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Kingdom Electric
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair+4 more

Serving Cookstown, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have used Kingdom electric for the past 4 years from hanging a chandelier, Electric for all pool grounding and electrical work, TV hook up, hard wire for smoke detectors, Outside lighting. The team , Anthony Nick and Mario were not only amazing to work with, showed up when they said and stand by their work. Highly recommend them for all your electric needs!"
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Response time11 hrs
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Princeton Electrical Makeover LLC
4.5(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+2 more

Serving Cookstown, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brian was awesome and fast and courteous. Princeton Electrical was easy to communicate and negotiate with, and offers a fair price for their labor. Had a Level 2 EV charger installed from my townhouse basement to my garage in a few hours without problems."
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Response time2 days
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Jason John
New to Angi
Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Cookstown, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

Jason John Electrical Services provides premium maintenance and troubleshooting for homes and small businesses. We specialize in diagnosing electrical problems, repairs, outlets/switches, lighting, ceiling fans, and breaker/tripping issues. Customers choose us for fast, reliable scheduling, safety-first workmanship, clean professional finishes, and clear communication from estimate to completion. Service area: Philadelphia and surrounding areas (up to 40 miles). Available weekends and weekdays 9:00 AM–2:00 PM by appointment.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Yes, in some locations, it is required by the National Electric Code (NEC) to have a transfer switch installed for electrical emergencies. In addition to following electrical code, generator transfer switches ensure your home is fully protected during a power outage. By switching the power from the main breaker to the generator breaker, you can seamlessly operate your HVAC, lights, appliances, devices, and more during an emergency. 

As a safety measure, you should always turn off the main breaker while operating your generator’s backup breaker. In addition, you should also switch off all appliance breakers so you don't have a power surge when the main breaker turns back on. And finally, turning off the main breaker prevents back-feeding, which endangers utility workers with the risk of electrocution. Back-feeding could also destroy the electrical circuits of your neighbors if they use the same power network.

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. 

Costs range from $500 to $2,500, depending on generator type and installation complexity.

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

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