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Advanced Generator Solutions
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

Serving Vinalhaven, 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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2 Rivers Electric
4.8(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+3 more

Serving Vinalhaven, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We can take on a wide range of residential and commercial electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels as well as wiring/panel upgrades, and a variety of other projects. We take pride in the quality of our work and our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

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Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
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Corson Electric
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Repair

Serving Vinalhaven, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Corson Electric, 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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Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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K & J Electric LLC
New to Angi
Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Vinalhaven, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

K & J Electric is owned and operated by Kevin Walker, Master Electrician. We proudly handle both residential and commercial electrical work, and no job is too big or too small. Whether it’s new construction, renovations, or upgrades to an older property, we complete every project neatly, safely, and on schedule.\n\nEstimates are always free — call Kevin today to discuss your project.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

Costs depend on generator type, labor, and additional wiring or transfer switch requirements.

The amount of time a standby generator can run continuously is around 3,000 hours on average. However, standby generators can generally run indefinitely as long as they have a continuous fuel supply. Generators hooked up to a home’s natural gas supply are the best option for extended usage, as these won’t rely on a finite fuel supply based on how much you have in storage. Generators running on liquid propane or diesel won’t last as long, as these require fuel storage and regular refueling to stay running.

In some situations, yes. Never try to put biofuel into any home generator without checking the specifics first. If a generator has the ability to run on diesel, it can also run pure biofuel (the clear kind made from seed oils, for example). But if you are using biofuel made from animal fats or vegetable oils, the generator will need significant modifications before it can handle a sludgier type of biofuel.

It’s usually better to repair your generator if it isn’t working properly, as it will typically be much more affordable and should yield similar results. Generator repairs cost around $300 on average, while installing a new whole-house generator costs around $5,000 on average. The only exception is if you know your generator is reaching the end of its useful life, usually between 30 and 40 years. If you have an older generator, you could face multiple repairs in the coming years, which might mean that a full replacement will be more cost-effective over time.

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