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CPT Electric
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Central Islip, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Small jobs welcome

Customers say: Quality work

"Cole was very professional, installed a kitchen ceiling fan, a bathroom fixture, high hats in the living room, and installed 2 outlets and moved my plate for my landline. He cleaned up and there was nothing for me to do after he left except admire his work."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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Morris Electric
4.9(
30
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Central Islip, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"He made room in my electrical panel by installing double circuit-breakers to accommodate my home. Based on the work and how they presented themselves, I would recommend them. Very clean and professional, and I would hire them again in a heartbeat. Their price was reasonable, the work was great, and it was an overall pleasant experience."
Lake Ronkonkoma House
Lake Ronkonkoma House
200amp upgrade
200amp upgrade
200amp upgrade

+3

Response time2 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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GenShield LLC
5.0(
7
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Central Islip, 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

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Wilburforce Electric LLC
5.0(
8
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Central Islip, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were extremely honest, courteous, need and fair. We had them install all of the electric for my pool equipment, lights etc. and run electric to the dock for boat power. They were so good, we had them come back and re run all the electrical in the downstairs of our house including new outlets, lights etc. we also had them upgrade our panel to a 200 amp. I can not say enough about how clean and easy they were to work withâ ¦.I would recommend them 100%!"
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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A/C Performance Power, Inc.
5.0(
4
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Generator - Repair - For Business

Serving Central Islip, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jim, the Owner provided timely, Expert generator repair, to get a 15 year old 30KW generator that hadnâ  t run in years operational in 30 minutes. We were fortunate to find him, and appreciate his skill, integrity...truly a consummate Professional ! 5+ Star recommendation"
Generator repair
Generator repair
Generator repair
Generator repair
Generator repair

+27

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mister Sparky
5.0(
7
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Central Islip, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"All I can say is WOW, what a team! Brooks and Patrick spent the whole day yesterday, in my home, doing electrical upgrades and repairs including: Dusk to Dawn lighting, High Hats, Motion lights, New GFI outlets etc. They worked non-stop, refused multiple offers for food and drink, and completed each job to perfection. It was quite impressive watching them problem solve and rectify any issue they came across with the old wiring. When everything was completed, they walked me around the house making sure I was satisfied with all the work. Very satisfied I am, and highly recommend this team. You're gonna love them!"
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

The amount of time a standby generator can run continuously is around 3,000 hours on average. However, standby generators can generally run indefinitely as long as they have a continuous fuel supply. Generators hooked up to a home’s natural gas supply are the best option for extended usage, as these won’t rely on a finite fuel supply based on how much you have in storage. Generators running on liquid propane or diesel won’t last as long, as these require fuel storage and regular refueling to stay running.

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.

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. 

If you have a transfer switch properly installed, the generator and main electrical power cannot feed the system at the same time. However, you should still shut off the power at your main circuit breaker panel before activating the generator. If you do that, you’ll simply need to shut off the generator and reset your circuit breaker once the local power comes back on.

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