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Generator Supercenter of New Hampshire
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+2 more

Serving Gorham, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Highly recommend!! In 16 years, we have never had a need for a generator. We were told we were on the hospital grid. Well, apparently, those grids change. Over the last year, we have had too many electrical problems with long outages leading us to come to the decision that it would be prudent for us to buy a generator. After doing the research and seeing all the details involved with ordering, preparation, installation, etc, we decided there are too many important details and decided to look for someone to do everything for us. It's incredibly important to know that we came to this decision in December, 2020 (height of generator demand), during a pandemic and during a time of an extreme nationwide generator shortage. While researching, we saw so many people waiting months for a generator from other companies, trying to do everything themselves, waiting for the transfer switch, then an electrician and so on. We figured we would be lucky to have it for next winter. We met with Matt Sanford, he went over everything in detail, looked at the potential sites for the generator and the propane tanks, measured, etc. He could have sold us a bigger generator, but he thought it would be a waste for us to spend extra money on a specific generator I "assumed" we needed. Matt determined the size needed, made recommendations and we, happily, gave him a down payment check. He said 4-6 weeks. I still had my doubts, but here I am writing a review 4 weeks later, because the installation is complete. It is a two-day process. The workers who installed it showed up shortly before the expected time with masks on, were clear and concise, informative, professional and were very courteous of their surroundings including inside the house. In all honesty, I was floored with their demeanor. They completely took me by surprise and it was well above my expectations. When they called to book the installation, I was told the electricity "could be" out for several hours. We planned for several hours. When they arrived, they said it would be an hour or two. It was out for 15 minutes. They do as much as they can in advance so the power is out for as little time as possible, but there can be issues. DO NOT plan that your power would be out for that short period of time. Plan for the worst and hope for the best. The next person, who installs the gas portion, arrived bright and early the next day. He was just as nice, informative and professional as the workers the day before. The communication from the company is stellar. The people they have working for them are fantastic. I cannot say enough good about our entire experience. You WILL NOT be disappointed. By the way, here's something I didn't even know existed until Matt told me about it. Ask about the house surge protector. Even my insurance company had never heard of it. I wish I had known about it when it came out. Also, based on the work involved with the generator, it is comforting to know we are paying them for maintenance, monitoring, etc. In my opinion, this is a complicated machine to install and maintain. They see everything our generator is doing and if something is not right, they'll send someone out before we even know something is "not right". You don't want to be caught in a major outage and have a failing system. You go through the big expense of buying it and installing it, make sure it's taken care of on a regular basis by a professional just like your car, home heating system, etc. I highly recommend this company."
Completed 22kW Generac Standby Home Generator Installation -  With GenMon MobileLink installed, our 24/7 monitoring program which includes annual maintenance!
Automatic Transfer Switch Installed - shown on the left with the customers electrical panel on the right.
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Recommended by66%of homeowners
Payne Electrical Contractors, LLC
4.8(
75
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Gorham, 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!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Affordable Electric
4.7(
101
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Gorham, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"I hired Jeff to install a number of GFI's, fix and install various junction boxes, rewire main control panels, deactivate knob & tube wring . He was reliable, knowledgeable, kept me appraised of his progress as well as costs associated with various options."
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Power R Point, LLC
4.4(
19
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Gorham, 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."
20RESD Install
Kohler 20RESD Install
Local Restaurant
20kW Kohler Installation
Response time2 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Casco Bay Generators LLC
5.0(
5
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

Serving Gorham, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are proud to be a Veteran-operated, Titanium Level Kohler® licensed and insured generator dealer. We teamed with Kohler® to give you peace of mind that you are working with a dealer-trained, factory-authorized provider to handle these appliances. We offer all Kohler® and Generac warranties and maintenance services. These are the industry’s best products for backup protection at your home or office.\nWe are also proud to work with Efficiency Maine, offering discounts, rebates, loans, and other initiatives to promote high-efficiency equipment that help Maine’s homes and businesses reduce their energy costs and lower their greenhouse gas emissions.\nProfessionally installing a standby generator and/or heat pump for your home or business is one of the best investments you can make. .\nWe at Casco Bay Generators & Heat Pumps keep the power on 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Standard installation.
Response time8 hrs
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

While standby generators provide essential backup power, they can fail when you need them most due to lack of maintenance, fuel supply issues, dead batteries, electrical problems, or improper installation. To avoid costly failures, professional installation and regular maintenance are crucial. Licensed technicians ensure safety, uphold warranty requirements, comply with regulations, and provide expert servicing.

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.

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.

If you’re deciding between a solar battery versus a generator for the best backup power solution, you can take a few factors into consideration. Solar batteries are quiet while generators can be quite loud. Generators have a lower up-front cost, but they require fuel and ongoing maintenance while solar batteries are more expensive but don’t have many ongoing costs.

In most cases, there are no tax credits available for home generators. However, that’s a general statement that applies to federal tax credits, so you might have access to state or local tax incentives. You can check the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) for more information about your area. If you hire a reliable home generator installer, they should also know if there are any state or local perks you can use to reduce your installation costs, including tax breaks and rebates.

The Gorham, ME homeowners’ guide to generator installs

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