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

Serving Upper Saddle River, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Professional and knowledgeable at a fair price. Installed an EV charger and took care of some other smaller electrical issues too. Very happy with service, would recommend to a friend."
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
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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A Team Electrical Contractors Corp.
4.6(
65
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

Serving Upper Saddle River, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Next time I will ask only him to do the work in my multiple house and will recommend him to all my friends. In 3 days the work was done perfectly and the price was reasonable. Big thanks. Diana."
Service Upgrade
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+141

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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RAP Electric Co., Inc.
4.6(
137
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Upper 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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W.I.T. Electric
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - RepairFixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Upper Saddle River, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The electrical installation was excellent. The job was in an existing building and required a qualified installer to complete. I was extremely satisfied with both the quality and time of completion."
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+6

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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AWR Electrical Contractors LLC
5.0(
10
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

Serving Upper Saddle River, 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."
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+29

Recommended by10%of homeowners
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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.

Whole-house generators can run continuously for extended periods, even for weeks at a time (around 400 to 500 hours), as long as they have a sufficient fuel supply. However, this type of extensive use will increase wear and tear and can shorten the generator's overall lifespan. During long periods of operation, it's important to check and refill the engine oil as needed, potentially as frequently as daily depending on the model. If your generator uses a fuel tank, ensure it is kept full to prevent unexpected shutdowns.

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.

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.

Setting up utilities on a vacant property usually takes at least a few months, or between 6 weeks to 16 weeks. This process requires working with the local planning and zoning department, hiring a building contractor or engineer to design the utility layout, securing permits, laying the lines, and connecting the utilities.

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