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Avenergy Electric

498 Windsor Road
4.76(
25
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Approved Pro

Avenergy Electric

498 Windsor Road
4.76(
25
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 years of experience

With several years experience Avenergy Electric, works hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We background check, and pre-screen everybody we bring on board. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions, and thank you for your business!

"Great experience"

Paul P on June 2022

With several years experience Avenergy Electric, works hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We background check, and pre-screen everybody we bring on board. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions, and thank you for your business!

"Great experience"

Paul P on June 2022


Silicon Maine

224 Stetson Road West
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro

Silicon Maine

224 Stetson Road West
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Silicon Maine is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.

Silicon Maine is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our team is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is too big or too small for our experienced team. Call today for a quote.


Generators of Maine, Inc.

262 Augusta Rd #1
5.00(
4
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Approved Pro

Generators of Maine, Inc.

262 Augusta Rd #1
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 years of experience

Generators of Maine, Inc., 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.

"THESE GUYS ARE GREAT. THEY ARE SO PROFESSIONAL AND THEY KNOW THEIR STUFF. THESE ARE THE GUYS TO HIRE IF YOU WANT A JOB DONE RIGHT AND WELL. THANKS GUYS, YOU ALL MADE MY DAY."

Lorraine F on November 2017

Generators of Maine, Inc., 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.

"THESE GUYS ARE GREAT. THEY ARE SO PROFESSIONAL AND THEY KNOW THEIR STUFF. THESE ARE THE GUYS TO HIRE IF YOU WANT A JOB DONE RIGHT AND WELL. THANKS GUYS, YOU ALL MADE MY DAY."

Lorraine F on November 2017


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W B Lightning Rods

560 Peoples Plaza Unit 234
4.93(
297
)
Approved Pro

W B Lightning Rods

560 Peoples Plaza Unit 234
4.93(
297
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
253 local quotes requested

WB Lightning Rods is a third-generation lightning protection contractor. Family Owned and operated for over 60 years. installing U.L. Listed Lightning protection systems, All Over the East coast, Midwest south east and south west regions of the U.S. Installations on Residential Homes, Estate Properties, Agricultural and Equestrian Properties. Lightning Protection for trees is also available. No job to big or small References upon Request. Contact us today for a no cost or obligation estimate. We look forward to working with you on your Lightning Protection Project. Thank you. **WE ARE NOT ELECTRICIANS** **WE ONLY INSTALL LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEMS **

"Great company, they were fast, friendly, & accommodating. I would definitely use them again."

Jennifer B on October 2024

WB Lightning Rods is a third-generation lightning protection contractor. Family Owned and operated for over 60 years. installing U.L. Listed Lightning protection systems, All Over the East coast, Midwest south east and south west regions of the U.S. Installations on Residential Homes, Estate Properties, Agricultural and Equestrian Properties. Lightning Protection for trees is also available. No job to big or small References upon Request. Contact us today for a no cost or obligation estimate. We look forward to working with you on your Lightning Protection Project. Thank you. **WE ARE NOT ELECTRICIANS** **WE ONLY INSTALL LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEMS **

"Great company, they were fast, friendly, & accommodating. I would definitely use them again."

Jennifer B on October 2024


Cushnoc Electric

16 Pleasant St
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro

Cushnoc Electric

16 Pleasant St
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 local quotes requested

Cushnoc Electric provides residential and commercial services within central and midcoast Maine. With over 10 years of experience we have the knowledge and skills to take care of any projects you may have. Please feel free to reach out to us today for an estimate.

"I contacted Cushnoc regarding getting an estimate for wiring a generator. Alex responded to my request that day. He scheduled a time and date for a review of our work needed. Within a couple of days he responded and provided a written estimate along with a date and time to do the job. Excellent customer service! Alex arrived on the date and time to complete the work. Very neat/clean job. Alex is a knowledgeable professional with excellent communication skills. This contractor should be at the top of anyone list requiring electrical work."

Michial H on September 2024

Cushnoc Electric provides residential and commercial services within central and midcoast Maine. With over 10 years of experience we have the knowledge and skills to take care of any projects you may have. Please feel free to reach out to us today for an estimate.

