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Anderson Water & Power
4.4(
618
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Cortland, NY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We really like the professional job done by Paul, James III and Nate, they answered all our questions and explained everything to our understanding. They are no doubt well-trained in their field and dedicated to the reputation of the company. Kudos to our saleperson Tom, who also happens to be the president. We had on-location visits from 3 companies to have a whole-house generator installed and no doubt picked the best company."
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Cummins Install
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Transfer switch Cummins

+62

Response time2 days
56 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Hurricane Home Solutions, Inc.
5.0(
5
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Cortland, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Hurricane Generators keeps your home powered—no matter what the storm brings. We specialize in selling, installing, and maintaining premium home standby generators from trusted brands like Generac, Cummins, and Champion. Whether it’s a hurricane, ice storm, or unexpected outage, we make sure your lights stay on, your appliances run, and your family stays safe.\n\nFrom the moment you call, our experts guide you through every step—helping you choose the perfect generator, delivering a clean, professional installation, and providing ongoing service to keep it running flawlessly year after year. With fast response times and flexible maintenance plans, you can rest easy knowing your backup power is always ready.\n\nAt Hurricane Generators, we don’t just install equipment—we deliver peace of mind. When the power goes out, you won’t skip a beat.

The Hurricane Team is committed to seeing your project through from start to finish.
All our installations include an Automatic Transfer Switch, which allows your home generator to automatically startup during a power outage.
Our Standby Generator installations include all gas and electric work required.
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+4

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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4 Power Now Inc.
3.8(
28
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Cortland, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Outstanding from first meeting & purchase to 24Kw Generac's first start up. Amanda Tallman is completely thorough explaining all installation steps & the numerous items pertaining to this model. On the final day, in the rain, alone Amanda improved the propane line installed by gas supplier. We were so grateful for installation before cold weather & frozen ground occurs. Completely SATISFIED with 4 POWER NOW Roger Sevilla Throop Township."
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22 kw Generac
Manlius Generator
East syracuse generator
Auburn Generac Generator

+1

Response time2 days
Recommended by78%of homeowners
Mitchell Electric and HVAC/R
4.3(
14
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Generator - Repair - For Business

Serving Cortland, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We were very impressed with how quickly we received the service. Mr. Mitchell was very friendly and professional. Even though he mentioned that our furnace was getting old and might need additional service in the near future there was no pressure to do anything right away. We feel very confident in his expertise and will not hesitate to contact him when we need additional work."
Response time40 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
McMichael Electrical Contractors, Inc.
5.0(
2
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Cortland, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

At McMichael Electrical Contractors, Inc., we pride ourselves on providing quality service that our customers can believe in! Whether it is panel upgrades, service work, or generator installations, we can take care of all of your electrical needs! We service Keuka Park and the surrounding areas! \n

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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His and Her Flooring & Electric
4.2(
11
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Cortland, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It's still on going but have no doubt in their abilities to finish and follow through and do a great job. Communications is great! Has been a pleasure dealing with Dustin and Destiny. I had some pretty bad experiences choosing a contractor before I found His and Hers. But upon meeting with them I knew I was going to be very happy with them and their work. Not your typical contractor, they are just there to do the best job they can for an honest fee, very honest and no games. I will be using them to install my windows and drywall as well. Highly recommended!"
Lvt flooring install (Susan)
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Electrical Project

+65

Recommended by87%of homeowners
Mnw construction
4.8(
5
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

Serving Cortland, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Michael, the owner of MNW Construction, was awesome to work with. This bathroom remodel had special circumstances around it for a disabled family member and Mike took all factors into consideration. He listened to our needs, envisioned a functional design, picked out all materials, fixtures, colors, while working well within our set budget. Mike is extremely talented, educated and passionate about his trade and is a hard working business owner. He and his crew are great to work with and take pride in their work. Highly recommend!"
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+2

Response time4 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Ferrari Enterprise
4.5(
4
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Cortland, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Here at, Ferrari Enterprise, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Generator Install FAQs, 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. 

Portable generators provide backup power for essential appliances during outages and are easy to relocate.

A home that is 2,500 square feet will likely need a 20kW to 25kW generator. Consult your local generator installer to confirm the generator size needed to power your home before purchasing a new one. Be sure to consider how much power your necessary devices need to run.

Energy output depends on turbine size, average wind speed at your site, and system efficiency. A 5 kW turbine in a good wind location can generate 8,000 to 12,000 kilowatt-hours per year, which may cover a large portion of an average home’s needs. Accurate output estimates require a professional wind assessment and a review of your household’s energy usage patterns.

You may need a permit for a portable generator if you’ll be installing a transfer switch for your primary residence or similar work. Otherwise, a permit for other uses may not be necessary. Check your local building codes or ask a local generator installer for more information about your local regulations.

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