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CPT Electric
5.0(
62
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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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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
C.R. Electrical Contracting
4.3(
159
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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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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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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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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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Serving Smithtown, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1976

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"Ripped out the old system and installed a new one the same day. The crew was courteous and professional. I was actually able to negotiate the price with them. I highly recommend this company."
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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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

In most municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home generators. A permit for a generator usually costs between $50 and $250, depending on where you live. Your electrician or certified generator installer will usually pull the permit for you—and might be required to do so by your building department—but you’ll be on the hook for the cost of the permit. You should ask your installer before agreeing to any work if they will pull the necessary permits for your project.

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.

Generators are safe to use as long as they are installed and operated correctly according to the manufacturer's recommendations. The most critical safety tips are to never use a portable or fuel-powered generator inside an enclosed space due to the risk of lethal carbon monoxide poisoning; always operate it outdoors where fumes can dissipate away from your home. Additionally, never attempt to connect a generator to your home’s electrical panel yourself—hire a professional to ensure the setup meets safety standards. Finally, avoid overloading the generator by not connecting more appliances than it is rated for, as this can damage your equipment or cause a fire.

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

Potential benefits of using a natural gas generator include reducing your carbon footprint, lower likelihood of carbon monoxide exposure, budget-friendly operating costs, and low-maintenance, continuous fuel supply. Some possible drawbacks, though, include higher initial installation costs, dependency on a natural gas supply, and installation complexity. Keep in mind that pros and cons will vary based on the type and brand of natural gas generator. 

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