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Cotti-Johnson HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical RI

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Cotti-Johnson HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical RI

4.92(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
187 local quotes requested

Transform your home into a haven of comfort with Cotti-Johnson's premier residential electrical services! Whether you need a simple light fixture replacement, a reliable home standby generator, or a complete re-wiring for enhanced safety and efficiency, we've got you covered. Our expert crews are not just skilled but are also background checked, drug tested, and undergo weekly training to ensure top-notch service. We understand that electrical issues can arise anytime, which is why we offer 24/7 emergency services to get your systems up and running when you need them most. Elevate your living spaces with our professional design services for landscape and indoor lighting. At Cotti-Johnson, we prioritize your satisfaction and peace of mind. Don't wait—experience the Cotti-Johnson difference today! Call us at (401) 594-9200 and inquire about our 10-year generator warranty. Your home deserves the best, and we're here to deliver.

"Communication was excellent. Tech showed up on time and went above and beyond on the work. I’ll certainly reach out to Cotti-Johnson for any future work."

Justin K on March 2025

Transform your home into a haven of comfort with Cotti-Johnson's premier residential electrical services! Whether you need a simple light fixture replacement, a reliable home standby generator, or a complete re-wiring for enhanced safety and efficiency, we've got you covered. Our expert crews are not just skilled but are also background checked, drug tested, and undergo weekly training to ensure top-notch service. We understand that electrical issues can arise anytime, which is why we offer 24/7 emergency services to get your systems up and running when you need them most. Elevate your living spaces with our professional design services for landscape and indoor lighting. At Cotti-Johnson, we prioritize your satisfaction and peace of mind. Don't wait—experience the Cotti-Johnson difference today! Call us at (401) 594-9200 and inquire about our 10-year generator warranty. Your home deserves the best, and we're here to deliver.

"Communication was excellent. Tech showed up on time and went above and beyond on the work. I’ll certainly reach out to Cotti-Johnson for any future work."

Justin K on March 2025


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Ryan Silvia

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Ryan Silvia

4.43(
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2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Here at R.Silvia Electrical Contractor we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Call or text 4012637151

"Ryan was on time, assessed and explained the problem(s), gave estimate, purchased materials, provided receipts and did not inflate his hours worked and provided accurate billing. He did everything that needed to be done today in a straightforward and professional manner. I put his name and number in my contacts for future needs."

Tom C on October 2025

Here at R.Silvia Electrical Contractor we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Call or text 4012637151

"Ryan was on time, assessed and explained the problem(s), gave estimate, purchased materials, provided receipts and did not inflate his hours worked and provided accurate billing. He did everything that needed to be done today in a straightforward and professional manner. I put his name and number in my contacts for future needs."

Tom C on October 2025


Darius A Roderick

5.00(
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Darius A Roderick

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

DARIUS A RODERICK 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.

"Roderick did a really good job on my house. Fast and neat. Informative and professional would recommend to anyone type of deal."

Bruna R on September 2022

DARIUS A RODERICK 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.

"Roderick did a really good job on my house. Fast and neat. Informative and professional would recommend to anyone type of deal."

Bruna R on September 2022


Martins Electric, LLC

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Martins Electric, LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

Martins 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. Over 20 years of experience.

"Thank you for the quick response and quality work."

Mike G on April 2021

Martins 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. Over 20 years of experience.

"Thank you for the quick response and quality work."

Mike G on April 2021


LAD Electric, LLC

5.00(
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LAD Electric, LLC

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 years of experience

LAD Electric, 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.

"LAD Came our to upgrade our service as well as add a couple outlets around our TV and help fix a shotty electricians job that was done on our electric vehicle charging station. Louie and his team were remarkable in every way. We reached out for a second quote regarding a doorbell and some other things and still haven't herd back but we hope to get them back soon to help us with some other things in the house as well."

Ryan D on March 2020

LAD Electric, 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.

"LAD Came our to upgrade our service as well as add a couple outlets around our TV and help fix a shotty electricians job that was done on our electric vehicle charging station. Louie and his team were remarkable in every way. We reached out for a second quote regarding a doorbell and some other things and still haven't herd back but we hope to get them back soon to help us with some other things in the house as well."

