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Ohms Electrical Services
4.6(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Ashland, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am very pleased with the work. The new light fixtures look great and the process of having them installed was painless. Ohms was always responsive and friendly. But more importantly, they did the job correctly and quickly. I hope to them again for a much bigger project."
Service Upgrade
Service Panel with Transfer Switch
Commercial Service Panel
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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KWD Electric Inc
4.5(
46
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Ashland, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a great experience with Ken, Owner of KWD. He was a pleasure to work with, very professional and knowledgable in this field. His quotes were reasonable compared to others and we had no issues generally with the additional crews brought in or finishing within our timeline."
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+15

Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Panicola Electric
5.0(
4
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Ashland, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike did an incredible job on our new construction. Very professional and was pleasant to work with. Even after our house was done he was very helpful when we needed him. I would certainly recommend him. Very trustworthy."
Response time20 mins
Response rate92%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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JW Birdsall
3.7(
8
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Ashland, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jeff Birdsall, Does professional outstanding work. We will be calling on his expertise for all our future projects. We already are planning on more of his contractual construction work in the fall. Jeff, Kept us updated on all his scheduled appointments. We were very pleased with his work ethic."
Bathroom remodel
Hardwood flooring
Exterior renovation
kitchen remodel
Trex deck system

+9

Response time1 day
Response rate91%
Recommended by85%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.

Yes, natural gas generators can work without electricity. Natural gas generators are a common type of backup or whole-house generator that operates when the electrical grid isn’t working. The trick is using a transfer switch (which usually needs to be installed with the generator) that safely switches the home electrical system from the power grid to generator power when needed.

While the rating will tell you how many watts the refrigerator needs at the peak of its cycle, it requires additional wattage to start. At the bare minimum, you’ll need a 1,500-watt generator to get the fridge up and running after a blackout. A 2,000-watt generator should be sufficient for most home refrigerators.

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.

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.

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