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Dr. Watts Electrical Services
4.9(
37
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Dr Watts Electric came out and saved the day. Randy hooked up a whole house generator so we no longer have issues with losing power. He did an excellent job and gave us a very reasonable price. We’ll use Dr. Watts for any electrical project. Thanks!”"
Flat panel LED lighting for the basement
Pendants over the bar
Recessed lighting to show off the new basement bar area
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22 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by27%of homeowners
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Pro Tech Electric, LLC
5.0(
10
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I asked for a team to install and wire 8 kitchen can lights. Great professional team that came in on time, did a great job protecting the kitchen, finished the job in less than 2 hours, and cleaned up behind themselves entirely. They charged a very reasonable price, and made the whole project as smooth and seamless as possible. Definitely recommend for your project."
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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CJD Electric, LLC
4.6(
16
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Fixed Generator - Repair

Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This gentleman was very professional, was here when he said he would be & got the job done in the time frame he quoted. We have not had a problem with our electrical in that part of the house again. We will hire him in the future when doing future renovations."
Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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AirHeads HVAC LLC
5.0(
30
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Fixed Generator - Repair

Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent and efficient service, on time for appointment, repaired our Generac generator with OEM parts. I've always believed, if you can't explain it simply...you don't understand it well enough. This guy knows his stuff. The technician explained all repairs while making recommendations for future care and preventative maintenance. We understood and felt confident in our maintenance/repair decisions. One stop shop for generator, electrical and heating repair and including oil and propane products. We will be using them going forward for their services. Highly recommended!"
Response time6 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Simmz Electrical
5.0(
1
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Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Joe from Simmz Electrical was very skilled, charged a fair price and was great to work with. He did a wonderful job, worked very carefully and was very neat. He communicated with us quickly; is very reliable and prompt. We felt comfortable with him in our home; he is now our go to guy for anything electrical. Lucky find"
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Thomas Edison Electric
3.0(
2
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

Serving Effort, PA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Thomas Edison Electric is an award-winning industry leader, serving over 150,000 homes and businesses. Our 24-hour electricians offer timeliness, professionalism, and expertise on big and small projects 365 days a year.\n\nWhether you need emergency electrical services or basic electrical repairs, you're counting on electricity to keep you safe, connected, and warm. When complications threaten your peace of mind, we'll be there to set things right. Because at Thomas Edison, we're not just in the business of electricity — we're in the business of earning "clients for life."

Panel Replacement
Govee Lights
Panel Upgrade
Panel Replacement
Outdoor Meter Box

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

You can determine what size generator you need for a transfer switch by matching the switch to the largest outlet on your generator. Larger generators can power up to 10 circuits, while most 5,000-watt generators can provide power to six circuits. So, if your generator’s largest outlet is 30 amps, you’ll need a 30-amp transfer switch.

Setting up utilities on a vacant property usually takes at least a few months, or between 6 weeks to 16 weeks. This process requires working with the local planning and zoning department, hiring a building contractor or engineer to design the utility layout, securing permits, laying the lines, and connecting the utilities.

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