"Fantastic electrical company! Good price for my new portable generator installation. I really liked the electrician who performed the work. Will hire again!"
"Due to our house construction, it was difficult to install the fans where we wanted them, but Mark did it. He was honest about where the fans could and could not be placed, and gave us options. He was professional, prompt, tidy, and courteous.
We highly recommend Harda Electric! Thanks, Mark "
"They did a great job from start to finish, didn't try to sell me more than I needed. The salesman was very knowledgeable and listened to what I wanted, The installation team did a wonderful job with the install. looks very nice!"
"Showed on time, did what I wanted and had a generator on the fan to do the job because my lights were out from the storm, highly recommend their company. Reelec is Real quality, at a real bargain."
"They were easy to deal with. I?d definitely recommend. Not only they served my HOT TUB they also served my Whole House Generator. I like a small family business."
"I ordered a general checkup of my home. The electrician found a melted wire in my breaker box. He rerouted all of the wires to separate bolts. I opted to get a surge protector installed at that time. I recommend James at Mister Sparky. He explained the questions that I asked. Like, â  What is this switch for?â  Itâ  s a comfort to know that my home is safe now.... and that I have a switch to turn on electric candles in my windows."
A&M Electric LLC is a veteran-owned, Christian-based electrical contractor proudly serving Lancaster County and surrounding Central Pennsylvania communities with reliable residential, commercial, agricultural, and industrial electrical services. We specialize in electrical panel upgrades, 200 amp service upgrades, EV charger installation, generator installation, electrical troubleshooting, lighting installation, rewiring, new construction wiring, remodels, emergency electrical repairs, and commercial electrical services. Our licensed electricians provide safe, code-compliant, and high-quality electrical work for homeowners, businesses, farms, warehouses, offices, retail spaces, and construction projects throughout Lancaster County and Central Pennsylvania from our base in Ephrata, PA. Also serves Reading, Lancaster, York, the greater Harrisburg and Philadelphia areas, Mohnton, Coatesville, Landale, Montgomery County, Hatfield, King of Prussia, and Bryn Mawr.
A.F.L. Electric is a small growing family owned business serving Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware and Chester counties in Pennsylvania . We are a licensed and insured contractor with master electricians who are engaged in on going training and continued hours of education to ensure that A.F.L. Electric brings the most qualified service to its customers. We are an authorized Generac dealer.
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\nOur 23 years in business has brought the company to be experts in the Residential, Commercial and Industrial sectors of electrical contracting. Our one on one interaction with our customers starts with the motto that we answer our phones, and we do!
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"Arrived right on time and reviewed all my electrical needs then went to purchase lightbulbs for me and installed three lighting units instead of just two. I am very impressed with Harris’s services."
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 you’re wondering if you can use your electric vehicle as a backup battery, it depends on whether your EV is compatible with bidirectional charging. This technology allows energy to flow both ways, enabling vehicle-to-home (V2H) backup power, vehicle-to-load (V2L) for appliances and camping, and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) to support the power grid. Compatible EVs convert stored DC energy into usable AC power, helping reduce energy costs and enhance grid stability while providing emergency backup power.
With proper maintenance, a whole-house generator can last between 20 and 40 years. The specific lifespan depends on how often and for how long the generator is used, and some models may have their life expectancy rated in hours of operation. To maximize its lifespan, expect to spend around $150 to $300 per year for annual maintenance checks from a qualified technician. During these checks, a technician will inspect the engine filter, starting mechanism, fuel, lubrication, and coolant levels. Consulting your installer and choosing a low-impact fuel like natural gas or diesel can also help ensure your generator lasts as long as possible.
In most cases, there are no tax credits available for home generators. However, that’s a general statement that applies to federal tax credits, so you might have access to state or local tax incentives. You can check the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) for more information about your area. If you hire a reliable home generator installer, they should also know if there are any state or local perks you can use to reduce your installation costs, including tax breaks and rebates.
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.
The Elverson, PA homeowners’ guide to generator installs
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