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Capital District Electric

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Capital District Electric

4.99(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
27 years of experience

Give Capital District Electric a call at (518) 573-1059 where no job is too big or too small. We do quality work, right the first time! Whenever you call Capital District Electric you will speak to a licensed electrician. Whenever you have us do your work it will be done by a licensed electrician not a helper or a electrician in training. We accept Checks, cash and all major credit cards. Additional email - [email protected].

"Great. Eric was on time. Finished the job in a timely manner . Cleaned up after himself."

Thomas S on August 2025

Give Capital District Electric a call at (518) 573-1059 where no job is too big or too small. We do quality work, right the first time! Whenever you call Capital District Electric you will speak to a licensed electrician. Whenever you have us do your work it will be done by a licensed electrician not a helper or a electrician in training. We accept Checks, cash and all major credit cards. Additional email - [email protected].

"Great. Eric was on time. Finished the job in a timely manner . Cleaned up after himself."

Thomas S on August 2025


S & S Electric of NY, LLC

4.96(
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S & S Electric of NY, LLC

4.96(
105
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
36 years of experience

Our mission at S & S Electric of NY, LLC is to continue the growth of our business by doing right by all of our clients. We love seeing that one of a kind smile on a home owners face at the end of a project! S & S Electric of NY, LLC stacks up with the competition and surpasses it with competitive prices, second to none workmanship and a prompt/responsive team! We give you quality that you can measure, and a finished product that will enhance your home forever. Call us today!

"Excellent communication. Got the job done quickly and professionally."

Kevin M on October 2025

Our mission at S & S Electric of NY, LLC is to continue the growth of our business by doing right by all of our clients. We love seeing that one of a kind smile on a home owners face at the end of a project! S & S Electric of NY, LLC stacks up with the competition and surpasses it with competitive prices, second to none workmanship and a prompt/responsive team! We give you quality that you can measure, and a finished product that will enhance your home forever. Call us today!

"Excellent communication. Got the job done quickly and professionally."

Kevin M on October 2025


Symmetry A, Inc.

4.78(
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Symmetry A, Inc.

4.78(
334
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
11 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Are you looking to install a high performance entertainment system? Perhaps, you would like to equip your home with an integrated system to automate lighting, climate control, audio distribution, home theater, home security, and intercom communications? If you are looking to upgrade your computer network or telephone systems, then you should talk to us. We have been helping residential and commercial customers find solutions to their technology needs for over 2 decades. Give us a call, visit our profile page or book us instantly today!

"Great, professionally and kind"

Angelaina B on December 2025

Are you looking to install a high performance entertainment system? Perhaps, you would like to equip your home with an integrated system to automate lighting, climate control, audio distribution, home theater, home security, and intercom communications? If you are looking to upgrade your computer network or telephone systems, then you should talk to us. We have been helping residential and commercial customers find solutions to their technology needs for over 2 decades. Give us a call, visit our profile page or book us instantly today!

"Great, professionally and kind"

Angelaina B on December 2025


"Navin Home Improvements replaced my water heater. The work done was professional, up to code, and timely. They were courteous and all work was completed as agreed upon. I recommend them highly."

Mike G on December 2025

Welcome to Navin Home Improvement, the leading specialists serving Schenectady and the surrounding areas! With over 15 years of experience in projects of all shapes and sizes, we look forward to earning your business. Call today for a free estimate!

"Navin Home Improvements replaced my water heater. The work done was professional, up to code, and timely. They were courteous and all work was completed as agreed upon. I recommend them highly."

Mike G on December 2025


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UPSTATES FINEST ELECTRIC

4.81(
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UPSTATES FINEST ELECTRIC

4.81(
485
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
26 years of experience

At Up States Finest Electric, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.

"I had very old outlets replaced, recessed lighting installed and outdoor lighting! Shannon was very easy to work with, professional and thorough! I would absolutely hire him again and will be recommending his work to friends and family."

Erica C on August 2025

At Up States Finest Electric, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all the work we perform. We are experts and will always keep you educated about the work process. We look forward to earning your business.

"I had very old outlets replaced, recessed lighting installed and outdoor lighting! Shannon was very easy to work with, professional and thorough! I would absolutely hire him again and will be recommending his work to friends and family."

Erica C on August 2025


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G&W Electric

4.98(
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G&W Electric

4.98(
47
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Customers say: True professional
12 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

G&W Electric, 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.

"knowledgeable, Good energy, Friendly. I will have him come back to do more jobs and i highly recommend him because he is a very good worker. when he finish the job he help us look for anything else that was needed in the house before leaving "

Esther W on December 2025

G&W Electric, 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.

