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A Team Electrical Contractors Corp.
4.6(
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Serving Montclair, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was an excellent experience and has now become my generator guy."
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Response time1 day
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RAP Electric Co., Inc.
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Serving Montclair, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Roy is really a prof. He installed two overhead fans and a hanging lamp. The fans had a complicated control system but he was able to get them to work flawlessly. Bonus: he is really a nice person and he cleaned up too! I would recommend his work to anyone."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Blue Electric Corp.
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Serving Montclair, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Blue Electric was quick to quote and complete the installation of my EV charger. They kept me informed along the way and addressed any issues as they came up."
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Full house Reno

+19

Response time1 day
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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North Crest, LLC
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Serving Montclair, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Contacted us right away. Arrived on time, very professional and improved our attic with new fan and rewired the lighting. Considering hiring them for our air conditioner installation."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate91%
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Michael Bianchi LLC
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Serving Montclair, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We offer over 15 years of experience in the industry. At M Bianchi LLC, we combine technical expertise with a customer-first approach. Our company provides complete electrical services—from upgrades and rewiring to lighting design, smart-home integrations, and commercial installations. We pride ourselves on honesty, craftsmanship, and fast, reliable service. Whether it's a small repair or a large project, you can count on us for safe, efficient, and high-quality electrical work.

Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
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Pipe Works Services Inc
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Serving Montclair, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have used Pipe Works on numerous occasions as of this date and find them to provide excellent service at competitive prices. Their associates are great to work with and their prices are competitive. The work is always completed on time, as promised and the work area is left clean. I appreciate that they point out things that need repair in the not so distant future. It was great to wake up the other day with power coming from my new Kohler Generator"
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Endrite Electrical LLC
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Serving Montclair, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Offers commercial services

"Endrite Electrical did a great job installing our generator—professional, efficient, and detail-oriented from start to finish. Highly recommend for quality electrical work!"
Response time2 hrs
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Indigo Electric
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Serving Montclair, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Reliable, honest, meticulous. Ben at Indigo Electric was incredibly easy to work with - professional, warm, and easy to talk to. He walked us through our options when adding some new wiring for electrical outlets for power equipment in our garage as well as installing additional lighting fixtures. Pricing was transparent and extremely fair. Ben take extreme pride in his work, making sure all the details and finishing are neat and precise, and always leaving a clean workspace. I really appreciate that he prioritizes safety when making upgrades. Would highly recommend for all your electrical needs."
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Response time11 hrs
Response rate98%
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

A home that is 2,500 square feet will likely need a 20kW to 25kW generator. Consult your local generator installer to confirm the generator size needed to power your home before purchasing a new one. Be sure to consider how much power your necessary devices need to run.

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.

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.

A portable generator can supply power to selected appliances and circuits in a home, but it's generally not designed to handle the entire household's electrical needs simultaneously. Portable generators have limited wattage capacity, so they are only designed to power essential devices and electronics temporarily until local power is restored. If your power needs outweigh the capabilities of a portable generator, consider installing a whole-home generator instead.

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.

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