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Shalkham Electric & Construction Co.
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairPortable Generator - Install

Serving Panama, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of Electrical and Construction services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

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GREINER ELECTRIC LLC
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Panama, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

GREINER ELECTRIC LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.\n\n

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Shalkham Electric & Construction Co.
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Panama, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recently hired Shalkham Electric & Construction for electrical work at my home, and I am extremely pleased with the entire experience. The owner, Matthew, was absolutely amazing—very friendly, professional, and easy to work with. From the first conversation to the completion of the project, he made sure everything was explained clearly and that all my questions were answered. Matthew and his team are highly knowledgeable and take great pride in their work. The quality of the electrical work was excellent, and their attention to detail was impressive. They completed the job efficiently, kept the work area clean, and made sure everything was done safely and correctly. Their customer service was outstanding throughout the entire process. It’s refreshing to work with a company that truly cares about its customers and stands behind its work. On top of that, their pricing was very fair and affordable, providing excellent value for the quality of service received. Highly Recommend!!!"
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Curt Mcrae Electric
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Generator - Install - For BusinessGenerator - Repair - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install+1 more

Serving Panama, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1991

Free estimates

With over 30 years of experience serving New York, Mcrae Electrical is your solution for all your electrical needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed!

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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

Natural gas generators are designed to run for extended periods of time, such as power outages during a natural disaster. Since there’s no limit to the supply of natural gas, they don’t need to stop for refills. However, generators do need maintenance, including pauses to check and add oil. Constantly running them will also cause a lot more wear and tear, leading to a shorter lifespan.

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.

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.

A 10,000-watt generator can run a small to mid-sized central AC unit (typically up to 3 tons or 36,000 BTU) along with a few other appliances. However, larger AC units or additional loads will require a bigger generator. Consult a local generator installer to ensure you add the correct size generator to your home.

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