Give Capital District Electric a call at (518) 573-1059 where no job is too big or too small. We do quality work, right the first time! Whenever you call Capital District Electric you will speak to a licensed electrician. Whenever you have us do your work it will be done by a licensed electrician not a helper or a electrician in training. We accept Checks, cash and all major credit cards. Additional email - [email protected].
"Great. Eric was on time. Finished the job in a timely manner . Cleaned up after himself."
Thomas S on August 2025
Give Capital District Electric a call at (518) 573-1059 where no job is too big or too small. We do quality work, right the first time! Whenever you call Capital District Electric you will speak to a licensed electrician. Whenever you have us do your work it will be done by a licensed electrician not a helper or a electrician in training. We accept Checks, cash and all major credit cards. Additional email - [email protected].
"Great. Eric was on time. Finished the job in a timely manner . Cleaned up after himself."
Our mission at S & S Electric of NY, LLC is to continue the growth of our business by doing right by all of our clients. We love seeing that one of a kind smile on a home owners face at the end of a project! S & S Electric of NY, LLC stacks up with the competition and surpasses it with competitive prices, second to none workmanship and a prompt/responsive team! We give you quality that you can measure, and a finished product that will enhance your home forever. Call us today!
"Excellent communication. Got the job done quickly and professionally."
Kevin M on October 2025
Our mission at S & S Electric of NY, LLC is to continue the growth of our business by doing right by all of our clients. We love seeing that one of a kind smile on a home owners face at the end of a project! S & S Electric of NY, LLC stacks up with the competition and surpasses it with competitive prices, second to none workmanship and a prompt/responsive team! We give you quality that you can measure, and a finished product that will enhance your home forever. Call us today!
"Excellent communication. Got the job done quickly and professionally."
G&W Electric, 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.
"knowledgeable, Good energy, Friendly. I will have him come back to do more jobs and i highly recommend him because he is a very good worker. when he finish the job he help us look for anything else that was needed in the house before leaving "
Esther W on December 2025
G&W Electric, 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.
"knowledgeable, Good energy, Friendly. I will have him come back to do more jobs and i highly recommend him because he is a very good worker. when he finish the job he help us look for anything else that was needed in the house before leaving "
WB Lightning Rods is a third-generation lightning protection contractor. Family Owned and operated for over 60 years. installing U.L. Listed Lightning protection systems, All Over the East coast, Midwest south east and south west regions of the U.S. Installations on Residential Homes, Estate Properties, Agricultural and Equestrian Properties. Lightning Protection for trees is also available. No job to big or small References upon Request. Contact us today for a no cost or obligation estimate. We look forward to working with you on your Lightning Protection Project. Thank you. **WE ARE NOT ELECTRICIANS** **WE ONLY INSTALL LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEMS **
"Great company, they were fast, friendly, & accommodating. I would definitely use them again."
Jennifer B on October 2024
WB Lightning Rods is a third-generation lightning protection contractor. Family Owned and operated for over 60 years. installing U.L. Listed Lightning protection systems, All Over the East coast, Midwest south east and south west regions of the U.S. Installations on Residential Homes, Estate Properties, Agricultural and Equestrian Properties. Lightning Protection for trees is also available. No job to big or small References upon Request. Contact us today for a no cost or obligation estimate. We look forward to working with you on your Lightning Protection Project. Thank you. **WE ARE NOT ELECTRICIANS** **WE ONLY INSTALL LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEMS **
"Great company, they were fast, friendly, & accommodating. I would definitely use them again."
Jesse Blodgett 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.
"Jesse was very professional, showed up when he said he would, did great work and was very reasonable! I have already brought him back to do some more miscellaneous electrical work.
Would recommend 10/10!."
Chris L on December 2025
Jesse Blodgett 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.
"Jesse was very professional, showed up when he said he would, did great work and was very reasonable! I have already brought him back to do some more miscellaneous electrical work.
Would recommend 10/10!."
At Rubino Electric, we focus on providing world-class electrical services. We specialize in working closely with our customers and being personable with all of their electrical needs. We have decades of experience and are ready for any of our customer's electrical needs.
"He was very professional and did a wonderful job did more then I expected very nice a fast I will be using him again if allowed thank you so much we love the work he's your 1stop shop ."
Geniene J on July 2024
At Rubino Electric, we focus on providing world-class electrical services. We specialize in working closely with our customers and being personable with all of their electrical needs. We have decades of experience and are ready for any of our customer's electrical needs.
"He was very professional and did a wonderful job did more then I expected very nice a fast I will be using him again if allowed thank you so much we love the work he's your 1stop shop ."
