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Mike Medzhidov
4.8(
160
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Winchester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Great job I had lots of small repairs. Mike and his assistant were professional and reasonably priced my projects. Installed replacement fixtures, repaired outlets, and installed Blink doorbells. Great job and cleaned up too! Heâ s is busy so plan ahead!"
Lights
Remodel
Wall washing
Low voltage,  remote transformer,  island lighting
LED undercabinet lighting

+8

Response time7 hrs
Response rate95%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Jose Baez
5.0(
25
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Winchester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jose was great to work with. He was quick to respond, came by on short notice to have a look and provide a quote for the work (Installation of one new smart thermostat and replace one old thermostat with new thermostat; requiring separation of baseboards due to wattage). Very competitive pricing, showed up on time at each appointment and got the work done quickly. He left the place cleaner than before, and walked me through everything after the installation. Can highly recommend Jose for any electrical work!"
kitchen lights
pool house lights
pool house
service upgrade
Response time7 hrs
Response rate99%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Michael J Roberts
5.0(
11
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Winchester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Michael replaced all the dimmers throughout my home and workspace… and he replaced a kitchen fan with lights for me… and fixed an antique lamp that had great sentimental value for me. He was on time and priced each job fairly. I am grateful for his work every time I dim a light and run the fan to cool my home during the warm er months of the year. I am planning on having Michael replace my outdoor walkway lights this spring."
House remodel
House remodel
House remodel
Hot tub
House remodel

+5

Response time8 hrs
Response rate94%
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Empower Electric LLC
5.0(
8
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Winchester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Empower Electric did a great job. I had them rewire my Multi Family home in Everett. I also had them rewire my second floor of my home in Wilmington. They also did some outside lights for me as well. Jimmy was very professional and gave me a great price."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate93%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Stevens Electric, LLC
5.0(
12
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Winchester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Stevens Electric contacted me early in the morning, were at my house my house by 11:00 and my electrical issue was resolved by 11:30. They were polite and even put shoe covers on so as not to track mud in the house. Fantastic experience. I highly recommend them."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate87%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Daniel Provost Electric
4.9(
7
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving Winchester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

At Daniel Provost Electric, we take great pride in the experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide. It is our mission to provide excellent customer satisfaction from the start to the completion of a project. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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J M Electrical Company, Inc.
5.0(
4
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Generator - Repair - For BusinessGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Winchester, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

With 35+ years of experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.

Response time9 hrs
Response rate97%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

A portable generator can supply power to selected appliances and circuits in a home, but it's generally not designed to handle the entire household's electrical needs simultaneously. Portable generators have limited wattage capacity, so they are only designed to power essential devices and electronics temporarily until local power is restored. If your power needs outweigh the capabilities of a portable generator, consider installing a whole-home generator instead.

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.

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.

Generators are safe to use as long as they are installed and operated correctly according to the manufacturer's recommendations. The most critical safety tips are to never use a portable or fuel-powered generator inside an enclosed space due to the risk of lethal carbon monoxide poisoning; always operate it outdoors where fumes can dissipate away from your home. Additionally, never attempt to connect a generator to your home’s electrical panel yourself—hire a professional to ensure the setup meets safety standards. Finally, avoid overloading the generator by not connecting more appliances than it is rated for, as this can damage your equipment or cause a fire.

The cost to install a whole-house generator averages $5,200, with a typical price range of $1,500 to $8,900. However, total costs can vary from $400 for a small portable unit to over $18,000 for a large-capacity system. The most significant cost factor is the generator's size and capacity, but other variables include the brand, fuel type, and labor for assembly and installation.

Generator costs can be broken down by type:

  • Portable or Emergency Backup Generators (1kW–7.5kW): $500 to $2,000

  • Partial-Home Generators (9kW–20kW): $2,000 to $6,500

  • Whole-House Generators (22kW–48kW): $5,000 to $18,000

To avoid paying for more power than you need, consider hiring an electrician to calculate the electrical load for your essential appliances. It is also recommended to get at least three quotes to find the best deal for your specific needs and budget.

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