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Cox Electric, LLC

350 Hopkins Hill Road
3.00(
2
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Approved Pro

Cox Electric, LLC

350 Hopkins Hill Road
3.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
300 local quotes requested
14 years of experience

30+ years of experience! Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business, we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"Following a home inspection I needed some odds and ends electric work done. Add 4-5 GFCI, ground a few plugs, etc. Also there were two knob and tube wires totaling under 20” in length that needed replacing. Items that most handle homeowners can do but I wasn’t allowed to because of the selling process, etc. I also needed it done within 7 days. A guy from Cox Electric came to my house to give me an estimate. (I’ll get back to that…) The guy that DID come to fix (Bill from another company) took 3 hours, did a beautiful job, and charged me $850. What was Cox Electric estimate? $3250. With materials costing under $50, this comes to over $1000/hour. While not against the law, gauging homeowners that are going through the process of selling a home is unethical."

Hanaan R on June 2025

30+ years of experience! Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business, we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"Following a home inspection I needed some odds and ends electric work done. Add 4-5 GFCI, ground a few plugs, etc. Also there were two knob and tube wires totaling under 20” in length that needed replacing. Items that most handle homeowners can do but I wasn’t allowed to because of the selling process, etc. I also needed it done within 7 days. A guy from Cox Electric came to my house to give me an estimate. (I’ll get back to that…) The guy that DID come to fix (Bill from another company) took 3 hours, did a beautiful job, and charged me $850. What was Cox Electric estimate? $3250. With materials costing under $50, this comes to over $1000/hour. While not against the law, gauging homeowners that are going through the process of selling a home is unethical."

Hanaan R on June 2025


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Positive Energy Electric Inc

2053 Tower Hill Rd
4.71(
241
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Approved Pro

Positive Energy Electric Inc

2053 Tower Hill Rd
4.71(
241
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
73 local quotes requested

6 Employees No Subs. Small but efficient electrical contractors. We answer all calls. We specialize in whole-house wiring, new addition wiring, service upgrades, and generator installations. Free estimates upfront affordable pricing with no up selling of services. We guarantee all of our work for 1 year. At the end of the day our customers satisfaction is our top priority. Professional electricians with great attention to detail that respect your time and your home. Veteran owned business with honesty, integrity and values.

"I needed an electrician to service my Generac generator. Jay texted to give me an estimated time when he was to arrive. I was very impressed with his service, he was pleasant, efficient & great customer service. I would recommend Positive Energy Electric Inc. Thank you Jay!"

Roxanne D on November 2024

6 Employees No Subs. Small but efficient electrical contractors. We answer all calls. We specialize in whole-house wiring, new addition wiring, service upgrades, and generator installations. Free estimates upfront affordable pricing with no up selling of services. We guarantee all of our work for 1 year. At the end of the day our customers satisfaction is our top priority. Professional electricians with great attention to detail that respect your time and your home. Veteran owned business with honesty, integrity and values.

"I needed an electrician to service my Generac generator. Jay texted to give me an estimated time when he was to arrive. I was very impressed with his service, he was pleasant, efficient & great customer service. I would recommend Positive Energy Electric Inc. Thank you Jay!"

Roxanne D on November 2024


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V. ISA GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTING

Knight St
4.92(
89
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V. ISA GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTING

Knight St
4.92(
89
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
81 local quotes requested

No job to big nor to small All is welcomed. The best electricians are always available to help with any projects. Now offering whole house standby generator Install We will build your home from the ground up. Any and all phases of the building of it will be to your expectations and more. We have some of the best builders *Carpenters *Plumbers *Sheetrock/drywall *Tile install or repairs *Flooring installation or repairs *Painters *power-washers *electricians *mason *stone and cement Feel free to give us a call today Always free estimates We are Always on time and you will Always get a call back. Your satisfaction is our priority You will receive the respect that you deserve Emergency services/calls provided We are licensed and insured

"Super professional. They were here about half of a day and got everything taken care of. Cleaned up after themselves and left the area better than it looked before they even started! Reasonable prices. Family business and I’d pick them over big commercial any day of the week. Just a really great hire all around."

