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Avatar for Frank's Generator Sales Service & Repair
Frank's Generator Sales Service & Repair
5.0(
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Serving Vails Gate, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recently had my generator serviced by Franks Generator Sales and Service. Frank arrived on time was very knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. I will definitely use Frank from now on and recommend him and Angie to my friends."
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Generator Project
Generator Service
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Generator Project

+29

Response time2 days
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Berryhill Electrical
4.9(
59
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Serving Vails Gate, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Berryhill Electrical did the entire electricsl needs of our home renovation: complete new electric in over 3,500 square feet that includes 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, on demand hot water heater, outside generator, high end appliances and lighting fixtures and security system. Scott and his team are professional neat and highly skilled. My husband is a general contractor and continues to recommend Berryhill Electrical to his clients and our family and friends. ,"
Fan Installation
Jacuzzi tub
Library
Response time3 hrs
Response rate98%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Ty Solar Electrician
4.9(
27
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Serving Vails Gate, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Offers commercial services

Customers say: True professional

Ty Solar Electrician Inc is a solar electrician company who concentrated on Solar related electrician services and general electrician services that involve energy saving. Our expertise is to fix your Solar issues and reduce your utility bill. Our master electrician has 15 years of experience in Solar PV systems installation and repair services. Our service call is $800 flat.\n

Main Service Panel completed
Service panel
Service upgrade
The old meter
Old installation

+4

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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W.I.T. Electric
5.0(
13
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Serving Vails Gate, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bernie and Devin were on time, very clean and orderly, and even cleaned up dust that they didn’t make. Reasonably priced and outstanding work. Very knowledgeable. Gas my new panel up and running same day. Have a great price on my generator as well. Would highly recommend. A++"
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+6

Response time12 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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RPC Electric, LLC
4.6(
98
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Serving Vails Gate, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"True pros. here. Dan was my technician. In my opinion,this kid worked and acted way beyond his age. His partner was very good too. Sorry, I forgot his name. I've used them for another small install after the panel upgrade as requested Dan. He completed the job efficiently and neatly. Thank Dan and the office staff at RPC Electric."
Generator Install
Retrofitting Lights
Inside
Final Product
Panel Change

+3

Response time12 hrs
Response rate95%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Ty Solar Electrician
4.8(
21
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Serving Vails Gate, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"We were extremely happy with Ty and his service. He is completely professional, extremely detail oriented and very helpful. He replaced a defective inverter and then even helped us understand how to use our back-up generator as a courtesy. Both he and his assistant worked all day to solve our problem and took the time to answer all of our questions. It is extremely difficult to find a true solar professional - and that is exactly what he is! We would recommend him without hesitation."
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Damaged home run

+9

Response time6 hrs
Response rate95%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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RG Handyman
4.8(
41
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Serving Vails Gate, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"Polite and very clean. He takes pride in the job produced, not always the case and fair priced. We had 2 fans installed - the 1 room was near where I work from home. He was thoughtful to close the door of that room! We are scheduling more work next week"
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+24

Response time1 day
Recommended by61%of homeowners
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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
367
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Serving Vails Gate, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"William Burden is the third generation owner of WBLightningRods and his company has been in business since 1950. He is very courteous, professional, was on time, and has a very good crew. William was present for the entire installation. We chose the copper system. We are glad for the peace of mind a lightning rod system will provide."
lightning protection
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lightning protection
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lightning protection

+79

Response time1 day
64 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Natural gas and electricity rates vary significantly based on location, and pricing can change over time, too. It’s possible that in locations where natural gas is particularly inexpensive, it will cost less than grid-based electricity will. However, you should also factor in the generator’s initial costs and maintenance needs, as well as its noise level and if it can comfortably power all your home appliances.

These advanced generators use a key fob or a smartphone app to remotely start, which is ideal for getting power back on immediately without venturing outside. This feature is more common on whole home generators, but you may be able to find it on large portable generators, too.

To determine the right size generator for your house, you should calculate the total wattage of the appliances and devices you want to power during an outage. List all essential items, note their start-up wattages, and add them together.

Here are some typical wattage requirements for common appliances:

  • Refrigerator: 600 watts

  • Large dehumidifier: 700 watts

  • Large window air conditioner: 1,400 watts

  • Water heater: 3,000 to 4,500 watts

  • Electric furnace: 5,000 to 25,000 watts

A 7,500-watt generator might be sufficient for essentials like a refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits. However, for high-demand items like a water heater or furnace, a whole-home generator is a better choice. A portable generator may be enough if you only need to power a few critical items.

While home square footage can offer a rough estimate, it is not always a reliable indicator. For reference, here are some typical generator sizes based on square footage:

  • 1,000 sq ft: 6–9 kW

  • 1,500 sq ft: 7–10 kW

  • 2,000 sq ft: 10–14 kW

  • 2,500 sq ft: 12–16 kW

  • 3,000 sq ft: 16–20 kW+

For the most accurate sizing, consult a professional who can calculate your home's peak and average power consumption and recommend the optimal generator.

Most homeowners won't be able to claim a home generator as a tax write-off. However, a whole-house generator may be tax-deductible in certain situations depending on its purpose. For instance, if it's needed to power essential medical equipment, it may qualify as a medical expense deduction. Also, in some cases, businesses can deduct a generator as a business expense if it supports operations. Always consult a tax professional to determine eligibility based on your specific circumstances and the applicable IRS regulations.

If your home already has a grinder pump and you’re still noticing issues (like frequently clogged toilets and sinks), it could be time to upgrade your grinder pump. Start by checking your existing horsepower. If there are four or fewer people living in your home, using a 1/2-horsepower grinder pump should be sufficient. Larger households should consider investing in a 1-horsepower grinder pump to maximize wastewater removal efforts.

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