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GM Electrical LLC
5.0(
22
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving Howland, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Gracen is excellent! I needed a transfer switch to run my generator from the electrical panel. From first quote to job done, Gracen kept in touch. He does good honest work and explains everything heâ s done. Heck, he even put up with my dog barking the whole time he was over lol. When he was done with the job, he helped me go through everything and in detail. Recommend highly"
Response time2 days
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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SLTD Electric, Inc.
3.3(
50
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Howland, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We have nothing but great things to say about SLTD Electric. They have come out to our house a couple times now for different projects, and they are always very communicative and deliver affordable, prompt, and effective services. They are also super friendly (and sweet to our gaggle of pets). We cannot recommend them enough."
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Baker Electric and Sons
4.1(
17
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving Howland, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Steve and his crew are on time and professional. Always ready and willing to help."
Response time2 days
Response rate91%
75 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bradeen Electric & Generators, Inc.
4.6(
8
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+3 more

Serving Howland, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They also installed a Generic standby generator. Awesome"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Advanced Generator Solutions
5.0(
3
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

Serving Howland, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Tech was on time, polite, professional, and did a great job. Iâ d highly recommend Advanced Generator Services."
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ideal Energy Solutions
5.0(
8
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Howland, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Small company so took a couple days. Very quick very thorough. Very good work ethic. Price was right in the average in my opinion. Will only use these guys for this kind of work in the future"
Response time2 days
Response rate97%
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Natural gas generators are designed to run for extended periods of time, such as power outages during a natural disaster. Since there’s no limit to the supply of natural gas, they don’t need to stop for refills. However, generators do need maintenance, including pauses to check and add oil. Constantly running them will also cause a lot more wear and tear, leading to a shorter lifespan.

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.

Costs range from $500 to $2,500, depending on generator type and installation complexity.

No, you should never plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your house. This practice is extremely dangerous, often illegal, and can cause "back-feeding," where power from the generator flows back into utility lines, creating a life-threatening hazard for utility workers. It can also damage your home's electrical system, including appliances like pumps and HVAC fans. If the main power is restored while the generator is connected, it can destroy the generator and cause an electrical fire. To safely connect a generator, you must use a professionally installed transfer switch or an interlocking kit, which prevents back-feeding by disconnecting your home from the utility grid before the generator provides power.

An undersized whole-house generator has the potential to overheat and shut down when you try to run a central AC system. This scenario can not only damage the whole-house generator, but can also trip your home’s breakers or cause electrical damage. To avoid this situation, hire a local generator installer to correctly size your whole-house generator.

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