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John Betlem Heating & Cooling Inc - Electrical
4.7(
157
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Hilton, NY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1941

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

John Betlem Heating & Cooling is a 3rd generation company founded in 1941. They provide Residential HVAC, Electrical and Insulation Services to Rochester, NY and the surrounding towns. John?s slogan that still holds true today is to do ?whatever it takes? to satisfy customers. \n \nJohn Betlem is a premier family operated solutions provider, passionately committed to the health, safety, and comfort for all they serve.

18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Loos Electric, Inc.
4.9(
17
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Hilton, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I would highly recommend Garrett at Loos Electric, Inc! Garrett ran electric for our new above ground pool quickly and was able to work with us on a tight turnaround when our pool install was pushed up by a month and two days before we left for vacation. He was very professional and a pleasure to work with. We will definitely be reaching out to him for our future electric needs!"
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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William Shenck
5.0(
13
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Hilton, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Great job, great guy! I needed 3 under under cabinets installedâ ¦Bill gave me his estimate, etc. Showed up when he promised, completed the job ahead of schedule, cleaned up his work area, and all is perfect! As I wrote..great job, great guy, great price. Nothing but positives! Thanks Bill! Jim Flanegan"
Response time2 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Sunrise Solar
5.0(
7
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Hilton, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jared was amazing with communication and the attention to detail with the installation of the electrical panel was beyond expectation. He gave us exactly what we asked for and more. I would hire him again for any future electrical projects we might have. His team was also highly skilled and talked us through everything they were doing."
Solar by the Lake
Solar by the Lake
Solar Sunrise
Electrical Panel Upgrade
Response time11 hrs
Response rate97%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Reliable Power Systems
4.8(
53
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Fixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Repair - For Business

Serving Hilton, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

"Mike went above and beyond for me today. I need the generator for medical and respiratory equipment and Mike rearranged his schedule to get the generator running today! Very knowledgeable, and someone I immediately trusted and felt blessed by the introduction and service he provided to me and my family. I would strongly, recommend Reliable Power Systems and will certainly continue to call on them."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Schedel Electric
5.0(
10
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Hilton, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We sustain our business on quality and integrity. We are experts in our trade and our commitment to quality from beginning to end of your project. We look forward to earning your business. Call us anytime with any questions you may have. Thanks for your time and have a great day.

Response time5 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

If you have a transfer switch properly installed, the generator and main electrical power cannot feed the system at the same time. However, you should still shut off the power at your main circuit breaker panel before activating the generator. If you do that, you’ll simply need to shut off the generator and reset your circuit breaker once the local power comes back on.

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.

The average cost to install a home generator is $5,200, but total costs can range from $500 to $18,000 or more. The final price depends on several factors, including the generator's size, type, brand, fuel source, and the cost of labor and assembly. The generator's size is the most significant cost factor, as units that can power larger homes with higher energy demands cost more.

Cost breakdowns by generator type are typically as follows:

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

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

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

To ensure you get the right size unit for your needs without overpaying, consider hiring an electrician to calculate the electrical load of your essential appliances. It is also recommended to get at least three quotes from qualified installers to find the best fit for your budget.

These advanced generators use a key fob or a smartphone app to remotely start, which is ideal for getting power back on immediately without venturing outside. This feature is more common on whole home generators, but you may be able to find it on large portable generators, too.

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.

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