Ryan D on March 2020


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Rhode Island Generator

4.91(
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Rhode Island Generator

4.91(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 local quotes requested

Protect your home from the risks caused by sudden power outages a generator from Generac, the industry leader, installed by the experts at Rhode Island Generator. In the event of a power failure, these reliable systems automatically start up, supplying electricity to your home until the local power utility restores service. Permanent installation of a standby generator is not a do-it-yourself project. Rhode Island Generator has factory-trained technicians who meet Generac's high standards for service and customer satisfaction. Our service professionals meet warranty conditions, ensure safe and proper operation, and are always here to provide Emergency Assistance, 7 days a week. We dispatch technicians quickly, and our team is equipped to resolve most repairs right then and there.

"Fantastic experence. John is the consumate professional and truly a very nice and knowledgable man. A pleasure to have him work for us. Always keeping us informed as to the particulars of our standby generator install and always on time when promised, he surpassed every other service and equipment supplier we have ever had working for us. Do not even consider doing a project like this without John."

Michael C on January 2016

Protect your home from the risks caused by sudden power outages a generator from Generac, the industry leader, installed by the experts at Rhode Island Generator. In the event of a power failure, these reliable systems automatically start up, supplying electricity to your home until the local power utility restores service. Permanent installation of a standby generator is not a do-it-yourself project. Rhode Island Generator has factory-trained technicians who meet Generac's high standards for service and customer satisfaction. Our service professionals meet warranty conditions, ensure safe and proper operation, and are always here to provide Emergency Assistance, 7 days a week. We dispatch technicians quickly, and our team is equipped to resolve most repairs right then and there.

"Fantastic experence. John is the consumate professional and truly a very nice and knowledgable man. A pleasure to have him work for us. Always keeping us informed as to the particulars of our standby generator install and always on time when promised, he surpassed every other service and equipment supplier we have ever had working for us. Do not even consider doing a project like this without John."

Michael C on January 2016


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Net DirXions, Inc.

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Net DirXions, Inc.

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 years of experience

Commercial Business Only. Our Team is as diverse as you need it to be. Our Help Desk Team can help your employees with their desktop support issues, such as MS Office, Gmail, and much more. We provide immediate access to our live IT support professional via telephone, chat, or e-mail 24 hours a day. Our Advisory Team can guide management as to how your company can move forward with new technology. We recognized the fundamental challenges of small to medium sized businesses to support an IT infrastructure as well implement, integrate and support cloud-based solutions. The benefits of partnering with NDX and using our NDX Cloud Platform Services removes the need of maintaining in-house skilled technical staff, allows for the focus on your business and not technology, predictable IT budgets and enables business flexibility and mobility.

"They were very professional and went far beyond what I expected. I'm am an architect and paying attention to detail is very important to me. I was very impressed and would highly recommend them to anyone. C D Calhoun"

CD C on September 2023

Commercial Business Only. Our Team is as diverse as you need it to be. Our Help Desk Team can help your employees with their desktop support issues, such as MS Office, Gmail, and much more. We provide immediate access to our live IT support professional via telephone, chat, or e-mail 24 hours a day. Our Advisory Team can guide management as to how your company can move forward with new technology. We recognized the fundamental challenges of small to medium sized businesses to support an IT infrastructure as well implement, integrate and support cloud-based solutions. The benefits of partnering with NDX and using our NDX Cloud Platform Services removes the need of maintaining in-house skilled technical staff, allows for the focus on your business and not technology, predictable IT budgets and enables business flexibility and mobility.

"They were very professional and went far beyond what I expected. I'm am an architect and paying attention to detail is very important to me. I was very impressed and would highly recommend them to anyone. C D Calhoun"

CD C on September 2023


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Cox Electric, LLC

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Cox Electric, LLC

4.94(
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Customers say: Quick response
47 local quotes requested
23 years of experience

It is our mission to provide excellent service and complete satisfaction to every customer that we serve. We genuinely care about the quality of our work and make an effort to understand the needs and expectations of our customers. We promise to communicate quickly and professionally. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience for years - we look forward to doing the same for you!

"Everyone we dealt with was friendly, responsive and knowledgeable. From our initial call to explore a generator through purchasing and installation, everyone at COX demonstrated exceptional and timely customer service. Their experienced team of technicians were there on time when they said theyâ d be there. They provided timely notifications and clearly communicated throughout every step of the installation process. We were impressed with their work ethic and the results."

