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Current Electric Contracting, LLC
4.1(
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Serving Orange, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Converted my fluorescent to LED bulbs in all my light fixtures. They handled the job very quickly and did a great job. I have 4 shops. I will use them again."
Arisol Job
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Starray Facility
Response time1 day
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Triton Electrical Inc.
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Serving Orange, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had an excellent experience with Triton Electrical! From start to finish, their staff was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly friendly. The team handled the wiring work with great attention to detail and made sure everything was done safely and efficiently. They took the time to explain the process, answer all my questions, and left the space spotless when the job was done. I highly recommend Triton Electrical to anyone looking for reliable electrical work and a team that goes above and beyond."
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Response rate86%
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Preferred Electrical Maintenance and Service, Inc.
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Serving Orange, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1978

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I had a wonderful experience, the owner was very easy to work with, extremely responsive, accommodating and efficient. He really went out of his way to make sure everything was done right. I will definitely be using them again."
Pool Lighting
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Gabriel's Electric
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Serving Orange, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are owner operated, and believe in building long-term relationships with our clients by delivering exceptional work through close attention to detail. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and customer service. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular project. We work for our customers on their schedule, as to make it as convenient as possible for you! We look forward to working with you!

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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.

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.

Potential benefits of using a natural gas generator include reducing your carbon footprint, lower likelihood of carbon monoxide exposure, budget-friendly operating costs, and low-maintenance, continuous fuel supply. Some possible drawbacks, though, include higher initial installation costs, dependency on a natural gas supply, and installation complexity. Keep in mind that pros and cons will vary based on the type and brand of natural gas generator. 

If you’re wondering if you can use your electric vehicle as a backup battery, it depends on whether your EV is compatible with bidirectional charging. This technology allows energy to flow both ways, enabling vehicle-to-home (V2H) backup power, vehicle-to-load (V2L) for appliances and camping, and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) to support the power grid. Compatible EVs convert stored DC energy into usable AC power, helping reduce energy costs and enhance grid stability while providing emergency backup power.

It’s usually better to repair your generator if it isn’t working properly, as it will typically be much more affordable and should yield similar results. Generator repairs cost around $300 on average, while installing a new whole-house generator costs around $5,000 on average. The only exception is if you know your generator is reaching the end of its useful life, usually between 30 and 40 years. If you have an older generator, you could face multiple repairs in the coming years, which might mean that a full replacement will be more cost-effective over time.

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