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Avatar for Spirelli Electric Inc
Spirelli Electric Inc
4.9(
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Serving Cold Spring, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1985

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Warranties offered

"Artie and Greg came to our house multiple times for wiring related to a kitchen renovation. They wired our new kitchen island for an outlet and microwave. They also installed new high-hats and pendants in the kitchen. They were professional, competent, and efficient. They did great work and I would highly recommend them."
New recessed lighting
New electric baseboard heat
New lighting in closet
Replacement of switches and outlets
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+21

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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B-Dyson Electric
4.9(
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Serving Cold Spring, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great work quality for fixing numerous fixtures, installing new lights, and installing an electric car charger. Would highly recommend"
kitchen renovation
office
Conference Room Lighting
Conference Room
Office Space Hallway Lighting

+7

Response time11 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Amped Up Power Solutions LLC
5.0(
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Serving Cold Spring, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This was my first project of this sort so I didn’t know what I didn’t know. Amped Up took their time to explain what needed to be done and my options for getting it done. I had several estimates but based on the information I received and transparency about options and cost associated with those options, Amped Up was the way to go. Very pleased with the work. Quick, efficient, and clean. I will definitely hire again."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
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Taconic Renewable Energy Solutions, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Cold Spring, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ed is very easy to work with; very accommodative, clear communication and does what he promise. We have not had that around here with contractors so this is new to us."
Response time4 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Generally, you’ll want to keep between 60 and 70 feet between the generator and the transfer switch. There are a few reasons for this, including:

  • The distance reduces the noise coming from the generator into your home.

  • It increases efficiency because you won’t have a voltage drop from this short of a distance.

  • Prevents carbon monoxide poisoning: keep at least 15 feet between your generator and an open window. 

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.

In some situations, yes. Never try to put biofuel into any home generator without checking the specifics first. If a generator has the ability to run on diesel, it can also run pure biofuel (the clear kind made from seed oils, for example). But if you are using biofuel made from animal fats or vegetable oils, the generator will need significant modifications before it can handle a sludgier type of biofuel.

Yes, natural gas generators can work without electricity. Natural gas generators are a common type of backup or whole-house generator that operates when the electrical grid isn’t working. The trick is using a transfer switch (which usually needs to be installed with the generator) that safely switches the home electrical system from the power grid to generator power when needed.

If you’re deciding between a solar battery versus a generator for the best backup power solution, you can take a few factors into consideration. Solar batteries are quiet while generators can be quite loud. Generators have a lower up-front cost, but they require fuel and ongoing maintenance while solar batteries are more expensive but don’t have many ongoing costs.

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