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

Serving Saddle River, 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
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Avatar for RAP Electric Co., Inc.
RAP Electric Co., Inc.
4.6(
137
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Saddle River, 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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AWR Electrical Contractors LLC
5.0(
11
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

Serving Saddle River, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Anthony did a great job installing extra outlets, lighting and a generator hook up at our new house. He was fast, efficient, clean and had great suggestions. He was so good, I recommended him to my son who had the same experience! I highly recommend AWR Electric."
New house
New house
New house
New house
New house

+29

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by9%of homeowners
Avatar for W.I.T. Electric
W.I.T. Electric
5.0(
13
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Saddle River, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bernie and Devin were on time, very clean and orderly, and even cleaned up dust that they didn’t make. Reasonably priced and outstanding work. Very knowledgeable. Gas my new panel up and running same day. Have a great price on my generator as well. Would highly recommend. A++"
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+6

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Franklin Electrical
5.0(
5
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Saddle River, 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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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

As a safety measure, you should always turn off the main breaker while operating your generator’s backup breaker. In addition, you should also switch off all appliance breakers so you don't have a power surge when the main breaker turns back on. And finally, turning off the main breaker prevents back-feeding, which endangers utility workers with the risk of electrocution. Back-feeding could also destroy the electrical circuits of your neighbors if they use the same power network.

Natural gas and electricity rates vary significantly based on location, and pricing can change over time, too. It’s possible that in locations where natural gas is particularly inexpensive, it will cost less than grid-based electricity will. However, you should also factor in the generator’s initial costs and maintenance needs, as well as its noise level and if it can comfortably power all your home appliances.

You may need a permit for a portable generator if you’ll be installing a transfer switch for your primary residence or similar work. Otherwise, a permit for other uses may not be necessary. Check your local building codes or ask a local generator installer for more information about your local regulations.

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.

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.

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