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Avatar for Kope Electric LLC
Kope Electric LLC
4.9(
97
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Readington, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Kope Electric just finished installing a Generac generator at my house and their work was top notch. They actually got me in their schedule 1 week early and finished as timely as they said they would. I highly recommend them to anyone interested in a generator."
Bathroom Lighting & Electrical
Bathroom Lighting & Electrical
Bathroom Lighting & Electrical
Bathroom Lighting & Electrical
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+38

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Frank Mineo Electrical Contracting, Inc.
4.6(
71
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Fixed Generator - RepairFixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Readington, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Frank has journeymen assistants but is personally involved to ensure quality, accuracy. The work was multi-faceted in that Frank Mineo Electrical also installed a backup generator and transfer switch, where the overall electric project was paused for propane tank installation, hook up. Frank's services were flexible and consistent. The electrical passed and permits closed out which is important."
 Indoor Sports Arena High Eff. Lighting
 20KW Residential Kohler Backup Generator
Frank removing the old fluorescent fixture.
 Kitchen Island Pendant Light
 2 residential Kohler Generators at startup

+48

Response time3 days
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Plesh Electric, LLC
4.4(
111
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Readington, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Plesh electric did a fantastic job installing our whole house generator. We don’t have natural gas so we had to also had to have a propane tank installed. They did a great job organizing with the propane company and managing the township permits. I highly recommend them."
Outdoor Closed Panel Upgraded
Residential Generator
Outdoor Open Panel Upgraded
Residential Generator
Upgraded Panel Closed

+19

Response time2 days
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Princeton Electrical Makeover LLC
Princeton Electrical Makeover LLC
4.5(
207
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+2 more

Serving Readington, 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."
Tesla in charging status
Wiring Tesla Wall Connector
Full installation
Connection in the panel
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+26

Response time2 days
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for Voltage Therapy Electric, LLC
Voltage Therapy Electric, LLC
4.7(
23
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Readington, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Barry came on time and did the work quickly, effectively, and at the estimate he quoted. he also checked out a few other issues that I will have him correct in the near future. He is knowledgeable and I look forward to him working on other electrical needs."
Response time12 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Raymond Penna Electrical Contractor
4.4(
61
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Readington, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Ray is really a good electrician, and he knows what he is doing. He completed a neat job of installing our hardwired ChargePoint EV Charger at a reasonable price. Everything worked just fine without a glitch! He respects the time, and he kept me updated, which made it easier for me to plan things accordingly. I will definitely hire him again for all my electrical services needs and highly recommend Ray Penna."
Response time7 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Avatar for Current Electric Contracting, LLC
Current Electric Contracting, LLC
4.1(
44
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Generator - Install - For Business

Serving Readington, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had outlets installed. They wasted no time in getting the job done. They were Very Courteous, they new what they were doing and they were very clean! They put plastic around where ever they were drilling. Great Job!"
Arisol Job
Pack and Rent
Hillsborough Medical Offices
Starray Facility
Response time1 day
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Mr. Electric of Hunterdon
4.8(
16
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Portable Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Repair

Serving Readington, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have no complaints about Mr. Electric. In fact, the technician went above and beyond and was excellent. He couldn't make it on the day of installation, which was unexpected, but his stand in honored his commitments. The only reason to not give 5 stars was that it seemed excessively expensive. I wouldn't pay that again for what it was. I'd do it myself. Even Angi gave me a reasonable quote. They charge six times that reasonable quote for a simple outlet transfer... 10/10 for customer service. I guess you'd have to be though, for all that money."
New ceiling fan
Tesla
Light fixture before
Charge Point
Light fixture before

+60

Response time3 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by20%of homeowners
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Simmz Electrical
5.0(
1
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Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Readington, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Joe from Simmz Electrical was very skilled, charged a fair price and was great to work with. He did a wonderful job, worked very carefully and was very neat. He communicated with us quickly; is very reliable and prompt. We felt comfortable with him in our home; he is now our go to guy for anything electrical. Lucky find"
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

These advanced generators use a key fob or a smartphone app to remotely start, which is ideal for getting power back on immediately without venturing outside. This feature is more common on whole home generators, but you may be able to find it on large portable generators, too.

The cost to install a whole-house generator averages $5,200, with a typical price range of $1,500 to $8,900. However, total costs can vary from $400 for a small portable unit to over $18,000 for a large-capacity system. The most significant cost factor is the generator's size and capacity, but other variables include the brand, fuel type, and labor for assembly and installation.

Generator costs can be broken down by type:

  • Portable or Emergency Backup Generators (1kW–7.5kW): $500 to $2,000

  • Partial-Home Generators (9kW–20kW): $2,000 to $6,500

  • Whole-House Generators (22kW–48kW): $5,000 to $18,000

To avoid paying for more power than you need, consider hiring an electrician to calculate the electrical load for your essential appliances. It is also recommended to get at least three quotes to find the best deal for your specific needs and budget.

It might seem counterintuitive, but installing a generator transfer switch will save you money in the long run. While you’ll have to pay between $400 and $2,500 to have the transfer switch installed, you’ll recoup that amount later on when you don’t have to pay for expensive repairs to your appliances, devices, and electrical system that may have burned out, overloaded, or stopped working due to a sudden loss of power or an incorrect hook up of a generator to your home. 

Generators are usually sized by running watts and starting watts. Ideally, you’ll want a generator that can offer both the necessary running watts and starting watts for everything you need to power without going beyond 90% of its capacity. Calculate your home’s electrical load based on the breakers in your home or adding up the appliance and lighting needs of connected rooms.

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.

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