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Avatar for JN Electric, LLC
JN Electric, LLC
4.9(
110
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving River Edge, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Julian and his assistant replaced our old breaker panel, and also installed a portable generator portal along with an interlock kit, all for a very reasonable price. The work was careful and professional. Very satisfied."
Recessed lighting and fan/light
Recessed lighting and fan/light
Recessed lighting and fan/light
Recessed lighting and fan/light
Recessed lighting.

+1

Response time6 hrs
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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RAP Electric Co., Inc.
4.6(
137
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving River Edge, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Amax Electric LLC
4.9(
42
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving River Edge, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"ad an excellent experience with this electrician. He came out to my building to take a circuit breaker panel out of service and perform the necessary disconnects. Instead of just doing the work and charging us, he took the time to thoroughly inspect the panel and discovered it was not powered at all. He showed me everything clearly and was completely honest about the situation. Because of his integrity, my company saved over $1,500 in unnecessary work. It’s rare to find someone this straightforward and trustworthy in the field. I highly recommend him for anyone looking for an honest, knowledgeable, and professional electrician."
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4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for AWR Electrical Contractors LLC
AWR Electrical Contractors LLC
5.0(
10
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

Serving River Edge, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The owner Anthony was great. He explained everything they had. Todo and how long we would be without power. There work was very clean and neat. The home generator was the best thing we ever did he even comes and serves it every few months to make sure its working as it should. We world highly recommend AWR and we would use them again if we had another electrical project."
New house
New house
New house
New house
New house

+29

Recommended by10%of homeowners
Avatar for Triton Electrical Inc.
Triton Electrical Inc.
5.0(
9
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving River Edge, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hired Triton to wire my entire 16,000 sf new construction home. Their work was impeccable and I could not have been happier with their work. Everything was done neatly and his guys were very knowledgeable and got the job done ahead of schedule. I highly recommend you call Triton Electrical."
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SADDLE HILL WINERY

+7

Response time1 day
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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. 

To power a central air system during a power outage, the whole-house generator will need to be at least 5,000 watts, and this number will significantly increase for larger units. Check the specific wattage requirements of your AC unit to choose the right generator size. Consider consulting a generator installer to ensure your whole-house generator meets your electrical load needs.

Portable generators provide backup power for essential appliances during outages and are easy to relocate.

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.

A 1,500 square foot home will likely need a 15kW to 20kW generator. When deciding on whole-house generator size, add up the total wattage of the devices that you’d like to continue running during a power outage. That way, you can ensure you purchase a generator that can power your necessary appliances or medical equipment during an electrical emergency.

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