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Vertex Contracting Inc.

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Vertex Contracting Inc.

Located In:
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
127 local quotes requested

3rd generation electrician. We specialize in re-wiring historical sites, electrical services, repairs, installs, troubleshooting, lighting, panel upgrades, ceiling fans, EV/Electric Charging Stations, and more! 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!

"They are outstanding!"

Jake V on August 2023

3rd generation electrician. We specialize in re-wiring historical sites, electrical services, repairs, installs, troubleshooting, lighting, panel upgrades, ceiling fans, EV/Electric Charging Stations, and more! 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!

"They are outstanding!"

Jake V on August 2023


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Current Electric, Inc.

5744 Roosevelt Hwy, Apt A
4.92(
19
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Current Electric, Inc.

5744 Roosevelt Hwy, Apt A
4.92(
19
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
38 local quotes requested

Current Electric Inc 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.

"Current electric replaced and installed a new bathroom exhaust fan. Excellent work, our current fan looked like a disaster and the new install looks absolutely amazing! I would definitely recommend and hire current electric again. If I need other electrical work I will be reaching out to current electric."

Nihad T on March 2025

Current Electric Inc 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.

"Current electric replaced and installed a new bathroom exhaust fan. Excellent work, our current fan looked like a disaster and the new install looks absolutely amazing! I would definitely recommend and hire current electric again. If I need other electrical work I will be reaching out to current electric."

Nihad T on March 2025


JLS Electrical

947 Mountain View Rd
4.94(
26
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JLS Electrical

947 Mountain View Rd
4.94(
26
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

We offer over 20 years of experience in the electrical industry. We take on a wide range of electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels, as well as wiring, panel upgrades and a variety of other jobs. We're committed to providing a personalized service for each individual project we take on, look forward to building strong long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Quick, efficient. Very well done."

Jim R on May 2025

We offer over 20 years of experience in the electrical industry. We take on a wide range of electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels, as well as wiring, panel upgrades and a variety of other jobs. We're committed to providing a personalized service for each individual project we take on, look forward to building strong long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Quick, efficient. Very well done."

Jim R on May 2025


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Michael J. Electric

8247 Route 116
4.68(
37
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Michael J. Electric

8247 Route 116
4.68(
37
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Customers say: Quick response
21 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Michael J. Electric has been serving the local Vermont communities residential electrical needs since 2004. We pride ourselves on our attention to detail and quality materials combined with our exceptional customer satisfaction. Please allow our experience and professionalism to serve you and your families needs. Master Electrician with 20 years experience.

"All good."

Chris A on August 2020

Michael J. Electric has been serving the local Vermont communities residential electrical needs since 2004. We pride ourselves on our attention to detail and quality materials combined with our exceptional customer satisfaction. Please allow our experience and professionalism to serve you and your families needs. Master Electrician with 20 years experience.

"All good."

Chris A on August 2020


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Kiehl Electric

209 LAKEWOOD PKWY
5.00(
9
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Kiehl Electric

209 LAKEWOOD PKWY
5.00(
9
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

Kiehl 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.

"Excellent work, would hire again."

Hank C on February 2023

Kiehl 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.

"Excellent work, would hire again."

Hank C on February 2023


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McAllister Electric

Surrounding Areas
5.00(
11
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McAllister Electric

Surrounding Areas
5.00(
11
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Welcome to Joe's Electric a local electrical contractor, licensed and insured, with over 15 years experience serving primarily residential customers. Electrical inspections and diagnostics, replace receptacles and switches, panel and service maintenance repair replacement or new install, light fixtures and ceiling fans install and replace, LED retrofit. Dedicated circuits for things like hot tubs and electric car chargers. Contact us today for your Residential needs

"Great experience! Very knowledgeable and helpful and worked extremely efficiently! Would re-hire!"

Nicholas F on May 2023

Welcome to Joe's Electric a local electrical contractor, licensed and insured, with over 15 years experience serving primarily residential customers. Electrical inspections and diagnostics, replace receptacles and switches, panel and service maintenance repair replacement or new install, light fixtures and ceiling fans install and replace, LED retrofit. Dedicated circuits for things like hot tubs and electric car chargers. Contact us today for your Residential needs

"Great experience! Very knowledgeable and helpful and worked extremely efficiently! Would re-hire!"

Nicholas F on May 2023


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Northstar Electric LLC

494 Church Rd.
4.94(
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Northstar Electric LLC

494 Church Rd.
4.94(
18
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Northstar Electric is a responsive and reliable provider of electrical services for both residential and commercial clients. Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality of electrical services, ensuring that each job is completed to the highest standard. We are proud to be your trusted and dependable source for all your electrical needs. Our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction is unmatched in the industry. We are confident that you will be pleased with the quality of services and results that we deliver. Have you worked with us before? We'd love your feedback. Consider leaving a review on the Testimonials page or on Google.

