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TFC ELECTRIC, INC.
5.0(
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Serving Laurel, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We previously used TFC Electric to install an upgraded electric panel with a hookup to our generator. From connection on the pole to the generator outside the garage, the work was above professional! So we called them for some interior and exterior lighting. Wow -- they suggested that for a similar price, the exterior floods could also be security cameras and connect into our Ring doorbell system. (They also knew Google, Lutron, etc.) The installation of two (one high on a garage) was amazing -- and they connected the light/cameras (through wifi extender they suggested) into our cloud-based system, tuned perfectly! Then the front door grotty lights were replaced with superb fixtures -- with Hue lights to match our interior system -- at Christmas our front door glows green! And they fixed my botched job of a new fixture at the side door and a broken exterior ground fault outlet box. The interior chandelier was initially hung too high for our tastes, but professionally. They insisted on coming back and putting it where we wanted. Innovation -- while hooking up the garage floodlight, they noted no lights in the garage "attic", but for a small bit more they would install fixtures and a switch -- what a difference! What are you doing still reading this review -- call them! Angie's List sometimes yields treasures -- this discovery is one!"
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+29

Response time2 days
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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PMG Electrical Corp
4.5(
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Serving Laurel, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Patrick and his team are professional, prompt, conscientious, and just plain fabulous. I had an inground pool built, and he did all of the electric work for not only the pool but exterior lighting and he even did some interior work for me. If you need any kind of electrical work done, I would not look anywhere else but here."
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11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Leli Electrical Innovations Incorporated
5.0(
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Serving Laurel, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

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"Mark came to our home and really listened to what we wanted. He did all the leg work on matching the charging station to our car and the generator switch to our needs. They were prompt, polite and tidy. Iâ  m already going to refer him to a neighbor."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Noel Electrical Solutions, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Laurel, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Joe is excellent! I recently bought my first home and renovated the entire house. I initially hired Joe to install a light in my bedroom, which quickly escalated to him installing recessed lighting throughout my entire 3-level house. He also installed light fixtures and LED lights around my kitchen cabinets. Joe made this experience fun and exciting. His expertise is impressive and his humble and pleasant demeanor is unmatched. I am extremely happy with his work and will recommend him to everyone!"
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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SeaCrest Electric
4.5(
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Serving Laurel, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike was great! I reached out to see if he could come sooner than our appointment for the next day, and he came the same day. He found the problem and fixed it in an hour. he also explained what he was doing because i know nothing about electric. Great and honest! Thank you!"
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+4

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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A/C Performance Power, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Laurel, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jim, the Owner provided timely, Expert generator repair, to get a 15 year old 30KW generator that hadnâ  t run in years operational in 30 minutes. We were fortunate to find him, and appreciate his skill, integrity...truly a consummate Professional ! 5+ Star recommendation"
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+27

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

To determine the right size generator for your house, you should calculate the total wattage of the appliances and devices you want to power during an outage. List all essential items, note their start-up wattages, and add them together.

Here are some typical wattage requirements for common appliances:

  • Refrigerator: 600 watts

  • Large dehumidifier: 700 watts

  • Large window air conditioner: 1,400 watts

  • Water heater: 3,000 to 4,500 watts

  • Electric furnace: 5,000 to 25,000 watts

A 7,500-watt generator might be sufficient for essentials like a refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits. However, for high-demand items like a water heater or furnace, a whole-home generator is a better choice. A portable generator may be enough if you only need to power a few critical items.

While home square footage can offer a rough estimate, it is not always a reliable indicator. For reference, here are some typical generator sizes based on square footage:

  • 1,000 sq ft: 6–9 kW

  • 1,500 sq ft: 7–10 kW

  • 2,000 sq ft: 10–14 kW

  • 2,500 sq ft: 12–16 kW

  • 3,000 sq ft: 16–20 kW+

For the most accurate sizing, consult a professional who can calculate your home's peak and average power consumption and recommend the optimal generator.

An undersized whole-house generator has the potential to overheat and shut down when you try to run a central AC system. This scenario can not only damage the whole-house generator, but can also trip your home’s breakers or cause electrical damage. To avoid this situation, hire a local generator installer to correctly size your whole-house generator.

In some situations, yes. Never try to put biofuel into any home generator without checking the specifics first. If a generator has the ability to run on diesel, it can also run pure biofuel (the clear kind made from seed oils, for example). But if you are using biofuel made from animal fats or vegetable oils, the generator will need significant modifications before it can handle a sludgier type of biofuel.

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.

If you’re wondering whether gas generators produce carbon monoxide, know that natural gas generators do not produce carbon monoxide if they are functioning properly, as natural gas burns cleanly. However, if the generator malfunctions and the gas does not burn completely, there is potential for carbon dioxide to be produced. To prevent malfunctions, it's crucial to perform regular maintenance, including running the generator weekly and scheduling professional inspections every 6 to 12 months. Also, be sure to test your carbon monoxide detectors regularly to ensure they function in the rare case of the generator producing carbon monoxide.

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