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Baker Electric and Sons
4.1(
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Serving Cherryfield, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Completed work in a timely manner and to my exact specifications. Highly recommended."
Response time2 days
75 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Snowbird Electric
4.0(
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Serving Cherryfield, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had an exceptional experience working with Ross on an issue with my HVAC system. From the moment he arrived, he was professional, communicative, and incredibly knowledgeable. He quickly diagnosed the problem, explained everything in a way I could easily understand, and made the necessary repairs with precision and care. What really stood out was his attention to detail and commitment to making sure everything was not only working properly, but optimized for long-term performance. He went above and beyond—double-checking connections, answering all my questions, and offering helpful tips for future maintenance."
new house construction
new house construction
Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
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Maine Power Pros
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Serving Cherryfield, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Maine Power Pros is committed to excellence 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

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Amer-Can LLC
New to Angi

Serving Cherryfield, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Amer-can LLC 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.

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Tom's Electrical Service
New to Angi

Serving Cherryfield, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Tom's Electrical Service is the premier professional electrical contracting company offering a wide variety of residential and commercial electrical services to our clients in Maine. We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making your satisfaction our number one priority.\n\nPlease call us today to schedule your appointment with Maine's true professionals at work for you!

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

In most municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home generators. A permit for a generator usually costs between $50 and $250, depending on where you live. Your electrician or certified generator installer will usually pull the permit for you—and might be required to do so by your building department—but you’ll be on the hook for the cost of the permit. You should ask your installer before agreeing to any work if they will pull the necessary permits for your project.

Natural gas and electricity rates vary significantly based on location, and pricing can change over time, too. It’s possible that in locations where natural gas is particularly inexpensive, it will cost less than grid-based electricity will. However, you should also factor in the generator’s initial costs and maintenance needs, as well as its noise level and if it can comfortably power all your home appliances.

While natural gas generators are costly, they’re a great option for standby power due to the reliability of natural gas as a fuel source. Unlike other fuels, natural gas is delivered through underground pipes, making outages extremely rare and less likely to be affected by the elements. As long as the area isn’t prone to earthquakes, they offer an unlimited supply of natural gas that doesn’t degrade over time or require storage in tanks.

If your home already has a grinder pump and you’re still noticing issues (like frequently clogged toilets and sinks), it could be time to upgrade your grinder pump. Start by checking your existing horsepower. If there are four or fewer people living in your home, using a 1/2-horsepower grinder pump should be sufficient. Larger households should consider investing in a 1-horsepower grinder pump to maximize wastewater removal efforts.

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