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CPT Electric
5.0(
62
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Smithtown, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Small jobs welcome

Customers say: Quality work

"New to the area, I needed a hookup for an emergency generator and EV charger. Cole came to my home, took the time to discuss different options and answer questions, and provided a detailed, written estimate, all the same day as my initial inquiry. The project was completed within a few days. His price was very competitive and his work meticulous. A true professional."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate93%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Morris Electric
4.9(
30
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Smithtown, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"He made room in my electrical panel by installing double circuit-breakers to accommodate my home. Based on the work and how they presented themselves, I would recommend them. Very clean and professional, and I would hire them again in a heartbeat. Their price was reasonable, the work was great, and it was an overall pleasant experience."
Lake Ronkonkoma House
Lake Ronkonkoma House
200amp upgrade
200amp upgrade
200amp upgrade

+3

Response time2 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Leone & Sons Electric
4.8(
56
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Smithtown, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quality work

"Vinny was an excellent electrician. From start to finish, he was easy to deal with and we had clear communication throughout the entire process. He provided great service at a fair price and did a very good job installing light fixtures, repairing broken outlets, and installing a 40amp outlet so I can charge my electric car. I would recommend him and do business with him again."
Response time12 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
C.R. Electrical Contracting
4.3(
159
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Smithtown, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Chris called and came over right away to give us an assessment of the project and the price for installing a new electrical panel. Fair price, superior work. He was flexible/accommodating to fit our job in quickly since we were going on vacation shortly. The day of the job, Chris stayed till late evening to complete the job. We are completely satisfied. His work is meticulous and neat. Chris is professional, experienced, excellent at his work, and very personable. Would not hesitate to recommend him to all."
Response time40 mins
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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DZ Electrical Contracting
4.8(
438
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Generator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving Smithtown, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Darren responded quickly to give an estimate, Rob installed new electrical panel, breakers and generator outlet outside. He showed up on time, we are very pleased with the job and very neat. We would recommend DZ and plan on using them in the future."
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Wilburforce Electric LLC
5.0(
8
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Smithtown, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were extremely honest, courteous, need and fair. We had them install all of the electric for my pool equipment, lights etc. and run electric to the dock for boat power. They were so good, we had them come back and re run all the electrical in the downstairs of our house including new outlets, lights etc. we also had them upgrade our panel to a 200 amp. I can not say enough about how clean and easy they were to work withâ ¦.I would recommend them 100%!"
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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A/C Performance Power, Inc.
5.0(
4
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Generator - Repair - For Business

Serving Smithtown, 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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N. H. Ross, Inc.
4.7(
194
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Smithtown, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1976

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"Paul showed up at 8 as promised.. inspected the job an Attic Fan install & remove old unit . Did everything as he explained was needed & finished with everything completed 100% by 2 pm ! Great service hire this company they are totally professional"
Electrical Panel
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Star Electric
4.1(
117
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

Serving Smithtown, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"i recently had a tesla charger installed, and i am extremely satisfied with the service. the electrician did an outstanding job he was professional, knowledgeable, and completed the installation much faster than i expected while maintaining excellent quality. the work was clean, efficient, and everything was installed perfectly. on top of that, his pricing was very reasonable compared to other estimates i received. it’s not often you find someone who delivers great workmanship, works efficiently, and offers affordable rates. i highly recommend him to anyone needing electrical work or an ev charger installation."
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

While standby generators provide essential backup power, they can fail when you need them most due to lack of maintenance, fuel supply issues, dead batteries, electrical problems, or improper installation. To avoid costly failures, professional installation and regular maintenance are crucial. Licensed technicians ensure safety, uphold warranty requirements, comply with regulations, and provide expert servicing.

The amount of time a standby generator can run continuously is around 3,000 hours on average. However, standby generators can generally run indefinitely as long as they have a continuous fuel supply. Generators hooked up to a home’s natural gas supply are the best option for extended usage, as these won’t rely on a finite fuel supply based on how much you have in storage. Generators running on liquid propane or diesel won’t last as long, as these require fuel storage and regular refueling to stay running.

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.

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