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Mr. Electric of Queensbury
4.7(
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Wilton, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Way beyond my expectations! Professional on every level from covering their shoes every time they went in and out, thorough problem investigation, courteous and great explanations throughout the process, reasonable and fair prices, solid install and equipment. What's more, even long after I paid in full, they continued to go to bat for me with National Grid who identified a problem on their end and promised repeatedly to fix it but as of this comment, has not yet done so. 6 stars for Mr. Electric if I could!"
LED Flood Lights to illuminate new Sisn
Ran new circuit to attic
LED Wall Pack installed
New Fan where nothing existed previously
Attic Receptacles

+14

Response time1 day
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Crisafulli Bros. Home Services
4.6(
67
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

Serving Wilton, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1939

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Just too expensive for what you get. Feels like a big company nickel and dime move. I get having a trip charge. Which was $109. But then to have the tech who was great btw (not his fault), but was tentative about fixing the problem because of creating more damage. Another $160 for a simple diagnostic charge, again without fixing the problem. I already knew the diagnosis. So he basically did a Band-Aid fix (greased the Knob) and still charged me over $280+ for what equated to be 10 minutes of work. It was ridiculously high for the service provided. Next time I?m going to an independent, local guy."
Response time1 day
41 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Troy Generator Service
New to Angi
Fixed Generator - Repair

Serving Wilton, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Troy Generator Service LLC 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. 21 years experience.

Response time20 mins
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Knickerbocker enterprises
New to Angi
Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+3 more

Serving Wilton, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

Self employed since 2007. excavation and land clearing. dumpster rental and clean outs. boulder retaining walls and hardscaping. underground electrical services. willing to deliver small and large quantities of sand, gravel and topsoil.

Tennis court
Tennis court
Tennis court
Tennis court
Court and garden

+9

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Ambrose Electric
4.4(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Wilton, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"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."
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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. 

While diesel is relatively stable, it won’t last nearly as long as propane and you may have to replace it if it sits unused for too long. Diesel can sometimes struggle to work efficiently or start engines during especially cold weather, so it’s not the best choice for every climate. Compared to fuels like propane and natural gas, diesel generators tend to be noisier and create more exhaust, which isn’t always ideal for home use.

Yes, in most municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home models. Because these installations involve significant alterations to your home's electrical system and produce exhaust fumes, local governments often require a permit or inspection for safety purposes. A generator permit typically costs between $50 and $250, depending on your location. Your electrician or certified installer can usually handle the permitting process for you, but you will be responsible for the cost. It's a good practice to confirm with your installer that they will pull all necessary permits before work begins.

If you’re deciding between a solar battery versus a generator for the best backup power solution, you can take a few factors into consideration. Solar batteries are quiet while generators can be quite loud. Generators have a lower up-front cost, but they require fuel and ongoing maintenance while solar batteries are more expensive but don’t have many ongoing costs.

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.

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