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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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+29

Response time2 days
29 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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J Vassallo Electric
5.0(
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Serving Vails Gate, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jered communicated with me in a timely manner and gave me a reasonable quote for the work requested. He is meticulous and did a fantastic job. He worked neatly and cleaned everything up before leaving. Will definitely hire him in the future and will recommend him to others!! A true professional!!"
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by72%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. ,"
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Response time3 hrs
Response rate98%
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Ty Solar Electrician
4.9(
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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(
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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(
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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."
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Retrofitting Lights
Inside
Final Product
Panel Change

+3

Response time12 hrs
Response rate95%
16 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

"Ty did a wonderful job installing an 240V electrical outlet and other electrical components for an EV charging unit. Communication was excellent, showed up on time and workmanship was professional."
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Damaged home run

+9

Response time6 hrs
Response rate95%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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
 Residential LPS
lightning protection
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lightning protection

+79

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

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.

Natural gas generators are designed to run for extended periods of time, such as power outages during a natural disaster. Since there’s no limit to the supply of natural gas, they don’t need to stop for refills. However, generators do need maintenance, including pauses to check and add oil. Constantly running them will also cause a lot more wear and tear, leading to a shorter lifespan.

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.

While natural gas generators are costly, they’re a great option for standby power due to the reliability of natural gas as a fuel source. Unlike other fuels, natural gas is delivered through underground pipes, making outages extremely rare and less likely to be affected by the elements. As long as the area isn’t prone to earthquakes, they offer an unlimited supply of natural gas that doesn’t degrade over time or require storage in tanks.

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.

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