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Chad Woods
4.9(
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Derry, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Competent, quick, and neat. Explains installation and operation in detail. Returns calls quickly and has better customer service skills than most companies I have dealt with. This job was for wiring a backup generator to house. Will hire again for any electrical work needed."
Response time8 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
J.W. Chick Electric
4.8(
69
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Derry, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jeff knows his stuff. Commercial quality skillset and workmanship - so taking care of our "residential" needs was easy as cake for him, and his confidence level in the work he was doing made it easy for us to rely on him to get our problems solved."
Response time3 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Krafton Electric, LLC
4.6(
121
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Derry, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"I have to say that David Krafton is an excellent electrician. I. Called him about a. light. Over. My sink that I could not fix by replacing the bulbs. He came out and told. Me the light was not working, as it was shorted out. He then went and bought me a new light and installed it. It works get and is so much brighter the the previous one. Thank you David I will be calling you again to do other work for me. Loraine in Bedford N.H."
kitchen renovation
kitchen renovation
existing 100 amp service panel
old and existing circuit breaker electrical panel
existing

+5

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Electrical & Security Solutions, LLC
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

Serving Derry, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Tyler and his crew were amazing! Professional, on time, great communication, and the work is top notch! From first visit to get an estimate to cleaning up the job site, perfect! Thank you and highly recommend to anyone that is looking for electrical work!"
Landscape lighting
Landscape lighting
Landscape lighting
Landscape lighting
Landscape lighting

+10

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hewson Electric LLC
5.0(
9
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Derry, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hewson Electric could not have done better with our new detached garage! They even installed a generator on my new structure and it couldn’t look more professional. So happy with them, I will never call another contractor for electrical work!!!"
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Stair tread lighting
Stair tread lighting
Stair tread lighting
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The Speedy Sparky LLC
5.0(
8
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Derry, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

With over 10 years of experience, we pride our company on our quality of work. We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering tasks that are accomplished in a neat and workman like manner. Give us a call today. We look forward to working with you!

Camper outlet & breakers
Camper outlet & breakers
Response time11 hrs
Response rate90%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Sizing a generator is a careful process that requires calculating the electrical load of your entire house. You have to take into account every device you want to use and their wattage requirements, plus the wattage needed to start them, and look for a generator that can safely run all that at around 80% capacity.

In more practical terms, a small home can run on a 10,000-watt generator (and if you only want to power a few key appliances, much less than that). A mid-sized home may need something between 15,000 and 22,000 watts. Larger homes require 25,000 watts or more. 

You can expect a diesel generator to last for up to 30,000 hours of use, which works out to 20 to 25 years with the proper maintenance, of course. That depends on how much you use it, so a diesel generator used for emergencies a couple of times a year will last a lot longer than a generator that takes over for a faulty electrical grid every month for a day or two. 

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.

The cost to install a whole-house generator averages $5,200, with a typical price range of $1,500 to $8,900. However, total costs can vary from $400 for a small portable unit to over $18,000 for a large-capacity system. The most significant cost factor is the generator's size and capacity, but other variables include the brand, fuel type, and labor for assembly and installation.

Generator costs can be broken down by type:

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

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

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

To avoid paying for more power than you need, consider hiring an electrician to calculate the electrical load for your essential appliances. It is also recommended to get at least three quotes to find the best deal for your specific needs and budget.

Generators run on a variety of fuel types, ranging from natural gas to solar power. Keep in mind that fuel costs varying by type:

  • Natural gas: $2,000–$21,000 per year 

  • Liquid propane: $2,000–$21,000 per year

  • Diesel: $3,000–$20,000 per year

  • Gasoline: $500–$3,000 per year

  • Solar generator: $2,000–$25,000 per unit

  • Battery backup: $10,000–$25,000 per unit

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