Rob C on December 2024

It is our mission to provide excellent service and complete satisfaction to every customer that we serve. We genuinely care about the quality of our work and make an effort to understand the needs and expectations of our customers. We promise to communicate quickly and professionally. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. We have consistently focused on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention and a stress-free experience for years - we look forward to doing the same for you!

"Everyone we dealt with was friendly, responsive and knowledgeable. From our initial call to explore a generator through purchasing and installation, everyone at COX demonstrated exceptional and timely customer service. Their experienced team of technicians were there on time when they said theyâ d be there. They provided timely notifications and clearly communicated throughout every step of the installation process. We were impressed with their work ethic and the results."

Rob C on December 2024


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Botelho & Sons Electric

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Botelho & Sons Electric

5.00(
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66 local quotes requested
18 years of experience

We can take on a wide range of residential and commercial electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels as well as wiring/panel upgrades, and a variety of other projects. We take pride in the quality of our work and our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Electrician came out promptly and gave the first estimate. He came on time to do the job and charged a fair price. He also cleaned up after the job was finished. I highly recommend the company. "

Chris L on November 2025

We can take on a wide range of residential and commercial electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels as well as wiring/panel upgrades, and a variety of other projects. We take pride in the quality of our work and our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Electrician came out promptly and gave the first estimate. He came on time to do the job and charged a fair price. He also cleaned up after the job was finished. I highly recommend the company. "

Chris L on November 2025


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Electricians R Us

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Electricians R Us

4.79(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
106 local quotes requested

Electrical Services: Here at Electrician's R Us RI, we are very passionate about what we do and take our responsibility to each customer very seriously. We pride ourselves in the ability to meet each customer's personal needs and expectations. With experience since 1987, you can trust that we know what you're dealing with and more importantly we know how to fix it. We also understand that if your dealing with an electrical emergency you cant wait and for your convenience we are available 24 hours a day for emergency service calls and we are proud to say we have a 1 hour or less response time, so whether your dealing with a dangerous electrical emergency or doing some upgrades we've got you covered.

"Junior was great. Fast and friendly."

Colleen S on June 2025

Electrical Services: Here at Electrician's R Us RI, we are very passionate about what we do and take our responsibility to each customer very seriously. We pride ourselves in the ability to meet each customer's personal needs and expectations. With experience since 1987, you can trust that we know what you're dealing with and more importantly we know how to fix it. We also understand that if your dealing with an electrical emergency you cant wait and for your convenience we are available 24 hours a day for emergency service calls and we are proud to say we have a 1 hour or less response time, so whether your dealing with a dangerous electrical emergency or doing some upgrades we've got you covered.

"Junior was great. Fast and friendly."

Colleen S on June 2025

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Generator size requirements vary wildly among properties, but typical generator sizes are listed below based on home square footage:

  • 1,000 sq ft: 6–9 kW

  • 1,500 sq ft: 7–10 kW

  • 2,000 sq ft: 10–14kW

  • 2,500 sq ft: 12–16kW

  • 3,000 sq ft: 16–20kW+

Unfortunately, home square footage isn’t always a good indicator of generator size requirements. Instead, you should call in a professional to discuss which items in your home you’d like to run via your generator. They can calculate peak and average consumption for those items and then size your generator appropriately for optimal performance.

You can determine what size generator you need by listing the various appliances it will power during an outage. Write down the start-up watt usage, and then add them all together. 

A 7,500-watt generator will run your refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits without a problem. However, you’ll need an extra 3,000 to 4,500 watts to run your water heater and another 5,000 to 25,000 watts to run your electric furnace. In these instances, a whole-home generator is your best bet for running your critical equipment.

When choosing the right size generator for your needs, consider a few items to help calculate the wattage you’ll need. Start by determining which household items and appliances you want to power, and then add the wattages together. Check out the wattage of these essential appliances:

  • Refrigerator: 600 watts

  • Large dehumidifier: 700 watts

  • Large window air conditioner: 1,400 watts

  • Water heater: 3,000 watts

Running home appliances like these requires a partial or whole-house generator. A portable generator may be enough to power your home if you only plan to keep a refrigerator and freezer running. 

No, you cannot plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your home. Plugging in a generator without an interlocking kit, extension cord, or wall outlet receptacle is incredibly dangerous and can cause back-feeding—power from the generator back-feeds into utility lines. Also, if the main power comes back on while your generator is on, it could damage the generator and cause a house fire.

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.

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