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Avatar for Frank's Generator Sales Service & Repair
Frank's Generator Sales Service & Repair
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairPortable Generator - Install+4 more

Serving Carmel, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"10 yr old Generac GP6500E wouldn’t start. Called around and many want to upsell to permanent. Found Franks and what a delight. Honest, down to earth, affordable for senior. Showed up on time. Changed oil, spark plug. Pulled carburetor and found it dirty and fouled. Got used one from his shop(same day) and installed. Gen started right up on one or two pulls. Battery was dead but showed us how to replace. Highly recommend Frank’s Generator."
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+29

Response time2 days
Response rate98%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Tri-Cat Electric
4.8(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+2 more

Serving Carmel, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent! Angelo and Joe are super nice guys. Helped me and my family when Con Ed decided to abandon us. The hooked up the generator, gave detailed instructions on how to operate and were quick to respond. Will definitely hire them again! Thank you Tri Cat Electric!"
Response time11 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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GenShield LLC
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - Repair

Serving Carmel, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We specialize in generator service and repair and provide unmatched customer service! You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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T. Webber Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric
3.9(
277
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

Serving Carmel, NY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It took 3 appointments made to finally get the installer to my home. When he arrived he was pleasant, professional, and efficient. The delay in getting him was because of other emergencies."
No Bathroom is too small for Bath Planet
Shower, Floors and Vanity Replacements
Bathroom Remodel
Handicap Accessible Showers
Before and After Shower Renovations

+1

Response time6 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
Dtapia Electric LLC
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Carmel, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Electrical services; 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! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!\n

Chandelier installation
New kitchen lighting
Relocation of 200 amp service
Car charger
Relocation of 200 amp service

+5

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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. 

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.

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 if you can use your electric vehicle as a backup battery, it depends on whether your EV is compatible with bidirectional charging. This technology allows energy to flow both ways, enabling vehicle-to-home (V2H) backup power, vehicle-to-load (V2L) for appliances and camping, and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) to support the power grid. Compatible EVs convert stored DC energy into usable AC power, helping reduce energy costs and enhance grid stability while providing emergency backup power.

Yes, installing a generator usually increases your property value because buyers are getting the added peace of mind knowing they’ll be able to maintain power through blackouts. In most cases, you should see close to a 100% return on investment (ROI). Keep in mind that home generators usually need a permanent foundation, and installing a concrete slab will likely raise your property taxes slightly.

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