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Generator Supercenter of Maine
4.6(
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Serving Freeport, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Diagnosed the problem and repaired my generator so it starts and runs well. I will be using them from now on for all of my generator service in the future. They are a first class company."
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18KW Installation
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Response time2 days
Response rate93%
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Payne Electrical Contractors, LLC
4.8(
75
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Serving Freeport, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I could not have been more pleased with Payne Electrical! From the scheduling to the installation, everyone I worked with was incredibly professional and made the whole process easy. I had two ceiling fans and a light fixture installed. The two electricians that came to my house were prompt and incredibly courteous, and very thorough in their work. They were also super kind about my small dog that wanted to keep barking at them... I would highly suggest this company to anyone in the metro Boston area, and will definitely be calling them for any future electrical needs!"
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Generators of Maine, Inc.
5.0(
5
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Serving Freeport, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Generators of Maine just completed the installation of a 14kw generator with parallel transfer switches, to protect 2 separate metered panels at a rental property that I own. I didn't even know that this was possible, until Doug Sawyer suggested it. The incremental cost of protecting the additional panel with the parallel transfer switch arrangement was a fraction the cost of an additional generator and transfer switch. Throughout the job, Doug and his crew were awesome. I am a terrible snoop who enjoys technology, so I hung around just watching and learning. They didn't seem to mind my presence and were friendly and informative through out the install. Every aspect of the job was 100% top-notch. Doug also managed to under bid his nearest competitor on every component and aspect of the job, including the annual maintenance contract, which I deemed to be worth the $$$. I highly recommend Generators of Maine."
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Merrymeeting Electrical Service
4.7(
55
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Serving Freeport, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Small jobs welcome

Customers say: True professional

"Mike was extremely responsive and timely with his work. He moved our electrical panel out of our wet crawl space, installed a generator switch and broke up some problem problem circuits for us. All for a very reasonable price! We will definitely be calling him again for the new service are installing into our garage."
Merrymeeting Electrical
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Power R Point, LLC
4.4(
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Serving Freeport, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jim and his team were great to work with on my generator install. I found the entire team at Power Point to be helpful and professional and the installation went as promised. I would certainly recommend them for any generator installation, maintenance or repair. They know what they are doing."
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Kohler 20RESD Install
Local Restaurant
20kW Kohler Installation
Response time2 days
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Generators are usually sized by running watts and starting watts. Ideally, you’ll want a generator that can offer both the necessary running watts and starting watts for everything you need to power without going beyond 90% of its capacity. Calculate your home’s electrical load based on the breakers in your home or adding up the appliance and lighting needs of connected rooms.

The average cost to install a home generator is $5,200, but total costs can range from $500 to $18,000 or more. The final price depends on several factors, including the generator's size, type, brand, fuel source, and the cost of labor and assembly. The generator's size is the most significant cost factor, as units that can power larger homes with higher energy demands cost more.

Cost breakdowns by generator type are typically as follows:

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

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

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

To ensure you get the right size unit for your needs without overpaying, consider hiring an electrician to calculate the electrical load of your essential appliances. It is also recommended to get at least three quotes from qualified installers to find the best fit for your budget.

Yes, in some locations, it is required by the National Electric Code (NEC) to have a transfer switch installed for electrical emergencies. In addition to following electrical code, generator transfer switches ensure your home is fully protected during a power outage. By switching the power from the main breaker to the generator breaker, you can seamlessly operate your HVAC, lights, appliances, devices, and more during an emergency. 

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.

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.

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