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

Serving Austerlitz, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very responsive and easy to work with. High quality work, has extensive electrical experience. Also provided and installed whole house back up generator."
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 by74%of homeowners
Evolution Power and Development
4.8(
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving Austerlitz, 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%
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Rubino Electric
4.8(
27
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Austerlitz, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Customers say: Terrific value

"Awesome service!!! Really did an outstanding job for install, planning, and cleanup. Needed a new wire run and circuit for a new over the range microwave. Again awesome job! Highly recommended!!"
Service upgrades
Response time10 hrs
Response rate93%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Andrus Power Solutions
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Austerlitz, 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
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Troy Generator Service
New to Angi
Fixed Generator - Repair

Serving Austerlitz, 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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Hurricane Home Solutions, Inc.
4.6(
209
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Austerlitz, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Company representatives arrived, were informative and friendly. They performed their job proficiently and cleaned up after the generator install. I would highly recommend this company."
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8.5kW Champion Side Profile
8.5kW Champion Front Profile
Champion Transfer Switch
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Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Ambrose Electric
4.4(
57
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Austerlitz, 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."
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

To determine the right size generator for your house, you should calculate the total wattage of the appliances and devices you want to power during an outage. List all essential items, note their start-up wattages, and add them together.

Here are some typical wattage requirements for common appliances:

  • Refrigerator: 600 watts

  • Large dehumidifier: 700 watts

  • Large window air conditioner: 1,400 watts

  • Water heater: 3,000 to 4,500 watts

  • Electric furnace: 5,000 to 25,000 watts

A 7,500-watt generator might be sufficient for essentials like a refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits. However, for high-demand items like a water heater or furnace, a whole-home generator is a better choice. A portable generator may be enough if you only need to power a few critical items.

While home square footage can offer a rough estimate, it is not always a reliable indicator. For reference, here are some typical generator sizes based on square footage:

  • 1,000 sq ft: 6–9 kW

  • 1,500 sq ft: 7–10 kW

  • 2,000 sq ft: 10–14 kW

  • 2,500 sq ft: 12–16 kW

  • 3,000 sq ft: 16–20 kW+

For the most accurate sizing, consult a professional who can calculate your home's peak and average power consumption and recommend the optimal generator.

Energy output depends on turbine size, average wind speed at your site, and system efficiency. A 5 kW turbine in a good wind location can generate 8,000 to 12,000 kilowatt-hours per year, which may cover a large portion of an average home’s needs. Accurate output estimates require a professional wind assessment and a review of your household’s energy usage patterns.

No, you should never plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your house. This practice is extremely dangerous, often illegal, and can cause "back-feeding," where power from the generator flows back into utility lines, creating a life-threatening hazard for utility workers. It can also damage your home's electrical system, including appliances like pumps and HVAC fans. If the main power is restored while the generator is connected, it can destroy the generator and cause an electrical fire. To safely connect a generator, you must use a professionally installed transfer switch or an interlocking kit, which prevents back-feeding by disconnecting your home from the utility grid before the generator provides power.

Generators run on a variety of fuel types, ranging from natural gas to solar power. Keep in mind that fuel costs varying by type:

  • Natural gas: $2,000–$21,000 per year 

  • Liquid propane: $2,000–$21,000 per year

  • Diesel: $3,000–$20,000 per year

  • Gasoline: $500–$3,000 per year

  • Solar generator: $2,000–$25,000 per unit

  • Battery backup: $10,000–$25,000 per unit

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.

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