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Plymouth Mountain Electric, LLC

4.80(
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Plymouth Mountain Electric, LLC

4.80(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

Welcome to Plymouth Mountain Electric! Proudly servicing Grafton and the surrounding counties. Owner and operator, Alex, takes great pride in his professionalism and customer satisfaction. For fast, reliable, and efficient service give us a call today! You won't be disappointed.

"Good job I would call them again"

Melissa H on April 2019

Welcome to Plymouth Mountain Electric! Proudly servicing Grafton and the surrounding counties. Owner and operator, Alex, takes great pride in his professionalism and customer satisfaction. For fast, reliable, and efficient service give us a call today! You won't be disappointed.

"Good job I would call them again"

Melissa H on April 2019



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W B Lightning Rods

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W B Lightning Rods

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
146 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


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Seventh Gen Solar LLC

4.20(
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Seventh Gen Solar LLC

4.20(
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15 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!


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Granite State Solar

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Granite State Solar

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45 local quotes requested
25 years of experience

Granite State Solar has served the energy needs of Granite Staters for over 17 years. We specialize in generator installs and solar panel installs as well as a wide range of electrical projects that include electrical vehicle charging stations and panel upgrades. We take pride in our quality of work and our commitment to outstanding results. We are committed to providing a personalized service for each individual project we take on. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction with our industry-leading warranty on generators.

Granite State Solar has served the energy needs of Granite Staters for over 17 years. We specialize in generator installs and solar panel installs as well as a wide range of electrical projects that include electrical vehicle charging stations and panel upgrades. We take pride in our quality of work and our commitment to outstanding results. We are committed to providing a personalized service for each individual project we take on. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction with our industry-leading warranty on generators.


Granite State Solar creates resilient energy systems for homes and businesses throughout New Hampshire. We meet your energy needs with custom generator, battery backup and solar panel installations.


JLC Electric, LLC

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JLC Electric, LLC

4.69(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
32 local quotes requested

We at JLC Electric, LLC, focus on quality over quantity. We use our years of experience and expertise to complete your project with perfection. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you.

"project scheduled to be completed"

Susan B on December 2025

We at JLC Electric, LLC, focus on quality over quantity. We use our years of experience and expertise to complete your project with perfection. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you.

"project scheduled to be completed"

Susan B on December 2025


"Jerry was very communicative and explained everything very clearly. He arrived on time, completed the work quickly, and was affordable. Overall we are very happy with his service!"

Abbygail Z on January 2025

New construction/ Remodels Kitchen and Bathrooms Pools and Spas Heating and cooling systems Whole House and Portable Generators Service upgrades and Panels changes Solar and Battery Systems EV Car Chargers

"Jerry was very communicative and explained everything very clearly. He arrived on time, completed the work quickly, and was affordable. Overall we are very happy with his service!"

Abbygail Z on January 2025



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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

If you have a transfer switch properly installed, the generator and main electrical power cannot feed the system at the same time. However, you should still shut off the power at your main circuit breaker panel before activating the generator. If you do that, you’ll simply need to shut off the generator and reset your circuit breaker once the local power comes back on.

Yes, whole-house generators run constantly for extended periods. Whole-house generators can run for longer periods of time than portable generators, but be careful. First, they may need regular applications of engine oil (as frequently as daily), depending on the engine design. Second, running constantly for several days will increase the wear and tear on the generator and shorten its lifespan.

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.

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