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."
G&W Electric, 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.
"knowledgeable, Good energy, Friendly. I will have him come back to do more jobs and i highly recommend him because he is a very good worker. when he finish the job he help us look for anything else that was needed in the house before leaving "
Esther W on December 2025
G&W Electric, 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.
"knowledgeable, Good energy, Friendly. I will have him come back to do more jobs and i highly recommend him because he is a very good worker. when he finish the job he help us look for anything else that was needed in the house before leaving "
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!."
At Rubino Electric, we focus on providing world-class electrical services. We specialize in working closely with our customers and being personable with all of their electrical needs. We have decades of experience and are ready for any of our customer's electrical needs.
"He was very professional and did a wonderful job did more then I expected very nice a fast I will be using him again if allowed thank you so much we love the work he's your 1stop shop ."
Geniene J on July 2024
At Rubino Electric, we focus on providing world-class electrical services. We specialize in working closely with our customers and being personable with all of their electrical needs. We have decades of experience and are ready for any of our customer's electrical needs.
"He was very professional and did a wonderful job did more then I expected very nice a fast I will be using him again if allowed thank you so much we love the work he's your 1stop shop ."
Please call: 518 527 7774. Est. 1981. Jeff Moore Electrical Contracting is a licensed, fully insured, full service electrical contractor. We offer residential and commercial electrical installations and repairs. Jump to Toolbar
"I hired Jeff to replace an exhaust fan in my upstairs bathroom. During our preliminary meeting, he provided me with the appropriate measurements to search for a replacement unit. The day the work was scheduled, he was on time.. overall I was very pleased with the results. Before leaving, I told him about a light fixture just outside the bathroom that wasnâ t working. He was able to identify the problem which turned out to be a defective switch. He had the part and was able to repair the light fixture for a small fee. He was very professional with the work he performed."
Sandy S on December 2021
Please call: 518 527 7774. Est. 1981. Jeff Moore Electrical Contracting is a licensed, fully insured, full service electrical contractor. We offer residential and commercial electrical installations and repairs. Jump to Toolbar
"I hired Jeff to replace an exhaust fan in my upstairs bathroom. During our preliminary meeting, he provided me with the appropriate measurements to search for a replacement unit. The day the work was scheduled, he was on time.. overall I was very pleased with the results. Before leaving, I told him about a light fixture just outside the bathroom that wasnâ t working. He was able to identify the problem which turned out to be a defective switch. He had the part and was able to repair the light fixture for a small fee. He was very professional with the work he performed."
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!!"
jack b on August 2023
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts
Generally, you’ll want to keep between 60 and 70 feet between the generator and the transfer switch. There are a few reasons for this, including:
The distance reduces the noise coming from the generator into your home.
It increases efficiency because you won’t have a voltage drop from this short of a distance.
Prevents carbon monoxide poisoning: keep at least 15 feet between your generator and an open window.
As long as they have enough fuel, whole-house generators can run for weeks at a time (400 to 500 hours) without suffering too much wear and tear. However, this type of extensive use isn’t ideal if you want to extend the life of your generator.
Two important points. First, some generators may need you to periodically check oil levels every day or so and refill as necessary for safe operation. Second, if your generator uses a fuel tank, keep it regularly full so it doesn’t suddenly shut off. Many backup generators can run through a full tank in a day when they are powering large portions of a home.
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.
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.
In many cases, you’ll need a permit or basic inspection to install one of these large generators. Since they include significant alterations to your home electrical system and many produce exhaust fumes, local governments often require jumping through a few hoops for general safety purposes. Your installer may be able to help you with these permits.
The Wynantskill, 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 portable generator can serve several uses beyond its traditional purpose. If you’re looking for ways to put your generator to work, our guide can help.
