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Chad Woods
4.9(
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Pelham, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Chad is very knowledgeable, takes the time to fully explain prior and after all work performed. He installed a Generator hookup for us and made sure we understood how to operate it from start to finish. I highly recommend his services. We will absolutely call him back for future projects."
Response time8 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Electrical & Security Solutions, LLC
5.0(
13
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

Serving Pelham, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Electrical & Security Solutions are the best! I have needed their services more than once to replace lights, a ceiling fan and also to install a new electrical box and breaker for our garbage disposal. Tyler promptly responded every time I called and he and Casey are both friendly, efficient and skillful. Aside from the excellent service, the qualities I appreciate the most is honesty for what work needs to be done and how Tyler is also very budget consciousness."
Landscape lighting
Landscape lighting
Landscape lighting
Landscape lighting
Landscape lighting

+10

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Wilson Brothers Heating & Air Conditioning Inc
4.5(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+2 more

Serving Pelham, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"EXCELLENT Wilson Bros. recently installed a second zone A/C unit in our house. In a nutshell, from initial call and sales/estimator Paul coming out to final clean up I've never been more pleased with a contractor and work accomplished. Everyone showed up on time as scheduled, Al & Cliff were outstanding at their installation work, and keeping me updated and involved on schedule and various options and layout necessities. I'm very particular, need to know what and why things are happening, and everyone was great to work with. Can't recommend them highly enough."
Three of the five heads are marked by the numbers in the blue circle. On the inside of the house is where you will find the mounted units. The slim ducts run alongside the white arrows and will eventually be covered to match the exterior of the house.
The slim ducts in the basement ceiling that connect from the branch box all the way to the 5 different heating and cooling units. These will be covered by the ceiling tiles once the job is finished.
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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The Speedy Sparky LLC
5.0(
8
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Pelham, 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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IDEAL ELECTRICAL SERVICES LLC
5.0(
11
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Pelham, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The work was done unbelievably I have a old trailer/camp The fuse box was terrible the breaker box for the hot water heater was from I don't know 50 years ago and he came in and fixed everything wonderfully I would recommend him to anybody he was fantastic"
Service upgrade
Ev charger
Adu new construction
Adu new construction
Lighting upgrades

+8

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

To determine the right size generator for your house, you should calculate the total wattage of the appliances and devices you want to power during an outage. List all essential items, note their start-up wattages, and add them together.

Here are some typical wattage requirements for common appliances:

  • Refrigerator: 600 watts

  • Large dehumidifier: 700 watts

  • Large window air conditioner: 1,400 watts

  • Water heater: 3,000 to 4,500 watts

  • Electric furnace: 5,000 to 25,000 watts

A 7,500-watt generator might be sufficient for essentials like a refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits. However, for high-demand items like a water heater or furnace, a whole-home generator is a better choice. A portable generator may be enough if you only need to power a few critical items.

While home square footage can offer a rough estimate, it is not always a reliable indicator. For reference, here are some typical generator sizes based on square footage:

  • 1,000 sq ft: 6–9 kW

  • 1,500 sq ft: 7–10 kW

  • 2,000 sq ft: 10–14 kW

  • 2,500 sq ft: 12–16 kW

  • 3,000 sq ft: 16–20 kW+

For the most accurate sizing, consult a professional who can calculate your home's peak and average power consumption and recommend the optimal generator.

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.

In many cases, yes. There are models called dual-fuel generators and fuel switches, but only between certain types of fuel. For example, with the right setup you can convert a generator from natural gas to propane. Some allow switching between diesel and gasoline. There are even tri-fuel generators available in some cases, which adds a large layer of security if you are worried about fuel availability in times of crisis. Always check your generator capabilities and manual instructions before trying to switch fuels. Some generators can use another fuel but may need a fuel conversion kit to prep them first.

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.

Whole-house generators need to be installed on level ground several feet away from walls and other objects. Because they tap into the electrical system directly, they usually need to be close to your home electrical panel for a transfer switch installation. It also helps with installation if they are near to a gas line or propane tank installation.

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