kept me updated throughout the process. He arrived on time, completed the work neatly, and made sure the system was running perfectly before leaving. Overall, his professionalism, honesty, and dedication to customer satisfaction made the whole experience stress-free and smooth."
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56 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Andrus Power Solutions
5.0(
1
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Richmond, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a great experience with Andrus. Tony came out before our Kohler generator installation to clean up our electrical panel and did an incredibly thorough job. Everything was left clean and organized. The generator installation itself went very smoothly. The team was professional, knowledgeable and respectful of our property, and everything was explained clearly along the way. We're very happy with the finished installation and feel much better knowing we're prepared for the next outage. Would definitely recommend Andrus!"
Generator Repair
Response time6 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Anthony Berry Electrician
4.3(
50
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Richmond, MA and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Credit card accepted

"It was okay. I think I spent an additional $600. I liked their crew, the owner himself Anthony Berry and he had a person with him. I thought the work that they did was very well done. They cleaned up after themselves. What I didn't like was the fact that they didn't have the supplies that I needed in order to get the job done and then one of them had to leave 3 hours and go get supplies. I was paying for that whole time so it was a little disappointing to me that what I thought could have gotten done fairly reasonably quickly ended up taking a lot longer. My interaction with them and their work were good. I think they should have called me ahead of time and I would have told them what work I wanted done so they could have been more prepared. I felt that they were a little bit unprepared for what I needed done so they just need to be more prepared in terms of having their supplies and stuff. I will not use them again simply because he's actually located very far away like I'm at the very edge of his service area. He's located an hour away and there are other providers with closer proximity to me."
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Generally, you’ll want to keep between 60 and 70 feet between the generator and the transfer switch. There are a few reasons for this, including:

  • The distance reduces the noise coming from the generator into your home.

  • It increases efficiency because you won’t have a voltage drop from this short of a distance.

  • Prevents carbon monoxide poisoning: keep at least 15 feet between your generator and an open window. 

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.

These advanced generators use a key fob or a smartphone app to remotely start, which is ideal for getting power back on immediately without venturing outside. This feature is more common on whole home generators, but you may be able to find it on large portable generators, too.

In most municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home generators. A permit for a generator usually costs between $50 and $250, depending on where you live. Your electrician or certified generator installer will usually pull the permit for you—and might be required to do so by your building department—but you’ll be on the hook for the cost of the permit. You should ask your installer before agreeing to any work if they will pull the necessary permits for your project.

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.

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