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It's Electric Electrical Contracting LLC
5.0(
12
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Manlius, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

We are an ethical, honest and professional company. We are easy to communicate with. Always working with you until the job is done right and to your specifications. When working with our company you can expect integrity, prompt service and superior customer service. Always leaving the job site clean . We take pride in our services and enjoy making clients repeat clients. You can count on us to get the job done right the first time. We will meet with you at your convenience and will not keep you waiting.\nCall or 'click' today for your FREE estimate!\n

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Recommended by66%of homeowners
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NEAVE ELECTRIC INC
5.0(
8
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Generator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving Manlius, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a locally owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today, and we look forward to working with you!

Response time7 hrs
Response rate88%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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CNY Electrical
4.7(
109
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Manlius, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Shawn was a total professional and did great work on our chandelier, light fixture and ceiling fan installations. Safety was paramount and he clearly and promptly communicated. We'll gladly hire him for future electrical work."
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ULA / pop Warner
Panel and the mall Store
Hanging  Transformer
Halls for chandeliers

+60

Response time7 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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DP Electric and Building
4.7(
25
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Manlius, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dave immediately responded to our home advisor request. He arrived on time and provided several good suggestions. His estimate was received in a timely fashion. We would feel comfortable hiring him for any future electrical work that we need it done."
 Control Panel
 Panel Upgrade
 277/480 volt 3 phase sub panel w/ light timers
 Aquaponic grow lighting @ Aqua vita Farms
 Grow lights @ Aqua Vita Farms

+10

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Natural gas and electricity rates vary significantly based on location, and pricing can change over time, too. It’s possible that in locations where natural gas is particularly inexpensive, it will cost less than grid-based electricity will. However, you should also factor in the generator’s initial costs and maintenance needs, as well as its noise level and if it can comfortably power all your home appliances.

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. 

A portable generator can supply power to selected appliances and circuits in a home, but it's generally not designed to handle the entire household's electrical needs simultaneously. Portable generators have limited wattage capacity, so they are only designed to power essential devices and electronics temporarily until local power is restored. If your power needs outweigh the capabilities of a portable generator, consider installing a whole-home generator instead.

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.

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.

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