Miraix M on August 2025

No job to big nor to small All is welcomed. The best electricians are always available to help with any projects. Now offering whole house standby generator Install We will build your home from the ground up. Any and all phases of the building of it will be to your expectations and more. We have some of the best builders *Carpenters *Plumbers *Sheetrock/drywall *Tile install or repairs *Flooring installation or repairs *Painters *power-washers *electricians *mason *stone and cement Feel free to give us a call today Always free estimates We are Always on time and you will Always get a call back. Your satisfaction is our priority You will receive the respect that you deserve Emergency services/calls provided We are licensed and insured

"Super professional. They were here about half of a day and got everything taken care of. Cleaned up after themselves and left the area better than it looked before they even started! Reasonable prices. Family business and I’d pick them over big commercial any day of the week. Just a really great hire all around."

Miraix M on August 2025


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S & S ELECTRIC

844 Putnam Pike
4.67(
81
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Approved Pro

S & S ELECTRIC

844 Putnam Pike
4.67(
81
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
73 local quotes requested

S&S Electric is locally owned and operated by Scott Ware. We have 20 years experience in the field, servicing RI and MA. We have become a name for service excellence, integrity and reliability. S&S Electric meets the electrical service and repair needs of many customers each day. We deliver the highest quality of electrical service and repair to homes and businesses. Whether it’s a simple light fixture installation or rewiring a complete home, S&S Electric is the name customers think of first. We value all our customers equally, regardless of how big or small the job may be. We look forward to serving you and providing solutions for your electrical needs. All our work is done in an efficient, timely and professional manner and we offer very competitive rates.

"They were excellent workers"

Linda M on August 2024

S&S Electric is locally owned and operated by Scott Ware. We have 20 years experience in the field, servicing RI and MA. We have become a name for service excellence, integrity and reliability. S&S Electric meets the electrical service and repair needs of many customers each day. We deliver the highest quality of electrical service and repair to homes and businesses. Whether it’s a simple light fixture installation or rewiring a complete home, S&S Electric is the name customers think of first. We value all our customers equally, regardless of how big or small the job may be. We look forward to serving you and providing solutions for your electrical needs. All our work is done in an efficient, timely and professional manner and we offer very competitive rates.

"They were excellent workers"

Linda M on August 2024


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Ryan Silvia

79 George Waterman Rd
4.33(
6
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Approved Pro

Ryan Silvia

79 George Waterman Rd
4.33(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
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

"I hired Ryan to fix my outlets and change them out for new ones since the old ones were outdated. He smelled badly of alcohol and was drunk when he came to the job. Please don't hire someone who drinks right before a job. Terrible customer service experience and will be reporting him."

Riley B on September 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

"I hired Ryan to fix my outlets and change them out for new ones since the old ones were outdated. He smelled badly of alcohol and was drunk when he came to the job. Please don't hire someone who drinks right before a job. Terrible customer service experience and will be reporting him."

Riley B on September 2025


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Cox Electric, LLC

350 Hopkins Hill Road
4.94(
9
)
Approved Pro

Cox Electric, LLC

350 Hopkins Hill Road
4.94(
9
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
55 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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NEC Electric

121 Broadcommon Rd,
4.68(
221
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Approved Pro

NEC Electric

121 Broadcommon Rd,
4.68(
221
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
100 local quotes requested

The team at NEC Electric & Solar have been servicing Rhode Island since 2008. Our team of highly skilled electricians can complete any job from a small outlet or light repair to ugrading your electrical service, complete re-wire or even modernize your lighting in your home. We take pride on professionalism and doing things the right way! NEC Electric wants to help you with all your electrical & solar needs.

"Pro got it done during the quote, but prive was much higher than expected. Convenience was awesome though. "

Adam D on February 2025

The team at NEC Electric & Solar have been servicing Rhode Island since 2008. Our team of highly skilled electricians can complete any job from a small outlet or light repair to ugrading your electrical service, complete re-wire or even modernize your lighting in your home. We take pride on professionalism and doing things the right way! NEC Electric wants to help you with all your electrical & solar needs.

