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Anderson Water & Power
4.4(
617
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Serving Collins, NY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a Cummins generator installed. Our installers were professional and knowledgeable. I highly recommend Anderson."
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+62

Response time2 days
186 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Hurricane Home Solutions, Inc.
4.7(
244
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Serving Collins, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The installation techs for my generator install were very polite and professional. They put a drop cloth down so they wouldn't make a mess on my floors. The generator cummings is top of the line."
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8.5kW Side Profile
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Champion Automatic Transfer Switch
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+9

Response time11 hrs
Response rate94%
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Peterson Electric, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Collins, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brandon did a fantastic job putting our new bathroom exhaust fan in. He was efficient and thoughtful for all our needs. Would definitely hire him again for any future projects"
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Residential Rewiring
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Residential Rewiring
Residential Rewiring

+7

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Recommended by12%of homeowners
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Dynamic Electrical Solutions
4.5(
149
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Serving Collins, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"They called promptly, set an appointment quickly and in a very short time frame, and kept the appointment flawlessly. And to my delight, got my charging station installed same day!"
200 Amp Underground
200 Amp Underground
200 Amp Underground
200 Amp Underground
200 Amp Underground

+33

Response time1 day
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Beres Electrical Services
4.4(
9
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Serving Collins, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Here at Beres Electrical Services, Inc., we focus on quality electrical projects. We use our years of experience and expertise to complete your project with perfection. We are easy to work with, and get the job done right the first time. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business, and your satisfaction is our number one priority. Please call us today, for an estimate. We look forward to working with you!

Response time2 days
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Fleischman Electrical & Construction LLC
5.0(
3
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Serving Collins, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sierra did a great job. Ran new electric and installed our Govee lights. Even took the time to help us download app on phone so we can control the lights."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate96%
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South Townes Electric
New to Angi

Serving Collins, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

South Townes electric, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 15 years of experience serving Hamburg, NY and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

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Gypsy Garage
5.0(
12
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Serving Collins, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Electrical consultation and repairs. My house has some crazy electrical stuff. Gypsy Garage helped me to understand what was going on and what to do. They repaired some of the issues I had. Great communication. Great service. Knowledgeable. Highly recommend."
Response time1 day
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

You can expect a diesel generator to last for up to 30,000 hours of use, which works out to 20 to 25 years with the proper maintenance, of course. That depends on how much you use it, so a diesel generator used for emergencies a couple of times a year will last a lot longer than a generator that takes over for a faulty electrical grid every month for a day or two. 

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.

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.

Generators are usually sized by running watts and starting watts. Ideally, you’ll want a generator that can offer both the necessary running watts and starting watts for everything you need to power without going beyond 90% of its capacity. Calculate your home’s electrical load based on the breakers in your home or adding up the appliance and lighting needs of connected rooms.

It might seem counterintuitive, but installing a generator transfer switch will save you money in the long run. While you’ll have to pay between $400 and $2,500 to have the transfer switch installed, you’ll recoup that amount later on when you don’t have to pay for expensive repairs to your appliances, devices, and electrical system that may have burned out, overloaded, or stopped working due to a sudden loss of power or an incorrect hook up of a generator to your home. 

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