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Avatar for Advanced Technologies and Electrical, LLC
Advanced Technologies and Electrical, LLC
4.5(
341
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Stow, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mike and his crew were very friendly, courteous and did a fine job for me! I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a newly installed generator! Very pleased and glad my friends recommended them to me! Good job good work! Thanks"
2005 Video Intern
Flat Wall Mounted Speakers
mark basement Before
 AV Rack
 150 Amp Siemens Panel

+194

Response time1 day
76 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Tri-County Electric Service
5.0(
37
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Stow, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Tri-County Services Electric & Plumbing is a family-owned contractor proudly serving Northeast Ohio for nearly 50 years. Based in Garfield Heights, we provide reliable residential and commercial electrical work, including panel upgrades, EV charger installations, lighting design, generator setups, troubleshooting, and 24/7 emergency repairs.\n

Lighting Installation
Lighting Installation
Lighting Installation
Lighting Installation
Lighting Installation

+8

8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by4%of homeowners
Avatar for CG3 Generators & More, LLC
CG3 Generators & More, LLC
5.0(
6
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Fixed Generator - Repair

Serving Stow, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I matched with CG3 on Angi and reached out after our generator did not kick in when we lost power. The generator came with the house so we did not know what to do with it. He answered my call and offered help before he even came over. At the schedule appointment, we walked through everything with us and suggested we set a service when it was needed. I appreciated how thorough and honest he was! We are definitely hiring CG3 for our generator services."
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Tri-County Electric Service
Tri-County Electric Service
4.9(
56
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Fixed Generator - Repair

Serving Stow, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chris and his assistant did an excellent job of explaining the situation and options for repairing or replacing our hot water heater. In the end we chose to replace it and they were able to secure a new unit and install it within 3 hours. Would definitely recommend Chris and Tri-County Services and will use them again if another situation arises."
Side House Electric
Front Door Electric
Residential Electric
Electrical Installs
Kitchen Lighting

+10

138 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by4%of homeowners
Avatar for WyattWorks Plumbing
WyattWorks Plumbing
4.7(
571
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairPortable Generator - Install+1 more

Serving Stow, OH and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1979

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Services were solid but prices are ridiculous with this company. It was a $20 part that took less than 30 minutes to install. They charged me $337.00. I should have researched before agreeing to the service. Way better values out there in NE Ohio."
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+1

Response time7 hrs
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Mr. Electric of Cleveland
3.9(
135
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Stow, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Electric provided excellent service for me under difficult circumstances. A building contractor damaged a wire and buried it under 42” of concrete. Ryan Corley, Mr. Electric’s wire detection specialist, was able to locate the wire accurately. Electricians Jeff Shipkosky and Khefren Johnson spent two and a half very long days, in 93-degree heat, digging around the perimeter of my house. Both ends of the damaged wire were eventually located six feet underground, which is considerable deeper than code requires. Justin David, Mr. Electric’s manager, was here working alongside his men and provided all the support possible to them. He maintained full contact and communication with me throughout the entire process. These men, along with a crew of assistants, are a class act company. I was very impressed at the dedication of Mr. Electric and recommend them highly."
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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Wilson Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
4.4(
18
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Stow, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Our licensed technicians are experts in plumbing, heating, electric, and air conditioning, backed by 100 hours of specialized training. When you choose Wilson, you're choosing excellence, reliability, and a company that cares about your home as much as you do.\n

Rewiring
Chandelier Installation
Chandelier Installation
Chandelier Installation
Chandelier Installation

+2

Response time7 hrs
63 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by17%of homeowners
Avatar for Blind & Son, LLC
Blind & Son, LLC
4.3(
358
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Stow, OH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1937

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Blind & Sons did a great job with my electrical project! I had them install a new electrical outlet in the basement for my electric dryer and the technician that performed the work was professional, courteous, and cleaned up after himself when the job was done. Will be hiring Blind & Sons for all future projects!"
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Habitat for Humanity 2019 project electrical
Electrical team
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by93%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.

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.

To reduce AC startup power for a whole-house generator, install a soft start kit or hard start capacitor, which lowers the initial surge by gradually ramping up the compressor. Using a smart load manager can also help by staggering startup loads, preventing a system overload and future costly repairs.

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. 

The cost to install a whole-house generator averages $5,200, with a typical price range of $1,500 to $8,900. However, total costs can vary from $400 for a small portable unit to over $18,000 for a large-capacity system. The most significant cost factor is the generator's size and capacity, but other variables include the brand, fuel type, and labor for assembly and installation.

Generator costs can be broken down by type:

  • Portable or Emergency Backup Generators (1kW–7.5kW): $500 to $2,000

  • Partial-Home Generators (9kW–20kW): $2,000 to $6,500

  • Whole-House Generators (22kW–48kW): $5,000 to $18,000

To avoid paying for more power than you need, consider hiring an electrician to calculate the electrical load for your essential appliances. It is also recommended to get at least three quotes to find the best deal for your specific needs and budget.

The Stow, OH homeowners’ guide to generator installs

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