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S & S Electric of NY, LLC
5.0(
141
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving Altamont, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wes returned our phone call & set up a consultation appointment. Followed up with a quote and explanation of costs. We set up the installation time and Wes arrived / installed bathroom fan /ran the fan to ensure satisfaction then cleaned up the work space. We would recommend S&S Electric."
New 200 amp electrical service panel
Existing 100 amp electrical service meter & pa
Exiting 2 meter, 2 panel electrical service
New 2 family, 2 panel circuit breaker service
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by74%of homeowners
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Evolution Power and Development
4.8(
26
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving Altamont, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Offers commercial services

Customers say: Quick response

"Jesse completed the electrical work for our new above ground pool and also replaced our electrical panel. He was professional, timely and very reasonably priced. We will use him for all future electrical work at our home."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate97%
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
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R&D Electrical
5.0(
16
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Altamont, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Ryan and his team have done a number of jobs (both large and small) since we bought our house this April, including a panel upgrade. They are communicative throughout the process, work in a timely fashion, and don’t try to upsell."
Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
64 neighbors recently requested a quote
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CHIEF ELECTRIC LLC
5.0(
20
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Altamont, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent job installing our 120V outdoor generator outlet! The weatherproof box is securely mounted, ran the conduit neatly, and clearly labelled for emergency use. I truly appreciate the quick turnaround time and how efficient you got everything set up and tested. Highly recommend for any fast reliable electrical work!"
CHIEF ELECTRIC LLC
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Troy Generator Service
New to Angi
Fixed Generator - Repair

Serving Altamont, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Troy Generator Service LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. 21 years experience.

Response time20 mins
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Advanced Power, LLC
4.8(
38
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Fixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Repair - For Business

Serving Altamont, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They called me minutes after putting in the request online. They arrived a few days later, and got my generator running again."
Generac 16kW
Generac 22kW
Generac Residential Installation
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Affordable Electric
4.6(
63
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Altamont, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I got a new stove. They had to put in something for my new stove. There were things they did, they did a lot of things. Changing out light bulbs, installing lights and plugs, outlets and things like that. I keep using them, They put in the new electrical panel. They work here a lot. There are some more things that need to be done. They are who I will call."
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Comalli Electric Inc
4.4(
34
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Altamont, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Well but old house complicated the work and not all work could be completed without major upgrading."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

To reduce AC startup power for a whole-house generator, install a soft start kit or hard start capacitor, which lowers the initial surge by gradually ramping up the compressor. Using a smart load manager can also help by staggering startup loads, preventing a system overload and future costly repairs.

The amount of time a standby generator can run continuously is around 3,000 hours on average. However, standby generators can generally run indefinitely as long as they have a continuous fuel supply. Generators hooked up to a home’s natural gas supply are the best option for extended usage, as these won’t rely on a finite fuel supply based on how much you have in storage. Generators running on liquid propane or diesel won’t last as long, as these require fuel storage and regular refueling to stay running.

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.

You can determine what size generator you need for a transfer switch by matching the switch to the largest outlet on your generator. Larger generators can power up to 10 circuits, while most 5,000-watt generators can provide power to six circuits. So, if your generator’s largest outlet is 30 amps, you’ll need a 30-amp transfer switch.

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. 

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