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Ron Bonaccorso Electric
4.9(
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Serving Lima, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Customers say: Super punctual

"Upon returning from Christmas vacation we found we had an electrical problem. It eventually caused the breaker to trip and we had no lights in the upper part of our house. It was a couple of days before New Years day and we did not expect to get an electrician until the following week. We were fortunate to find Ron Bonaccorso on Aggie. We called and spoke with Micky, his wife. She checked with Ron and they agreed to come on New Years eve. Micky works as Ron's assistant and together Ron quickly found and fixed the problem. My wife and I want to thank them for taking their time to come on New Years eve. she said"
Response time11 hrs
Response rate87%
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Photon Electric LLC
4.9(
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Serving Lima, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Met with Marc is very good young man very professional, had a generator Outlet in Start Plaza Grounded Lyons put it in for reasonable prices for his work. Excellent job plan on hired him again to do other jobs."
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Response time1 day
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
John Betlem Heating & Cooling Inc - Electrical
4.7(
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Serving Lima, 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.

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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
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Serving Lima, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"William Burden is the third generation owner of WBLightningRods and his company has been in business since 1950. He is very courteous, professional, was on time, and has a very good crew. William was present for the entire installation. We chose the copper system. We are glad for the peace of mind a lightning rod system will provide."
lightning protection
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+79

Response time1 day
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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. 

The amount of time a standby generator can run continuously is around 3,000 hours on average. However, standby generators can generally run indefinitely as long as they have a continuous fuel supply. Generators hooked up to a home’s natural gas supply are the best option for extended usage, as these won’t rely on a finite fuel supply based on how much you have in storage. Generators running on liquid propane or diesel won’t last as long, as these require fuel storage and regular refueling to stay running.

Costs range from $500 to $2,500, depending on generator type and installation complexity.

Yes, in some locations, it is required by the National Electric Code (NEC) to have a transfer switch installed for electrical emergencies. In addition to following electrical code, generator transfer switches ensure your home is fully protected during a power outage. By switching the power from the main breaker to the generator breaker, you can seamlessly operate your HVAC, lights, appliances, devices, and more during an emergency. 

While the rating will tell you how many watts the refrigerator needs at the peak of its cycle, it requires additional wattage to start. At the bare minimum, you’ll need a 1,500-watt generator to get the fridge up and running after a blackout. A 2,000-watt generator should be sufficient for most home refrigerators.

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