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ARETE ELECTRIC
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Serving Dover, NH and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2012

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"They were very professional, cleaned up the area as they finished. They installed a They installed a combo mini split system with three inside heads . They arrived on time and completed the job in one day . They were very efficient and the installation was perfect"
Response time3 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by5%of homeowners
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Loyal Lab Electric & Generators
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairPortable Generator - Install

Serving Dover, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Loyal Lab Electric & Generators is a locally owned electrical contractor serving Dover, Portsmouth, Rochester, and the NH Seacoast from our base in Somersworth, NH. Owner and NH Master Electrician Eric Hope has been in the trade since 2008 and founded this company in 2018. \n\nWe are an authorized Generac dealer with certified service technician's on staff, specializing in whole-home generator installation, electrical panel upgrades, EV charger installation, and electrical repairs. We serve residential customers across the NH Seacoast and southern Maine. NH Master Electrician License 13956. \n\nEvery job we complete donates to The Rusty Fund, supporting local dog rescues through our partnership with Pope Memorial Humane Society in Dover.

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Moses Electric Inc
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Serving Dover, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"Scott did an excellent job for us. We needed an EV charger installed and a few other things done. He came by, sized up the job and gave us an estimate. In a few days he showed up ready work. He installed the EV charger, re[laced 4 thrmostats, and fixed a doorbell. All went well. His price was reasonable. He worked quickly and efficiently and got everytjing right the first time. I highly recommenr Moses Electric and would glady hire Scott for future electrical jobs."
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Response time5 hrs
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Matthew Wilson Electric
5.0(
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Dover, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Matt was a pleasure to work with. Very professional, great at design and creative solutions to my electrical requirements. Neat and organized, timely, and on budget. always cleaned up after each project. Highly recommended. I look forward to working with Matt again!"
Response time10 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Angell Electric
5.0(
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Dover, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We were very happy with the work.Eric was easy to work with. He installed a new 220 circuit and was able to fish it though the walls harmlessly whereas other electricians we talk with were going to tear up the drywall. Pricing was very reasonable. Highly recommend."
Response time3 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by29%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Generally, you’ll want to keep between 60 and 70 feet between the generator and the transfer switch. There are a few reasons for this, including:

  • The distance reduces the noise coming from the generator into your home.

  • It increases efficiency because you won’t have a voltage drop from this short of a distance.

  • Prevents carbon monoxide poisoning: keep at least 15 feet between your generator and an open window. 

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.

While diesel is relatively stable, it won’t last nearly as long as propane and you may have to replace it if it sits unused for too long. Diesel can sometimes struggle to work efficiently or start engines during especially cold weather, so it’s not the best choice for every climate. Compared to fuels like propane and natural gas, diesel generators tend to be noisier and create more exhaust, which isn’t always ideal for home use.

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. 

While natural gas generators are costly, they’re a great option for standby power due to the reliability of natural gas as a fuel source. Unlike other fuels, natural gas is delivered through underground pipes, making outages extremely rare and less likely to be affected by the elements. As long as the area isn’t prone to earthquakes, they offer an unlimited supply of natural gas that doesn’t degrade over time or require storage in tanks.

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