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Avatar for RAP Electric Co., Inc.
RAP Electric Co., Inc.
4.6(
137
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Rutherford, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Did all we needed quickly and in one day. Friendly, enjoyed having him in my house. Very reasonable price, really thought it would be much more. I had others working in my house while he was here and he worked very well around and with them. Great overall electrician."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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A Team Electrical Contractors Corp.
4.6(
65
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

Serving Rutherford, 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."
Service Upgrade
Generator
Service Upgrade
Generator
Service Upgrade

+141

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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AWR Electrical Contractors LLC
5.0(
11
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

Serving Rutherford, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Anthony is very professional, courteous and kept me informed throughout the project."
New house
New house
New house
New house
New house

+29

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by9%of homeowners
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Current Electric Contracting, LLC
4.1(
44
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Generator - Install - For Business

Serving Rutherford, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These folks were great. They came on time, removed and installed new lights,and clean up! I would definately call them again! They charged a fair price as well."
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Pack and Rent
Hillsborough Medical Offices
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Response time1 day
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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Franklin Electrical
5.0(
5
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Rutherford, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

At Franklin Electrical we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

Adding recessed lights
Adding recessed lights
Adding recessed lights
Adding recessed lights
Adding recessed lights

+4

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Gold Medal Service, LLC (NY)
3.7(
419
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

Serving Rutherford, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems make your house livable. One minor issue with any of these systems can put your home at a standstill. In case you find yourself in this unfortunate situation, know that you can count on Gold Medal Service. For over 24 years, our company has been based out of East Brunswick and taking care of the homes of New Jersey residents through our top-quality plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to address even the most mind-boggling issues of your in-home equipment. From repairs, installations, and upgrades, our technicians are known for getting the job done right every time. We also provide upfront pricing with a full description of the service before commencing work to avoid any surprises down the line.\n

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Albright Electric, LLC
3.8(
6
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Generator - Install - For BusinessGenerator - Repair - For Business

Serving Rutherford, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1962

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I hired Richard and his crew to install a generator for my daughters new home. I was very impressed with the workers they sent to my home, probably the friendliest contractors I've ever met. They completed the entire install in two days. I would definitely recommend Albright. Thanks guys!"
20kw on Albright's Signature Block Foundation
Franklin Lakes, NJ
Summitt, NJ
North Haledon, NJ
Hillsdale, NJ

+5

Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Energy output depends on turbine size, average wind speed at your site, and system efficiency. A 5 kW turbine in a good wind location can generate 8,000 to 12,000 kilowatt-hours per year, which may cover a large portion of an average home’s needs. Accurate output estimates require a professional wind assessment and a review of your household’s energy usage patterns.

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. 

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

You can expect a diesel generator to last for up to 30,000 hours of use, which works out to 20 to 25 years with the proper maintenance, of course. That depends on how much you use it, so a diesel generator used for emergencies a couple of times a year will last a lot longer than a generator that takes over for a faulty electrical grid every month for a day or two. 

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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