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Kriz General Services, LLC
4.2(
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Salem, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

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 services that are customization 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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Recommended by100%of homeowners
Levi Electric
New to Angi
Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Salem, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Levi is a Master Electrician with over 10 years of experience in the electrical trade. He has primarily worked in high-end residential and custom homes, bringing strong expertise in electrical layout, lighting design, and coordination with insulation and building systems. Levi is highly knowledgeable in all aspects of residential electrical work, from rough-in to finish, and is committed to safe, code-compliant, and high-quality installations.

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KWD Electric Inc
4.5(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Salem, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a great experience with Ken, Owner of KWD. He was a pleasure to work with, very professional and knowledgable in this field. His quotes were reasonable compared to others and we had no issues generally with the additional crews brought in or finishing within our timeline."
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
Mack & Sons Electric
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Salem, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Domenic was extremely quick and responsive. We are looking for a permanently installed generator, Dom only sells/services portable ones. He was however, very helpful and understands his business. I certainly plan to use him for other electrical work in the future. I think anyone will be pleased."
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

Portable generators provide backup power for essential appliances during outages and are easy to relocate.

If you’re wondering if you can use your electric vehicle as a backup battery, it depends on whether your EV is compatible with bidirectional charging. This technology allows energy to flow both ways, enabling vehicle-to-home (V2H) backup power, vehicle-to-load (V2L) for appliances and camping, and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) to support the power grid. Compatible EVs convert stored DC energy into usable AC power, helping reduce energy costs and enhance grid stability while providing emergency backup power.

No, you should never plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your house. This practice is extremely dangerous, often illegal, and can cause "back-feeding," where power from the generator flows back into utility lines, creating a life-threatening hazard for utility workers. It can also damage your home's electrical system, including appliances like pumps and HVAC fans. If the main power is restored while the generator is connected, it can destroy the generator and cause an electrical fire. To safely connect a generator, you must use a professionally installed transfer switch or an interlocking kit, which prevents back-feeding by disconnecting your home from the utility grid before the generator provides power.

To power a central air system during a power outage, the whole-house generator will need to be at least 5,000 watts, and this number will significantly increase for larger units. Check the specific wattage requirements of your AC unit to choose the right generator size. Consider consulting a generator installer to ensure your whole-house generator meets your electrical load needs.

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