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Avatar for J Vassallo Electric
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

"Jared Vassallo came in my home to install an exhaust fan in one of the bathrooms. Jared knows his profession very well. He knew exactly how to install the ceiling fan, and where the vent should go. Finished his job quickly! Great guy! ?"
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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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

Welcome to TY Solar Electrician, we are an elite electrician team, 50% of our team members is master electrician. We offer serious electrician services that master electrician license is required. The company is still young but the main team member has years of experience to provide you our excellent services. We proud about and garenteed all our jobs.\n

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3 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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Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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

"We had RPC install some ceiling lights in our living room. Perfect job, and so clean through the work. Great guys, very prompt and friendly."
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Response time12 hrs
Response rate97%
19 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

"TI Solar and Electrical is very punctual and provides a highly professional service. Very courteous and straight to the point he will fix all your electrical issues in a twinkle."
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+9

Response time6 hrs
Response rate95%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Amped Up Power Solutions LLC
5.0(
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Serving Vails Gate, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired Kyle to install the electric for my pool. He grounded the pool, installed an electrical timer for the pool pump, breakers for the circuits, and installed an outlet. I liked the quality of the work so much that I hired him to replace a GFCI outlet in my kitchen and an exterior outlet on my house and then hired him once more to install light fixtures. His prices are fair and his finished product is meticulous. If he tells you that you need something replaced/repaired he is not saying it to make money, he is saying it because the repair/replacement is necessary for safety or code purposes. I would hire Kyle again for any of my electrical repairs/installations."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
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Home Pro Electric
4.2(
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Serving Vails Gate, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hired HomePro Electric to install a transfer switch for a portable generator. Erik did a great job. Showed up on time. Did an excellent job and explained how to switch our electric panel from the grid to the generator really clearly. I will definitely hire him again for any future electrical work that I need."
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Response time4 days
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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.

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.

With proper maintenance, a whole-house generator can last between 20 and 40 years. The specific lifespan depends on how often and for how long the generator is used, and some models may have their life expectancy rated in hours of operation. To maximize its lifespan, expect to spend around $150 to $300 per year for annual maintenance checks from a qualified technician. During these checks, a technician will inspect the engine filter, starting mechanism, fuel, lubrication, and coolant levels. Consulting your installer and choosing a low-impact fuel like natural gas or diesel can also help ensure your generator lasts as long as possible.

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.

In some situations, yes. Never try to put biofuel into any home generator without checking the specifics first. If a generator has the ability to run on diesel, it can also run pure biofuel (the clear kind made from seed oils, for example). But if you are using biofuel made from animal fats or vegetable oils, the generator will need significant modifications before it can handle a sludgier type of biofuel.

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