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."
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."
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!
"Very good customer service, knew what doing. "
Anna Mae L 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!
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
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."
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."
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!."
Welcome to HillTown Tech, your premier destination for all your technology needs. We offer a wide range of services, including computer repairs and maintenance for laptops and desktops, custom home office solutions, TV wall mounting, Personal Emergency Response Systems, and Starlink systems installations and guidance. We pride ourselves on being a kid-friendly company, making technology accessible and easy to understand for people of all ages. We also prioritize privacy and home security, providing services such as data privacy and data governance, malware and phishing protection, and device management. As a full-service IT company, we offer managed services that cover all aspects of technology, including VoIP, managed WiFi, and Microsoft 365. We also offer hardware rental and training to ensure you have the tools and knowledge you need to stay connected and productive. We understand the importance of staying up-to-date with the latest technology trends and best practices.
"They resolved the issue with my laptop professionally & very efficiently. Jerome picked up my laptop "from my home" which I wasn't expecting. Then dropped it back off in a couple of days. He was super friendly, courteous & very knowledgeable. I'd highly recommend Hill Town with Jerome & Kerwin. Impressive!!"
jack b on August 2023
Welcome to HillTown Tech, your premier destination for all your technology needs. We offer a wide range of services, including computer repairs and maintenance for laptops and desktops, custom home office solutions, TV wall mounting, Personal Emergency Response Systems, and Starlink systems installations and guidance. We pride ourselves on being a kid-friendly company, making technology accessible and easy to understand for people of all ages. We also prioritize privacy and home security, providing services such as data privacy and data governance, malware and phishing protection, and device management. As a full-service IT company, we offer managed services that cover all aspects of technology, including VoIP, managed WiFi, and Microsoft 365. We also offer hardware rental and training to ensure you have the tools and knowledge you need to stay connected and productive. We understand the importance of staying up-to-date with the latest technology trends and best practices.
"They resolved the issue with my laptop professionally & very efficiently. Jerome picked up my laptop "from my home" which I wasn't expecting. Then dropped it back off in a couple of days. He was super friendly, courteous & very knowledgeable. I'd highly recommend Hill Town with Jerome & Kerwin. Impressive!!"
Ambrose Electric has been a contractor for over 30 years, specializing in industrial, commercial and residential electrical work. We are also a Power Pro Elite Generac generator dealer. We also have design build and other technical services available to our customers. Our mission is simply to deliver the highest quality products and services at a responsible cost to each of our clients. Quality of Service is the Hallmark of Ambrose Electric and it's team members. Since 1980 we have held to this standard, making us one of the most respected and recognized names in the Albany area.
"As usual, Ambrose Electric was prompt, professional, courteous and efficient. Ambrose keeps our family generator running very well so my wife and I plus my daughter , her husband and 2 children who live only 3 doors away are assured of constant/ reliable electricity when most needed. "
George T on March 2025
Ambrose Electric has been a contractor for over 30 years, specializing in industrial, commercial and residential electrical work. We are also a Power Pro Elite Generac generator dealer. We also have design build and other technical services available to our customers. Our mission is simply to deliver the highest quality products and services at a responsible cost to each of our clients. Quality of Service is the Hallmark of Ambrose Electric and it's team members. Since 1980 we have held to this standard, making us one of the most respected and recognized names in the Albany area.
"As usual, Ambrose Electric was prompt, professional, courteous and efficient. Ambrose keeps our family generator running very well so my wife and I plus my daughter , her husband and 2 children who live only 3 doors away are assured of constant/ reliable electricity when most needed. "
The modern suburban and small town home of today has become an ideal lightning target. The home owner would do well to recognize lightning for the destructive force that it is and protect against this major life and fire hazard. Donohue's Lightning Rods is based in Missouri, near the factory where most of the residential and commercial lightning rod supplies are manufactured. Jim travels regularly to Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, and New York. Call today to find out when Jim will be in your area. For installations outside Missouri, Kansas, or Texas, Jim waits until there are a few customers lined up, thus being able to provide the same quality services at affordable prices. **WE DO NOT DO ELECTRICAL SERVICES.** (ONLY LIGHTNING RODS)
"The job was beautifully and professionally done. I have a zero scape yard and the gentleman was concerned about disturbing the gravel when putting the rod into the ground. WOW!!!!"
Debra D on June 2025
The modern suburban and small town home of today has become an ideal lightning target. The home owner would do well to recognize lightning for the destructive force that it is and protect against this major life and fire hazard. Donohue's Lightning Rods is based in Missouri, near the factory where most of the residential and commercial lightning rod supplies are manufactured. Jim travels regularly to Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, and New York. Call today to find out when Jim will be in your area. For installations outside Missouri, Kansas, or Texas, Jim waits until there are a few customers lined up, thus being able to provide the same quality services at affordable prices. **WE DO NOT DO ELECTRICAL SERVICES.** (ONLY LIGHTNING RODS)
"The job was beautifully and professionally done. I have a zero scape yard and the gentleman was concerned about disturbing the gravel when putting the rod into the ground. WOW!!!!"
We specialize in electrical services, repairs, installs, troubleshooting, lighting, panel upgrades, ceiling fans, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won?t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Fast, courteous, thorough. I would recommend them to anyone, they did a good job. Came the same day and finished the project in a timely manner. Came within the estimate range."
Claudia B on November 2025
We specialize in electrical services, repairs, installs, troubleshooting, lighting, panel upgrades, ceiling fans, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won?t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"Fast, courteous, thorough. I would recommend them to anyone, they did a good job. Came the same day and finished the project in a timely manner. Came within the estimate range."
Claudia B on November 2025
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts
A portable generator can supply power to selected appliances and circuits in a home, but it's generally not designed to handle the entire household's electrical needs simultaneously. Portable generators have limited wattage capacity, so they are only designed to power essential devices and electronics temporarily until local power is restored. If your power needs outweigh the capabilities of a portable generator, consider installing a whole-home generator instead.
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.
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.
It’s usually better to repair your generator if it isn’t working properly, as it will typically be much more affordable and should yield similar results. Generator repairs cost around $300 on average, while installing a new whole-house generator costs around $5,000 on average. The only exception is if you know your generator is reaching the end of its useful life, usually between 30 and 40 years. If you have an older generator, you could face multiple repairs in the coming years, which might mean that a full replacement will be more cost-effective over time.
Generators are usually sized by running watts and starting watts. Ideally, you’ll want a generator that can offer both the necessary running watts and starting watts for everything you need to power without going beyond 90% of its capacity. Calculate your home’s electrical load based on the breakers in your home or adding up the appliance and lighting needs of connected rooms.
The Westerlo, NY homeowners’ guide to generator installs
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Keeping on top of generator maintenance and repairs gives you extra peace of mind as a homeowner. Find out how much regular generator maintenance costs.
A whole house generator can keep your home running during a power outage, but can it handle the energy demands of an air conditioner? Here’s what to consider.