"Pro got it done during the quote, but prive was much higher than expected. Convenience was awesome though. "

Adam D on February 2025


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Volt Vibe LLC

8 1/2 Laramee St
5.00(
9
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Approved Pro

Volt Vibe LLC

8 1/2 Laramee St
5.00(
9
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
29 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"It was great getting a quality job for a fair price. Mark was great, he really did go above and beyond expectations. i would definitely hire him again going forward. "

Moses C on May 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"It was great getting a quality job for a fair price. Mark was great, he really did go above and beyond expectations. i would definitely hire him again going forward. "

Moses C on May 2025


Stroscio Electric

Located In:
5.00(
7
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Stroscio Electric

Located In:
5.00(
7
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We're a small family owned and operated company out of HOPE, RI. We can handle all of your electrical needs, whether it be residential or commercial jobs! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"From the moment they arrived you could tell you were in good hands. Our problem started with having an issue where multiple outlets in our kitchen suddenly stopped working. We found someone who claimed to be an electrician on Facebook. $125 later and nothing but a proposal for a $500 job that he didn't know if he could even do. He didnt even have his own tools...Goodbye! Cut to today.... Joe arrives early and promptly greets us with his trainee. After us explaining the issue he immediately jumped into action, explaining the entire process as it went. Less than an hour later, problem solved. He was very knowledgeable and I appreciate professional service. As a supervisor of a plumbing company, I know great workers when I see them. Absolutely will recommend to all my friends and family. Greatly appreciate your work!"

Ryan L on September 2022

We're a small family owned and operated company out of HOPE, RI. We can handle all of your electrical needs, whether it be residential or commercial jobs! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"From the moment they arrived you could tell you were in good hands. Our problem started with having an issue where multiple outlets in our kitchen suddenly stopped working. We found someone who claimed to be an electrician on Facebook. $125 later and nothing but a proposal for a $500 job that he didn't know if he could even do. He didnt even have his own tools...Goodbye! Cut to today.... Joe arrives early and promptly greets us with his trainee. After us explaining the issue he immediately jumped into action, explaining the entire process as it went. Less than an hour later, problem solved. He was very knowledgeable and I appreciate professional service. As a supervisor of a plumbing company, I know great workers when I see them. Absolutely will recommend to all my friends and family. Greatly appreciate your work!"

Ryan L on September 2022


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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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. 

While natural gas generators are costly, they’re a great option for standby power due to the reliability of natural gas as a fuel source. Unlike other fuels, natural gas is delivered through underground pipes, making outages extremely rare and less likely to be affected by the elements. As long as the area isn’t prone to earthquakes, they offer an unlimited supply of natural gas that doesn’t degrade over time or require storage in tanks.

You may need a permit for a portable generator if you’ll be installing a transfer switch for your primary residence or similar work. Otherwise, a permit for other uses may not be necessary. Check your local building codes or ask a local generator installer for more information about your local regulations.

Sizing a generator is a careful process that requires calculating the electrical load of your entire house. You have to take into account every device you want to use and their wattage requirements, plus the wattage needed to start them, and look for a generator that can safely run all that at around 80% capacity.

In more practical terms, a small home can run on a 10,000-watt generator (and if you only want to power a few key appliances, much less than that). A mid-sized home may need something between 15,000 and 22,000 watts. Larger homes require 25,000 watts or more. 

Here’s what you can run with different wattages and types of generators:

Portable generator:

  • 2,000 watts can handle a large appliance like a freezer or refrigerator, plus a few smaller items like phones or computer chargers. 

  • 4,000 watts will keep two large appliances operating and a few smaller devices.

  • 8,000 watts should power most essential appliances and other devices, including a sump pump, well pump, or your dishwasher.

Partial to whole-house generator:

  • 20,000 watts and above will make it seem like your home’s power is still on.

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