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GenShield LLC
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - Repair

Serving Highland, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We specialize in generator service and repair and provide unmatched customer service! You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

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Ty Solar Electrician
4.9(
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Highland, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Offers commercial services

Customers say: True professional

Welcome to TY Solar Electrician, we are an elite electrician team, 50% of our team members is master electrician. We offer serious electrician services that master electrician license is required. The company is still young but the main team member has years of experience to provide you our excellent services. We proud about and garenteed all our jobs.\n

Main Service Panel completed
Service panel
Service upgrade
The old meter
Old installation

+4

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Least Resistance Electrical Contracting LLC
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Highland, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Installed a 220W plug in for my welder. Great work super nice guy! Definitely recommend. Went over everything with me, very detailed and takes pride in his work. Easy to contact and answers very quickly. Thanks Steve!"
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Sub Panel
Early Stages of Electrical Rough In.
4 Gang Switch Box
Sub Panel Service Entry

+17

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Santella Electric
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair+4 more

Serving Highland, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Customers say: Terrific value

"Great! Matt and his guys did a great job removing and installing 4 ceiling fixtures. I purchased the fixtures but didn’t realize one came with a broken socket. The guys didn’t give up they were able to repair and install. They are polite clean and prompt. Will hire again. Thank you"
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Response time2 days
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Recommended by77%of homeowners
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JSP Home Services
4.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Highland, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Unlike the first company I called who said they can not come until January 15, JSP came the next day. The worker was respectful and knowledgeable. He checked out my furnace and found one part that was not working. He returned the next day with the part and installed it. He also adjusted all three thermostats and replaced a filter. I signed a maintenance agreement."
Wall Mount Shower
Custom Outdoor Shower
Finished Shower in Bathroom Renovation
Rough plumbing in a Renovation
High Efficiency Heating system with Indirect

+7

Response time6 days
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Recommended by81%of homeowners
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JSP Home Services
3.9(
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Highland, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"5++++Rj Mazzucca is amazing. Awesome salesman, awesome craftsmanship, went above and beyond. Was happy how quickly someone got out here to look at. Within hours of me calling and by the next day installed. I know I could have got a cheaper price, but was afraid it would not have been done in a timely manner. This is a 1979 mobile home and everything is old and turns into a project when replacing things. Rj did an excellent job."
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

With proper maintenance, a whole-house generator can last between 20 and 40 years. The specific lifespan depends on how often and for how long the generator is used, and some models may have their life expectancy rated in hours of operation. To maximize its lifespan, expect to spend around $150 to $300 per year for annual maintenance checks from a qualified technician. During these checks, a technician will inspect the engine filter, starting mechanism, fuel, lubrication, and coolant levels. Consulting your installer and choosing a low-impact fuel like natural gas or diesel can also help ensure your generator lasts as long as possible.

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. 

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.

The cost to install a whole-house generator averages $5,200, with a typical price range of $1,500 to $8,900. However, total costs can vary from $400 for a small portable unit to over $18,000 for a large-capacity system. The most significant cost factor is the generator's size and capacity, but other variables include the brand, fuel type, and labor for assembly and installation.

Generator costs can be broken down by type:

  • Portable or Emergency Backup Generators (1kW–7.5kW): $500 to $2,000

  • Partial-Home Generators (9kW–20kW): $2,000 to $6,500

  • Whole-House Generators (22kW–48kW): $5,000 to $18,000

To avoid paying for more power than you need, consider hiring an electrician to calculate the electrical load for your essential appliances. It is also recommended to get at least three quotes to find the best deal for your specific needs and budget.

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. 

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