Top-rated generator install pros.

Get matched with top generator install pros in Harris, NY

Enter your zip and get matched with up to 5 pros

Need a pro for your generator install project in Harris, NY?

Select your specific project to find the pro for you.

Find Generator install pros in Harris

Avatar for Home Pro Electric
Home Pro Electric
4.2(
20
)
Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Harris, 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!"
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+11

Response time4 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Ohms Electrical Services
Ohms Electrical Services
4.6(
183
)
Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Harris, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed an electrician to install a 240 volt outlet quickly for an electric dryer coming on Monday. And didn’t know who to use, so went on Angie's List and found Ohms Electrical Services, who responded back within a few hours of calling and was able to come the next day. Lloyd was the electrician, who came and did a great job. He knows his stuff and if very personable and professional. He also saw work a past electrician had done that was not to code and explained why and that is was a safety issue, so will be having him back soon to fix that as well as other projects. Definitely, would recommend and very reasonable price."
Service Upgrade
Service Panel with Transfer Switch
Commercial Service Panel
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for KWD Electric Inc
KWD Electric Inc
4.5(
46
)
Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Harris, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a great experience with Ken, Owner of KWD. He was a pleasure to work with, very professional and knowledgable in this field. His quotes were reasonable compared to others and we had no issues generally with the additional crews brought in or finishing within our timeline."
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+15

Recommended by97%of homeowners
Air Comfort Inc
4.4(
13
)
Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Harris, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The quality of Air Comfort's work is outstanding! I have used them several times to install Mitsubishi ductless A/C units throughout the house. Pricing is fair and reasonable. Jim Brady sends me a reminder every year to do a "service call" to make sure the units are fully charged and clean them. I cannot say enough good things about him. I had a couple of units installed by another contractor (prior to finding Air Comfort) and the quality of his work is so much better + he knows what he's doing and is able to get the job done quickly! Jim has been in the business for years so he's really experienced at doing installs of the ductless A/C units whereas so many contractors these days have "jumped in" and don't know what they are doing. It takes them longer and the install is sub-par. You can't go wrong with Air Comfort. I recommend them highly."
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos
Additional Photos

+50

Recommended by84%of homeowners
Showing 1-10 of 24
Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

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. 

Here’s what you can run with different wattages and types of generators:

Portable generator:

  • 2,000 watts can handle a large appliance like a freezer or refrigerator, plus a few smaller items like phones or computer chargers. 

  • 4,000 watts will keep two large appliances operating and a few smaller devices.

  • 8,000 watts should power most essential appliances and other devices, including a sump pump, well pump, or your dishwasher.

Partial to whole-house generator:

  • 20,000 watts and above will make it seem like your home’s power is still on.

Carbon monoxide emissions aren’t only dangerous to human life, but they also harm our planet. While natural gas generators emit lower levels of CO than other fuel sources, there are still ways to reduce emission levels. For example, shop around for an eco-friendly generator that complies with current emission standards. Also, make sure your generator is serviced regularly to avoid CO buildup. 

The Harris, NY homeowners’ guide to generator installs

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.