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Avatar for JDM Electric INC.
JDM Electric INC.
4.8(
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Plandome, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went very well. They were punctual, courteous, & professional. They did the work in the time paid for, very efficient. I was charged for the replacement outlets, which was not part of the labor. I was very satisfied and will call on them again. Everything looks great."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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GenShield LLC
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Plandome, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

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 specialize in generator service and repair and provide unmatched customer service! 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!\n

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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No Shorts Electric, Inc.
5.0(
99
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Plandome, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"After putting in a request on Home Advisor, Mike responded very quickly. I advised him i wanted to install a transfer switch for a generator and he went through the steps of what would need to be done. He asked a few questions, asked for a picture of the junction box, and then gave me a very reasonable quote. The day of the install, he called to reconfirm our appointment. The install was quick and clean."
old electrical meter and meter pan
Service Upgrade
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old 100 amp fused electrical panel

+3

Response time2 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Avatar for Strong Island Electric, LLC
Strong Island Electric, LLC
4.7(
26
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Plandome, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I live in Queens and had Tom and Nick come by for a variety of electrical jobs, ranging from smaller items such as installing new switches throughout the house to rewiring of an electrical panel. They did an excellent job, and when my old electrical panel gave out, they were able to install a replacement pretty much on the spot."
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+10

Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for A/C Performance Power, Inc.
A/C Performance Power, Inc.
5.0(
4
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Generator - Repair - For Business

Serving Plandome, 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"
Generator repair
Generator repair
Generator repair
Generator repair
Generator repair

+27

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Star Electric
4.2(
124
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

Serving Plandome, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Fast and super helpful. Gave me a proposal right away. Started work same week. If deviations were needed, was specific on what and why. Reasonable and fair pricing, and honest about their capabilities and areas of expertise. Professional team and went out the way to provide additional references for other concerns. I also appreciated the video Fabio took to show me the before and after, especially in areas I was unable to see."
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Sizing a generator is a careful process that requires calculating the electrical load of your entire house. You have to take into account every device you want to use and their wattage requirements, plus the wattage needed to start them, and look for a generator that can safely run all that at around 80% capacity.

In more practical terms, a small home can run on a 10,000-watt generator (and if you only want to power a few key appliances, much less than that). A mid-sized home may need something between 15,000 and 22,000 watts. Larger homes require 25,000 watts or more. 

It might seem counterintuitive, but installing a generator transfer switch will save you money in the long run. While you’ll have to pay between $400 and $2,500 to have the transfer switch installed, you’ll recoup that amount later on when you don’t have to pay for expensive repairs to your appliances, devices, and electrical system that may have burned out, overloaded, or stopped working due to a sudden loss of power or an incorrect hook up of a generator to your home. 

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

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.

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.

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