"knowledgeable, Good energy, Friendly. I will have him come back to do more jobs and i highly recommend him because he is a very good worker. when he finish the job he help us look for anything else that was needed in the house before leaving "

Esther W on December 2025


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W B Lightning Rods

4.93(
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W B Lightning Rods

4.93(
297
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
24 years of experience

WB Lightning Rods is a third-generation lightning protection contractor. Family Owned and operated for over 60 years. installing U.L. Listed Lightning protection systems, All Over the East coast, Midwest south east and south west regions of the U.S. Installations on Residential Homes, Estate Properties, Agricultural and Equestrian Properties. Lightning Protection for trees is also available. No job to big or small References upon Request. Contact us today for a no cost or obligation estimate. We look forward to working with you on your Lightning Protection Project. Thank you. **WE ARE NOT ELECTRICIANS** **WE ONLY INSTALL LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEMS **

"Great company, they were fast, friendly, & accommodating. I would definitely use them again."

Jennifer B on October 2024

WB Lightning Rods is a third-generation lightning protection contractor. Family Owned and operated for over 60 years. installing U.L. Listed Lightning protection systems, All Over the East coast, Midwest south east and south west regions of the U.S. Installations on Residential Homes, Estate Properties, Agricultural and Equestrian Properties. Lightning Protection for trees is also available. No job to big or small References upon Request. Contact us today for a no cost or obligation estimate. We look forward to working with you on your Lightning Protection Project. Thank you. **WE ARE NOT ELECTRICIANS** **WE ONLY INSTALL LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEMS **

"Great company, they were fast, friendly, & accommodating. I would definitely use them again."

Jennifer B on October 2024


"Excellent experience. Mark was a fantastic communicator from start to finish. He gave me a very fair estimate and did not try to upsell me at all. My deck looks great. He was prompt, courteous, neat. Just a great experience from start to finish."

Kathleen S on July 2025

We offer only the best in quality workmanship and professional courtesy. We specialize in all phases of residential landscaping and also offer interior remodeling services. We stand behind our quality work and look forward to working with you!

"Excellent experience. Mark was a fantastic communicator from start to finish. He gave me a very fair estimate and did not try to upsell me at all. My deck looks great. He was prompt, courteous, neat. Just a great experience from start to finish."

Kathleen S on July 2025


Jesse Blodgett

4.97(
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Jesse Blodgett

4.97(
20
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
6 years of experience

Jesse Blodgett 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.

"Jesse was very professional, showed up when he said he would, did great work and was very reasonable! I have already brought him back to do some more miscellaneous electrical work. Would recommend 10/10!."

Chris L on December 2025

Jesse Blodgett 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.

"Jesse was very professional, showed up when he said he would, did great work and was very reasonable! I have already brought him back to do some more miscellaneous electrical work. Would recommend 10/10!."

Chris L on December 2025


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Rubino Electric

4.84(
25
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Rubino Electric

4.84(
25
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Customers say: Terrific value
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
26 years of experience

At Rubino Electric, we focus on providing world-class electrical services. We specialize in working closely with our customers and being personable with all of their electrical needs. We have decades of experience and are ready for any of our customer's electrical needs.

"He was very professional and did a wonderful job did more then I expected very nice a fast I will be using him again if allowed thank you so much we love the work he's your 1stop shop ."

Geniene J on July 2024

At Rubino Electric, we focus on providing world-class electrical services. We specialize in working closely with our customers and being personable with all of their electrical needs. We have decades of experience and are ready for any of our customer's electrical needs.

"He was very professional and did a wonderful job did more then I expected very nice a fast I will be using him again if allowed thank you so much we love the work he's your 1stop shop ."

Geniene J on July 2024

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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. 

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.

In many cases, yes. There are models called dual-fuel generators and fuel switches, but only between certain types of fuel. For example, with the right setup you can convert a generator from natural gas to propane. Some allow switching between diesel and gasoline. There are even tri-fuel generators available in some cases, which adds a large layer of security if you are worried about fuel availability in times of crisis. Always check your generator capabilities and manual instructions before trying to switch fuels. Some generators can use another fuel but may need a fuel conversion kit to prep them first.

Generator size requirements vary wildly among properties, but typical generator sizes are listed below based on home square footage:

  • 1,000 sq ft: 6–9 kW

  • 1,500 sq ft: 7–10 kW

  • 2,000 sq ft: 10–14kW

  • 2,500 sq ft: 12–16kW

  • 3,000 sq ft: 16–20kW+

Unfortunately, home square footage isn’t always a good indicator of generator size requirements. Instead, you should call in a professional to discuss which items in your home you’d like to run via your generator. They can calculate peak and average consumption for those items and then size your generator appropriately for optimal performance.

No, you cannot plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your home. Plugging in a generator without an interlocking kit, extension cord, or wall outlet receptacle is incredibly dangerous and can cause back-feeding—power from the generator back-feeds into utility lines. Also, if the main power comes back on while your generator is on, it could damage the generator and cause a house fire.

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