"I contacted Cushnoc regarding getting an estimate for wiring a generator. Alex responded to my request that day. He scheduled a time and date for a review of our work needed. Within a couple of days he responded and provided a written estimate along with a date and time to do the job. Excellent customer service! Alex arrived on the date and time to complete the work. Very neat/clean job. Alex is a knowledgeable professional with excellent communication skills. This contractor should be at the top of anyone list requiring electrical work."

Michial H on September 2024


RHM Electric LLC

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RHM Electric LLC

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Emergency services offered

Thank you for expressing interest in our services at RHM Electric. We pride ourselves on being a dedicated team of licensed and fully insured electricians, committed to providing you with exceptional service. Whether you require a minor light fixture replacement, a comprehensive remodeling project, or a complete house rewiring, we possess the expertise to deliver outstanding results. Our team is equipped to handle projects of any scale, as no task is too small or too large for us to tackle.

Thank you for expressing interest in our services at RHM Electric. We pride ourselves on being a dedicated team of licensed and fully insured electricians, committed to providing you with exceptional service. Whether you require a minor light fixture replacement, a comprehensive remodeling project, or a complete house rewiring, we possess the expertise to deliver outstanding results. Our team is equipped to handle projects of any scale, as no task is too small or too large for us to tackle.



"he was great-fast, efficient"

Pam K on November 2019

We are a owner operated, family owned electrical contractor with over 30 years experience in all phases of the electrical field. Customer satisfaction and quality work done right the first time is our goal. Free estimates.

"he was great-fast, efficient"

Pam K on November 2019


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Goodridge Electric

460 Hinckley Rd
5.00(
2
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Goodridge Electric

460 Hinckley Rd
5.00(
2
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Proudly servicing the entire state of Maine, Goodridge Electric LLC specializes in all aspects of commercial and residential wiring as well as Generac generator sales and service. We can help you with any electrical project that you may have around your home or business. We take great pride in our work and customer relationships both before and after the work is done. We make sure that every job is done right the first time to insure that you have a trouble free electrical system. Estimates are always free anywhere in the state of Maine and we can work around your schedule to see that the job gets done on time. We are also a Generac authorized sales and service dealer. We can take care of your Generac generator needs from installation to yearly maintenance and also warranty work if needed.

Proudly servicing the entire state of Maine, Goodridge Electric LLC specializes in all aspects of commercial and residential wiring as well as Generac generator sales and service. We can help you with any electrical project that you may have around your home or business. We take great pride in our work and customer relationships both before and after the work is done. We make sure that every job is done right the first time to insure that you have a trouble free electrical system. Estimates are always free anywhere in the state of Maine and we can work around your schedule to see that the job gets done on time. We are also a Generac authorized sales and service dealer. We can take care of your Generac generator needs from installation to yearly maintenance and also warranty work if needed.


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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

A 10,000-watt generator can run a small to mid-sized central AC unit (typically up to 3 tons or 36,000 BTU) along with a few other appliances. However, larger AC units or additional loads will require a bigger generator. Consult a local generator installer to ensure you add the correct size generator to your home.

Generator size requirements vary wildly among properties, but typical generator sizes are listed below based on home square footage:

  • 1,000 sq ft: 6–9 kW

  • 1,500 sq ft: 7–10 kW

  • 2,000 sq ft: 10–14kW

  • 2,500 sq ft: 12–16kW

  • 3,000 sq ft: 16–20kW+

Unfortunately, home square footage isn’t always a good indicator of generator size requirements. Instead, you should call in a professional to discuss which items in your home you’d like to run via your generator. They can calculate peak and average consumption for those items and then size your generator appropriately for optimal performance.

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.

As long as they have enough fuel, whole-house generators can run for weeks at a time (400 to 500 hours) without suffering too much wear and tear. However, this type of extensive use isn’t ideal if you want to extend the life of your generator.

Two important points. First, some generators may need you to periodically check oil levels every day or so and refill as necessary for safe operation. Second, if your generator uses a fuel tank, keep it regularly full so it doesn’t suddenly shut off. Many backup generators can run through a full tank in a day when they are powering large portions of a home.

Yes, natural gas generators can work without electricity. Natural gas generators are a common type of backup or whole-house generator that operates when the electrical grid isn’t working. The trick is using a transfer switch (which usually needs to be installed with the generator) that safely switches the home electrical system from the power grid to generator power when needed.

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