Ambrose Electric has been a contractor for over 30 years, specializing in industrial, commercial and residential electrical work. We are also a Power Pro Elite Generac generator dealer. We also have design build and other technical services available to our customers. Our mission is simply to deliver the highest quality products and services at a responsible cost to each of our clients. Quality of Service is the Hallmark of Ambrose Electric and it's team members. Since 1980 we have held to this standard, making us one of the most respected and recognized names in the Albany area.
"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. "
George T on March 2025
Ambrose Electric has been a contractor for over 30 years, specializing in industrial, commercial and residential electrical work. We are also a Power Pro Elite Generac generator dealer. We also have design build and other technical services available to our customers. Our mission is simply to deliver the highest quality products and services at a responsible cost to each of our clients. Quality of Service is the Hallmark of Ambrose Electric and it's team members. Since 1980 we have held to this standard, making us one of the most respected and recognized names in the Albany area.
"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. "
The modern suburban and small town home of today has become an ideal lightning target. The home owner would do well to recognize lightning for the destructive force that it is and protect against this major life and fire hazard. Donohue's Lightning Rods is based in Missouri, near the factory where most of the residential and commercial lightning rod supplies are manufactured. Jim travels regularly to Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, and New York. Call today to find out when Jim will be in your area. For installations outside Missouri, Kansas, or Texas, Jim waits until there are a few customers lined up, thus being able to provide the same quality services at affordable prices. **WE DO NOT DO ELECTRICAL SERVICES.** (ONLY LIGHTNING RODS)
"The job was beautifully and professionally done. I have a zero scape yard and the gentleman was concerned about disturbing the gravel when putting the rod into the ground. WOW!!!!"
Debra D on June 2025
The modern suburban and small town home of today has become an ideal lightning target. The home owner would do well to recognize lightning for the destructive force that it is and protect against this major life and fire hazard. Donohue's Lightning Rods is based in Missouri, near the factory where most of the residential and commercial lightning rod supplies are manufactured. Jim travels regularly to Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, and New York. Call today to find out when Jim will be in your area. For installations outside Missouri, Kansas, or Texas, Jim waits until there are a few customers lined up, thus being able to provide the same quality services at affordable prices. **WE DO NOT DO ELECTRICAL SERVICES.** (ONLY LIGHTNING RODS)
"The job was beautifully and professionally done. I have a zero scape yard and the gentleman was concerned about disturbing the gravel when putting the rod into the ground. WOW!!!!"
We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you!
"So efficient and great at communication. Was prompt and will certainly hire again for future projects!"
Richard H on December 2025
We invite you to experience a tradition of customer satisfaction that will exceed your greatest expectations. Our professionalism and quality workmanship will accurately reflect your taste and lifestyle. From conception to completion, we work with you until the job is done. We are ethical, honest, and easy to communicate with. Call us today you'll be pleased you did. Thank you!
"So efficient and great at communication. Was prompt and will certainly hire again for future projects!"
We specialize in electrical services, repairs, installs, troubleshooting, lighting, panel upgrades, ceiling fans, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won?t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Fast, courteous, thorough. I would recommend them to anyone, they did a good job. Came the same day and finished the project in a timely manner. Came within the estimate range."
Claudia B on November 2025
We specialize in electrical services, repairs, installs, troubleshooting, lighting, panel upgrades, ceiling fans, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won?t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Fast, courteous, thorough. I would recommend them to anyone, they did a good job. Came the same day and finished the project in a timely manner. Came within the estimate range."
Claudia B on November 2025
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts
As a safety measure, you should always turn off the main breaker while operating your generator’s backup breaker. In addition, you should also switch off all appliance breakers so you don't have a power surge when the main breaker turns back on. And finally, turning off the main breaker prevents back-feeding, which endangers utility workers with the risk of electrocution. Back-feeding could also destroy the electrical circuits of your neighbors if they use the same power network.
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.
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.
Here’s what you can run with different wattages and types of generators:
Portable generator:
2,000 watts can handle a large appliance like a freezer or refrigerator, plus a few smaller items like phones or computer chargers.
4,000 watts will keep two large appliances operating and a few smaller devices.
8,000 watts should power most essential appliances and other devices, including a sump pump, well pump, or your dishwasher.
Partial to whole-house generator:
20,000 watts and above will make it seem like your home’s power is still on.
When properly maintained, natural gas generators can last a long time, as much as 20 to 40 years. They have relatively few needs compared to generators with other fuel types. However, the generator’s lifespan ultimately depends on how often the generator is used and for how long it’s left running.
The Berlin, NY homeowners’ guide to generator installs
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Keeping on top of generator maintenance and repairs gives you extra peace of mind as a homeowner. Find out how much regular generator maintenance costs.
When the power goes out, your whole house generator can keep your home running if it has enough propane to fuel it. Read our guide to propane use for whole house generators to determine how much you need.
Before deciding between a gas generator and a natural gas generator, explore the differences. Compare gas vs. natural gas generator with our informative guide.
