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Paul W Chace
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Serving Wakefield, 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
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Integrity Electrical Services
5.0(
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Serving Wakefield, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Joe came out within an hour to assess our situation. He was very thorough and found our problem fairly quickly. He got the job done timely, and our price was in the range he had quoted. We will call Joe O'Connell Electrical Services for anything that comes up in the future and recommend him highly to any one in need of service."
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Response time11 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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JP McCurdy Electrical Services Inc
4.4(
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Serving Wakefield, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I should have asked the cost before having the work done as I was surprised that it was $400. to have them installed which was double the cost of the actual fans. Otherwise everything else was perfect."
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Response time11 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
Mike Medzhidov
4.8(
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Serving Wakefield, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Mike to rewire and replace the outlets in my home as well as install brand new lighting, outlets and switches in the finished attic. His workmanship is nothing short of exceptional. It's plain to see that Mike is a professional who cares about his work, and more importantly his clients. His pricing is also very competitive. No need to worry about mile-long contracts and being charged hourly on top of exorbitant fees etc. If you are looking for any kind of electrical work to be done in your home, I highly recommend you give Mike a call or text. I guarantee your experience will be as good as mine was!"
Lights
Remodel
Wall washing
Low voltage,  remote transformer,  island lighting
LED undercabinet lighting

+8

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Record Electric Co., Inc.
4.6(
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Serving Wakefield, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Installing ceiling fixtures instead of just having switched outlets: Dwain was very efficient and extremely neat. Their pricing was reasonable and while they weren't the lowest quote on the project, they seemed to have the best insight into what it would entail and how to make it look best. They definitely weren't the highest quote either (some were over twice their cost!)"
Panel Upgrade
Kitchen renovation
Kitchen renovation
Kitchen renovation
Kitchen renovation

+3

Response time1 day
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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TCK Electric
5.0(
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Serving Wakefield, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ryan was a great help in getting my panel replaced. Came out next day and gave me upfront and transparent pricing. Couldn't have asked for a better experience. I would definitely hire him again and recommend him to friends and family if ask."
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Moses Electric Inc
5.0(
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Serving Wakefield, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"Scott did an excellent job for us. We needed an EV charger installed and a few other things done. He came by, sized up the job and gave us an estimate. In a few days he showed up ready work. He installed the EV charger, re[laced 4 thrmostats, and fixed a doorbell. All went well. His price was reasonable. He worked quickly and efficiently and got everytjing right the first time. I highly recommenr Moses Electric and would glady hire Scott for future electrical jobs."
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Response time5 hrs
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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TCK Electric
5.0(
39
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Serving Wakefield, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Ryan to install an EV charger in my garage. First l thought that the wire would go under the ceiling of stairs to the basement . Ryan made a great effort to hide the wire inside the ceiling and the wall. Ryan always responded my questions quickly. I would hire him again if thereâ s another similar project coming up."
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Response time9 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

In most cases, there are no tax credits available for home generators. However, that’s a general statement that applies to federal tax credits, so you might have access to state or local tax incentives. You can check the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) for more information about your area. If you hire a reliable home generator installer, they should also know if there are any state or local perks you can use to reduce your installation costs, including tax breaks and rebates.

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 determine the right size generator for your house, you should calculate the total wattage of the appliances and devices you want to power during an outage. List all essential items, note their start-up wattages, and add them together.

Here are some typical wattage requirements for common appliances:

  • Refrigerator: 600 watts

  • Large dehumidifier: 700 watts

  • Large window air conditioner: 1,400 watts

  • Water heater: 3,000 to 4,500 watts

  • Electric furnace: 5,000 to 25,000 watts

A 7,500-watt generator might be sufficient for essentials like a refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits. However, for high-demand items like a water heater or furnace, a whole-home generator is a better choice. A portable generator may be enough if you only need to power a few critical items.

While home square footage can offer a rough estimate, it is not always a reliable indicator. For reference, here are some typical generator sizes based on square footage:

  • 1,000 sq ft: 6–9 kW

  • 1,500 sq ft: 7–10 kW

  • 2,000 sq ft: 10–14 kW

  • 2,500 sq ft: 12–16 kW

  • 3,000 sq ft: 16–20 kW+

For the most accurate sizing, consult a professional who can calculate your home's peak and average power consumption and recommend the optimal generator.

To reduce AC startup power for a whole-house generator, install a soft start kit or hard start capacitor, which lowers the initial surge by gradually ramping up the compressor. Using a smart load manager can also help by staggering startup loads, preventing a system overload and future costly repairs.

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. 

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