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Dever Electric
5.0(
58
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Serving Waltham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Just an outstanding experience end-to-end with Matt. He responded to the outreach within minutes and was able to give me a quote a few hours later that was very fair. We installed an induction stovetop and needed a new 50amp circuit and line run in our old house, crawl space and all. He showed up right on time, and made quick work of it. Very professional and friendly. He even stayed a little longer after the job was complete to help me diagnose another problem. Couldn't recommend him more highly. Would hire him again in a minute."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
50 neighbors recently requested a quote
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VMA Electric Inc
4.8(
465
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Serving Waltham, 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."
Needham Project
22kw Generac
27kw
Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Champion Electrical Services Inc
5.0(
54
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Serving Waltham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

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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266 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Cotti-Johnson Heating-Cooling-Electrical
4.7(
166
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Serving Waltham, 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
69 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Jose Baez
5.0(
25
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Serving Waltham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had called Jose about installing some ceiling lights and new switches… he was able to come out the next day and worked with my wife’s and I schedule and got the job done in a timely and professional manner. Couldn’t even tell he did work on the house very clean and neat.. once again thanks you"
kitchen lights
pool house lights
pool house
service upgrade
Response time7 hrs
Response rate99%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Wilson Brothers Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
4.5(
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Serving Waltham, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The furnaces were replaced in two different houses without any problems. The generator was placed in one of the houses with many delays. Waiting for parts we were told. When it was finally assembled it worked but daily test runs were happening. When we called to have our yearly check we were told it should only run once a week. A part needed to be replaced. Wilson Bros. shared that expense. It ran for about the next 5 years with constant maintenance but this year the mother board is gone. Wilson Bros have been wonderful but I question the quality of their equipment. One of the gas furnaces also requires costly maintenance. We never had this with our other gas furnaces. Love Wilson Bros. Don't like their replacement equipment. I just thought new things should last a little."
Three of the five heads are marked by the numbers in the blue circle. On the inside of the house is where you will find the mounted units. The slim ducts run alongside the white arrows and will eventually be covered to match the exterior of the house.
The slim ducts in the basement ceiling that connect from the branch box all the way to the 5 different heating and cooling units. These will be covered by the ceiling tiles once the job is finished.
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Michael J Roberts
5.0(
11
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Serving Waltham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Michael came to my house and upgraded my 100 amp panel to a 200 amp panel for my solar installation project I had coming up. He was very thorough in explaining all the work that needed to be done, how long I would be without power, and was very knowledgeable in all of the questions I had. After removing my service and replacing it with the new 200 amp, he went through the entire house and checked what each breaker was wired to and marked it inside my panel very neat and organized. Couldn’t be happier with the experience from start to finish. If you need any work done to your home I highly recommend Mike and I will definitely be contacting him in the future if I ever need any other work done. Thanks Mike!!!"
House remodel
House remodel
House remodel
Hot tub
House remodel

+5

Response time8 hrs
Response rate94%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Ray Daly Electric, Inc.
4.2(
72
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Serving Waltham, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"From the initial contact via Angi to the finished installation, this was a very pleasant experience. Ray came by on the same day to check out the specific location and circumstances, and sent the very reasonable estimate the next day. We arranged for installation the following week, and the members of his team did an excellent job. We now have an EV charger that works very well. Highly recommended!"
Response time1 day
Response rate91%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Yes, installing a generator usually increases your property value because buyers are getting the added peace of mind knowing they’ll be able to maintain power through blackouts. In most cases, you should see close to a 100% return on investment (ROI). Keep in mind that home generators usually need a permanent foundation, and installing a concrete slab will likely raise your property taxes slightly.

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. 

If you’re wondering if you can use your electric vehicle as a backup battery, it depends on whether your EV is compatible with bidirectional charging. This technology allows energy to flow both ways, enabling vehicle-to-home (V2H) backup power, vehicle-to-load (V2L) for appliances and camping, and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) to support the power grid. Compatible EVs convert stored DC energy into usable AC power, helping reduce energy costs and enhance grid stability while providing emergency backup power.

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.

No, you should never plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your house. This practice is extremely dangerous, often illegal, and can cause "back-feeding," where power from the generator flows back into utility lines, creating a life-threatening hazard for utility workers. It can also damage your home's electrical system, including appliances like pumps and HVAC fans. If the main power is restored while the generator is connected, it can destroy the generator and cause an electrical fire. To safely connect a generator, you must use a professionally installed transfer switch or an interlocking kit, which prevents back-feeding by disconnecting your home from the utility grid before the generator provides power.

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