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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 Chester, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recently had my generator serviced by Franks Generator Sales and Service. Frank arrived on time was very knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. I will definitely use Frank from now on and recommend him and Angie to my friends."
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+29

Response time2 days
Response rate98%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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GenShield LLC
5.0(
7
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Chester, 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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Ty Solar Electrician
4.9(
27
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Chester, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Offers commercial services

Customers say: True professional

Welcome to TY Solar Electrician, we are an elite electrician team, 50% of our team members is master electrician. We offer serious electrician services that master electrician license is required. The company is still young but the main team member has years of experience to provide you our excellent services. We proud about and garenteed all our jobs.\n

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Old installation

+4

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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W.I.T. Electric
5.0(
13
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Chester, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bernie and Devin were on time, very clean and orderly, and even cleaned up dust that they didn’t make. Reasonably priced and outstanding work. Very knowledgeable. Gas my new panel up and running same day. Have a great price on my generator as well. Would highly recommend. A++"
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+6

Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Home Pro Electric
Home Pro Electric
4.2(
20
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Chester, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Finding a competent and professional Electrician was important to us and we wanted to do our homework first before making a choice. We reached out to 3 Electricians with good ratings on Angie's List and Eric with Home Pro Electric was the first to respond to us and he was flexible to accommodate our schedule. We were only looking to get a free estimate for the work we needed done at first, but, as Eric was diagnosing the issues he started getting his hands dirty was able to quickly resolve the problems we were having with our outdoor lights, ceiling fan and switches. He was personable, professional and knowledgeable. Needless to say, we hired him on the spot. He was also respectful of our home and came in wearing booties as not to get our rugs dirty. His prices were also fair and quite reasonable. We will continue to utilize his services for additional electrical needs on our home. I am so relieved we have finally found an electrician we can trust and depend on and will gladly refer him to our friends!"
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+11

Response time4 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Amped Up Power Solutions LLC
Amped Up Power Solutions LLC
5.0(
5
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Chester, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Kyle is the consummate professional: an expert electrician who arrives at the scheduled time, works efficiently and thoroughly, and leaves without a trace of debris to clean up. His knowledge and knowledge-how, coupled with an easy-going, courteous manner, make him my ‘go-to’ electrician. Kyle is simply among the best of the best."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

Costs depend on generator type, labor, and additional wiring or transfer switch requirements.

It is safe to run a generator continuously, but you must follow safety protocols to ensure personal and home safety. Read the manufacturer’s instructions for specific recommendations, but the general recommendation is to turn generators off overnight or when you’re away from the house. Overworked generators can pose a fire hazard and if your generator is not in a well-ventilated area, running it continuously could lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.

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