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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 Athens, 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
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by74%of homeowners
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Least Resistance Electrical Contracting LLC
5.0(
14
)
Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Athens, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Installed a 220W plug in for my welder. Great work super nice guy! Definitely recommend. Went over everything with me, very detailed and takes pride in his work. Easy to contact and answers very quickly. Thanks Steve!"
Let There Be Light!
Sub Panel
Early Stages of Electrical Rough In.
4 Gang Switch Box
Sub Panel Service Entry

+17

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JSP Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
3.8(
35
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Portable Generator - InstallFixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair+4 more

Serving Athens, NY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Your employee Gary Bryce was very courteous and relayed everything he was doing step by step. He did a wonderful job and I was impressed by how fast the service was. He was here when he said he would be. Very prompt!!! I am loving the ac that he fixed so fast."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Andrus Power Solutions
5.0(
1
)
Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Athens, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a great experience with Andrus. Tony came out before our Kohler generator installation to clean up our electrical panel and did an incredibly thorough job. Everything was left clean and organized. The generator installation itself went very smoothly. The team was professional, knowledgeable and respectful of our property, and everything was explained clearly along the way. We're very happy with the finished installation and feel much better knowing we're prepared for the next outage. Would definitely recommend Andrus!"
Generator Repair
Response time6 days
Ambrose Electric
4.4(
57
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Athens, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"As usual, Ambrose Electric was prompt, professional, courteous and efficient. Ambrose keeps our family generator running very well so my wife and I plus my daughter , her husband and 2 children who live only 3 doors away are assured of constant/ reliable electricity when most needed."
 Installed Generator
 Installed Generator
 Generator Installation
 Generator Install
Recommended by95%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 Athens, 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
Moore Power Systems
5.0(
7
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Athens, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Moore Power Systems has helped install multiple projects for myself! Some of these jobs were industrial/commercial as well as a couple residential jobs. Pat is extremely professional, provides high quality work in a timely manner! Every project he has completed has exceeded expectations, all while maintaining a fair price! I would definitely recommend his work to anyone!"
The end result, out of earsight
The trench we dug, we also removed some old satellite dishes for the customer at their request.
Even had to go under a side walk
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Generator Install FAQs, answered by experts

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.

A 10,000-watt generator can run a small to mid-sized central AC unit (typically up to 3 tons or 36,000 BTU) along with a few other appliances. However, larger AC units or additional loads will require a bigger generator. Consult a local generator installer to ensure you add the correct size generator to your home.

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. 

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 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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