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Technician Engineers Group
3.7(
15
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Generator - Install - For Business

Serving Cheltenham, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quick response

"Anthony and his team do expert electrical work of all kinds. We are a 145 year old non-profit organization with buildings and grounds, and have contracted with Technician Engineers Group (TEG) on two large projects (and several small ones) over the last 15 years. One project rewired a large 125 year old building listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and one installed an extensive outdoor lighting system. In these two unusual situations TEG worked closely with us to find innovative solutions to our unique needs. We are very pleased with the results, enjoyed their can-do approach, and highly recommend this company for any electrical challenge. We found TEG reliable, honest, on time, and all the work was completed ahead of schedule."
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by53%of homeowners
Calvert Generator
New to Angi
Generator - Install - For Business

Serving Cheltenham, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Calvert Generator is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.\n

Response time10 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ethridge Electric & Generator Services
4.8(
33
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Repair - For Business

Serving Cheltenham, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ron Ethridge (owner) did the work. He was friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, and experienced. He was available on the phone during the project - after hours and weekends. He is very familiar with permitting and licensing and working with Pepco and the inspectors."
Panel Change/Heavy Up
Panel Change/Heavy Up
Panel Change/Heavy Up
Recessed Lighting
Recessed Lighting

+1

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Ritzau, LLC
5.0(
8
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Cheltenham, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Patrick, who supervised the installation of a generator which I had, also worked up the initial recommendations and estimate. This generator was used, but that did not deter Patrick from coming up with a plan. Other contractors sent estimators who were more sales people than experienced generator contractors. Only Ritzau made the recommendation to replace the old fashioned transfer switch which came with the unit with an up to date digital transfer switch. This
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
Nothing But Panels, LLC
4.8(
246
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Cheltenham, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"Anthony was great. He installed two new breakers for a washer/dryer I had installed in the basement. He also install outside motion lights and changed a single outlet to a double. He is very professional and explain everything before he started the work. He communicated well with us. I highly recommend this company."
200A amp upgrade
200A upgrade
Meter can relocation
Federal pacific panel
Whole house surge protector

+41

Response time6 hrs
Response rate92%
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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Paradise Construction
4.4(
173
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Cheltenham, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Awesome! I wanted to do a heavy-up at my new home. I shopped around and got quotes from several companies incl Tim. I chose Paradise because of the price, responsiveness, and professionalism that Tim conducted himself. The job called for significantly more work than expected because of my desire to eventually add a backup generator, Tim made sure that I would not need to reinvent the wheel later and installed the right equipment to meet my future needs. During the course of his work I decided to add several additional outlets and discovered a mis-wired light. He took care of all of the work in short order. Tim is officially my go-to electrician."
Recommended by85%of homeowners
NjT Electrical
4.9(
56
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Generator - Install - For Business

Serving Cheltenham, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We would definitely contact Mr. Williams for more household projects. He installed a gas cooktop with a downdraft for us. During the install, he discovered that the vent pipe being used by the old downdraft fan was too small. To ensure that we would have a working cooktop that evening, Mr. Williams went to the hardware store for new parts. The price of the project was very reasonable. He also followed COVID-19 safety protocols (mask, gloves, social distancing, staying within the worksite) for the entire project."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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BGE Home
4.6(
1,327
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Cheltenham, MD and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We needed our water heater replaced. It was somewhat complicated because we wanted to upgrade the tank in size, but we had limited room for it. There was some back and forth in finding the appropriate tank, but the salesperson and technicians were very pleasant to work with throughout the whole process. When the pipes were moved and the tank was installed, it was done efficiently and professionally. We are very happy with our experience and the final product."
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

It is safe to run a generator continuously, but you must follow safety protocols to ensure personal and home safety. Read the manufacturer’s instructions for specific recommendations, but the general recommendation is to turn generators off overnight or when you’re away from the house. Overworked generators can pose a fire hazard and if your generator is not in a well-ventilated area, running it continuously could lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.

While the rating will tell you how many watts the refrigerator needs at the peak of its cycle, it requires additional wattage to start. At the bare minimum, you’ll need a 1,500-watt generator to get the fridge up and running after a blackout. A 2,000-watt generator should be sufficient for most home refrigerators.

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.

It might seem counterintuitive, but installing a generator transfer switch will save you money in the long run. While you’ll have to pay between $400 and $2,500 to have the transfer switch installed, you’ll recoup that amount later on when you don’t have to pay for expensive repairs to your appliances, devices, and electrical system that may have burned out, overloaded, or stopped working due to a sudden loss of power or an incorrect hook up of a generator to your home. 

As a safety measure, you should always turn off the main breaker while operating your generator’s backup breaker. In addition, you should also switch off all appliance breakers so you don't have a power surge when the main breaker turns back on. And finally, turning off the main breaker prevents back-feeding, which endangers utility workers with the risk of electrocution. Back-feeding could also destroy the electrical circuits of your neighbors if they use the same power network.

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