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S & S Electric of NY, LLC
5.0(
138
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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
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Least Resistance Electrical Contracting LLC
5.0(
14
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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

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6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JSP Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
3.8(
34
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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%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Andrus Power Solutions
5.0(
1
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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
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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

"Everything went great, and they were very flexible when our pool installation date changed 4 times!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Black Crow Power Solutions
4.8(
19
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Fixed Generator - Repair

Serving Athens, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Juan ran a 50 amp wire and installed a 50amp breaker and outlet outside my home for a generator hookup. He also installed an interlock switch and utility power alarm. He showed up on time and did nice work, as well as working with me to design the best solution for my needs. All at a fair price. Definitely would recommend!"
Response time1 day
Response rate94%
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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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 questions, answered by experts

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. 

Generators are usually sized by running watts and starting watts. Ideally, you’ll want a generator that can offer both the necessary running watts and starting watts for everything you need to power without going beyond 90% of its capacity. Calculate your home’s electrical load based on the breakers in your home or adding up the appliance and lighting needs of connected rooms.

Homeowners can often access federal tax credits, such as the Investment Tax Credit (ITC), which covers a percentage of installation costs. Many states and utilities offer additional rebates, grants, or performance-based incentives. These programs can significantly lower your upfront investment. Check the Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE) or contact your local energy office for current offers.

In most municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home generators. A permit for a generator usually costs between $50 and $250, depending on where you live. Your electrician or certified generator installer will usually pull the permit for you—and might be required to do so by your building department—but you’ll be on the hook for the cost of the permit. You should ask your installer before agreeing to any work if they will pull the necessary permits for your project.

To power a central air system during a power outage, the whole-house generator will need to be at least 5,000 watts, and this number will significantly increase for larger units. Check the specific wattage requirements of your AC unit to choose the right generator size. Consider consulting a generator installer to ensure your whole-house generator meets your electrical load needs.

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