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Top-Rated Generator install pros in Altamont - Updated Nov 2026

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

"We had a project to install a generator hook-up point and a new 240 line for a central air conditioner. The Electrician, Wes, has to "fish" a wire through our garage wall ceiling to reach the outside wall - the work was completed very quickly and well done. If you need high quality electrical work S & S Electric is an excellent choice."
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
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by74%of homeowners
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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
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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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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

"EXCELLENT! We needed lights installed around the outside of our house. Comalli’s electricians are very professional, neat and friendly. They will be returning for another job inside the house as well. We will be contacting Comalli for any and all future electrical work needed."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Hometown Electrical, LLC
5.0(
17
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving Altamont, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rich was very knowledgeable and professional, and pleasant to work with. He completed several projects for me- installed an outdoor floodlight, several indoor recessed lights, and an indoor light fixture. His fee was extremely reasonable, and his work is excellent. I could not be happier with the results. I will definitely be contacting him for any future electrical projects, and will be sharing his info with friends as well"
Old 100A panel
New 200A panel
Properly labeled cover
Response time6 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Generator Install FAQs, answered by experts

Most homeowners won't be able to claim a home generator as a tax write-off. However, a whole-house generator may be tax-deductible in certain situations depending on its purpose. For instance, if it's needed to power essential medical equipment, it may qualify as a medical expense deduction. Also, in some cases, businesses can deduct a generator as a business expense if it supports operations. Always consult a tax professional to determine eligibility based on your specific circumstances and the applicable IRS regulations.

Whole-house generators need to be installed on level ground several feet away from walls and other objects. Because they tap into the electrical system directly, they usually need to be close to your home electrical panel for a transfer switch installation. It also helps with installation if they are near to a gas line or propane tank installation.

If you’re wondering whether gas generators produce carbon monoxide, know that natural gas generators do not produce carbon monoxide if they are functioning properly, as natural gas burns cleanly. However, if the generator malfunctions and the gas does not burn completely, there is potential for carbon dioxide to be produced. To prevent malfunctions, it's crucial to perform regular maintenance, including running the generator weekly and scheduling professional inspections every 6 to 12 months. Also, be sure to test your carbon monoxide detectors regularly to ensure they function in the rare case of the generator producing carbon monoxide.

If you have a transfer switch properly installed, the generator and main electrical power cannot feed the system at the same time. However, you should still shut off the power at your main circuit breaker panel before activating the generator. If you do that, you’ll simply need to shut off the generator and reset your circuit breaker once the local power comes back on.

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. 

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