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Anderson Water & Power
4.4(
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Serving Manlius, NY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We really like the professional job done by Paul, James III and Nate, they answered all our questions and explained everything to our understanding. They are no doubt well-trained in their field and dedicated to the reputation of the company. Kudos to our saleperson Tom, who also happens to be the president. We had on-location visits from 3 companies to have a whole-house generator installed and no doubt picked the best company."
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Cummins
Transfer switch Cummins

+62

Response time2 days
196 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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It's Electric Electrical Contracting LLC
5.0(
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Serving Manlius, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

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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27 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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NEAVE ELECTRIC INC
5.0(
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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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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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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."
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 Panel Upgrade
 277/480 volt 3 phase sub panel w/ light timers
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 Grow lights @ Aqua Vita Farms

+10

Recommended by95%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.

Carbon monoxide emissions aren’t only dangerous to human life, but they also harm our planet. While natural gas generators emit lower levels of CO than other fuel sources, there are still ways to reduce emission levels. For example, shop around for an eco-friendly generator that complies with current emission standards. Also, make sure your generator is serviced regularly to avoid CO buildup. 

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.

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. 

Generators run on a variety of fuel types, ranging from natural gas to solar power. Keep in mind that fuel costs varying by type:

  • Natural gas: $2,000–$21,000 per year 

  • Liquid propane: $2,000–$21,000 per year

  • Diesel: $3,000–$20,000 per year

  • Gasoline: $500–$3,000 per year

  • Solar generator: $2,000–$25,000 per unit

  • Battery backup: $10,000–$25,000 per unit

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