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Avatar for Paul Foley Electric Co., Inc.
Paul Foley Electric Co., Inc.
4.7(
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Serving Sherborn, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

At Premier Energy Solutions, your comfort and safety come first. We protect your home or business with turnkey, worry-free generator installations, HVAC systems, and electrical work — all backed by unmatched reliability and value.\n\nEvery project is handled by licensed professionals using top installation practices. From backup power to heating and cooling to electrical upgrades, we make it seamless, professional, and built to last.\n\nSince 1992, Premier Energy Solutions has grown from a licensed electrical contractor into a full-service power, comfort, and safety provider. We deliver a complete, turnkey experience — design, permitting, installation, testing, and support.\nGenerators. HVAC. Electrical. One trusted team.

10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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VMA Electric Inc
4.8(
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Serving Sherborn, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

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
Response rate100%
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Champion Electrical Services Inc
5.0(
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Serving Sherborn, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

At Champion Electrical Services, we believe homeowners deserve better. No more no-shows, rushed work, or upsells you don't need. We built this company to do things right - with respect, craftsmanship, and pride. Every project is treated like it's being done in our own home: clean, code-compliant, and built to last. Whether you need a panel upgrade, EV charger, generator, or quick repair, we show up when it counts and earn your trust every time. \nLicensed, insured, and proudly serving MA & RI. \nWhen the lights go out, don't call just anyone. Call the Champ.\n\n(774) 331-3500 \nCalltheChamp.com \[email protected]

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EIGHT ELECTRIC LLC
5.0(
22
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Serving Sherborn, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great! I needed more lighting in my basement and the switches needed to be wired to match that. They knew exactly what to do and simplified everything! They are very friendly and cleaned up before they left. I look forward to hiring them again for my next electrical project!!"
Ashburnham Solar
Kitchen Lighting
Chatham Fishing Dock
Lynn Seaport Marina
Rocky Point Fishing Pier

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Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Ryan Cassidy
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Serving Sherborn, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent service. Ryan was professional, flexible, quick with response time and very reasonably priced. I would highly recommend his company for any electrical work needed for your home."
Garage Sub Panel
Garage Circuit Lighting/Receptacles
Garage Circuit Lighting/Receptacles
Garage Circuit
Garage Circuit

+73

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Nichols Electric
4.6(
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Serving Sherborn, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mr Nichols came quickly for the estimate, was here when he said he'd be here and had my 220 line installed in no time. I will hire him again."
Response time7 hrs
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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DES Systems
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Serving Sherborn, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Steve was very friendly, arrived when he stated he would (day after I inquired), completed a dishwasher electric outlet install in an hour, and for the quote he said. Will use again when I need an electrician"
New Electric Panel & Generator Tra
Automatic gas powered standby generator
Generator  Transf. Switch ., Elec. & Alarm pan
Response time8 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Cotti-Johnson Heating-Cooling-Electrical
4.7(
166
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Serving Sherborn, MA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1948

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jason and his team with Cotti-Johnson did an excellent job updating our electrical boxes, installing the washer/dryer hookup, and getting us setup with a generator! Sam, our assigned electrician, even took the time to go through the entire operation of the generator from A-Z. I would definitely recommend them for any electrical work!"
Navien Install
Backflow
Outdoor Shower
Well Tank Replacement
Filtration Installation

+62

Response time10 hrs
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Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

Sizing a generator is a careful process that requires calculating the electrical load of your entire house. You have to take into account every device you want to use and their wattage requirements, plus the wattage needed to start them, and look for a generator that can safely run all that at around 80% capacity.

In more practical terms, a small home can run on a 10,000-watt generator (and if you only want to power a few key appliances, much less than that). A mid-sized home may need something between 15,000 and 22,000 watts. Larger homes require 25,000 watts or more. 

If you have a transfer switch properly installed, the generator and main electrical power cannot feed the system at the same time. However, you should still shut off the power at your main circuit breaker panel before activating the generator. If you do that, you’ll simply need to shut off the generator and reset your circuit breaker once the local power comes back on.

To power a central air system during a power outage, the whole-house generator will need to be at least 5,000 watts, and this number will significantly increase for larger units. Check the specific wattage requirements of your AC unit to choose the right generator size. Consider consulting a generator installer to ensure your whole-house generator meets your electrical load needs.

It’s usually better to repair your generator if it isn’t working properly, as it will typically be much more affordable and should yield similar results. Generator repairs cost around $300 on average, while installing a new whole-house generator costs around $5,000 on average. The only exception is if you know your generator is reaching the end of its useful life, usually between 30 and 40 years. If you have an older generator, you could face multiple repairs in the coming years, which might mean that a full replacement will be more cost-effective over time.

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