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Avatar for Spirelli Electric Inc
Spirelli Electric Inc
4.9(
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Serving Cross River, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

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
Additional Photos

+21

Response time1 day
Response rate99%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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B-Dyson Electric
4.9(
126
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Serving Cross River, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Pat and his team to install some new outlets, replace some old 2 prong outlets and install and wire a new ceiling fan. He and his team had the whole project completely finished successfully within 8 hours. We will be repeat customers!"
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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Star Electric
4.1(
117
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Serving Cross River, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Fast and super helpful. Gave me a proposal right away. Started work same week. If deviations were needed, was specific on what and why. Reasonable and fair pricing, and honest about their capabilities and areas of expertise. Professional team and went out the way to provide additional references for other concerns. I also appreciated the video Fabio took to show me the before and after, especially in areas I was unable to see."
38 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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PD Electrical Corp.
5.0(
9
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Serving Cross River, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Offers commercial services

"Needed some designated outlets installed for company server, paul came out to have a look and completed the job next day. Was quick and clean. Would use in the future."
Lighting
Response time5 hrs
Response rate88%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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T. Webber Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric
3.9(
277
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Serving Cross River, NY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It took 3 appointments made to finally get the installer to my home. When he arrived he was pleasant, professional, and efficient. The delay in getting him was because of other emergencies."
No Bathroom is too small for Bath Planet
Shower, Floors and Vanity Replacements
Bathroom Remodel
Handicap Accessible Showers
Before and After Shower Renovations

+1

Response time6 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%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. 

Whole-house generators can run continuously for extended periods, even for weeks at a time (around 400 to 500 hours), as long as they have a sufficient fuel supply. However, this type of extensive use will increase wear and tear and can shorten the generator's overall lifespan. During long periods of operation, it's important to check and refill the engine oil as needed, potentially as frequently as daily depending on the model. If your generator uses a fuel tank, ensure it is kept full to prevent unexpected shutdowns.

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.

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.

To reduce AC startup power for a whole-house generator, install a soft start kit or hard start capacitor, which lowers the initial surge by gradually ramping up the compressor. Using a smart load manager can also help by staggering startup loads, preventing a system overload and future costly repairs.

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