"Excellent work and on time in an extremely difficult location."

Doug T on April 2021

Northstar Electric is a responsive and reliable provider of electrical services for both residential and commercial clients. Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality of electrical services, ensuring that each job is completed to the highest standard. We are proud to be your trusted and dependable source for all your electrical needs. Our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction is unmatched in the industry. We are confident that you will be pleased with the quality of services and results that we deliver. Have you worked with us before? We'd love your feedback. Consider leaving a review on the Testimonials page or on Google.

"Excellent work and on time in an extremely difficult location."

Doug T on April 2021



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Reliant Electric Works

89 Ethan Allen Dr
4.83(
30
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Reliant Electric Works

89 Ethan Allen Dr
4.83(
30
)
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

If you have any electrical issues at all, contact the knowledgeable and experienced electricians at Reliant Electric Works. Backed by more than 35 years of in-depth electrical experience, they have the skill set necessary to help you solve your problems today. Their South Burlington electricians have a comprehensive understanding of electrical appliances and systems and are intimately familiar with all units on the market. For prompt and efficient service work, call them today. Their factory-trained electricians also provide all their customers with emergency services for electrical and generator repairs. When you need help most, they’ll be there for you. Rain, shine, or even during a blizzard, you can count on Reliant Electric Works to fix your broken system or generator. You need power to your medical systems, data storage, refrigeration, and more. In addition, they can install, repair, upgrade, and maintain your generators as they are authorized dealers of Generac and Kohler generators. They understand the importance of having your generator work when it is supposed to. You can sleep well at night knowing that you and your family are in caring and capable hands.

"Reliant Electric serviced my Generac backup generator when it started running continuously even when grid power was working. Nate spent about an hour on a snowy day diagnosing the problem which turned out not to be the “usual” cause, a blown fuse. In the end, he determined that there was a short in the underground control wire but recommended that we wait at least a month for any frozen water in the conduit to thaw before fishing a new wire. He set the generator up so I could start it manually in case of an outage. He returned about six weeks later when the ground was thoroughly thawed and replaced the wire. Sure enough, the old wire had been damaged probably from years of sitting in water and freeze/thaw cycles. He replaced it with a heavier gauge wire and gave me some suggestions for drilling a drain hole in the conduit. He tested the generator to make sure it would start in a power outage and also checked the plugs and valve clearance while he was there just to be certain everything was in good shape. Nate was neat, friendly, informative, completely professional, and most importantly, highly skilled. Reliant is a bit pricey, but for this type of work it pays to have someone with years of experience who was able to diagnose the problem correctly and fix it right the first time."

John C on May 2018

If you have any electrical issues at all, contact the knowledgeable and experienced electricians at Reliant Electric Works. Backed by more than 35 years of in-depth electrical experience, they have the skill set necessary to help you solve your problems today. Their South Burlington electricians have a comprehensive understanding of electrical appliances and systems and are intimately familiar with all units on the market. For prompt and efficient service work, call them today. Their factory-trained electricians also provide all their customers with emergency services for electrical and generator repairs. When you need help most, they’ll be there for you. Rain, shine, or even during a blizzard, you can count on Reliant Electric Works to fix your broken system or generator. You need power to your medical systems, data storage, refrigeration, and more. In addition, they can install, repair, upgrade, and maintain your generators as they are authorized dealers of Generac and Kohler generators. They understand the importance of having your generator work when it is supposed to. You can sleep well at night knowing that you and your family are in caring and capable hands.

"Reliant Electric serviced my Generac backup generator when it started running continuously even when grid power was working. Nate spent about an hour on a snowy day diagnosing the problem which turned out not to be the “usual” cause, a blown fuse. In the end, he determined that there was a short in the underground control wire but recommended that we wait at least a month for any frozen water in the conduit to thaw before fishing a new wire. He set the generator up so I could start it manually in case of an outage. He returned about six weeks later when the ground was thoroughly thawed and replaced the wire. Sure enough, the old wire had been damaged probably from years of sitting in water and freeze/thaw cycles. He replaced it with a heavier gauge wire and gave me some suggestions for drilling a drain hole in the conduit. He tested the generator to make sure it would start in a power outage and also checked the plugs and valve clearance while he was there just to be certain everything was in good shape. Nate was neat, friendly, informative, completely professional, and most importantly, highly skilled. Reliant is a bit pricey, but for this type of work it pays to have someone with years of experience who was able to diagnose the problem correctly and fix it right the first time."

John C on May 2018

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Whole-house generators can last 20 to 40 years with normal operation and proper maintenance. If you look up the specifications for your generator, you may be able to find a lifespan rated in hours of operation. Life expectancy will vary depending on how often and for how long you use the generator each year. Choosing a fuel with low impact like natural gas or diesel can help generators last as long as possible.

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.

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.

Whole-house generators need to be installed on level ground several feet away from walls and other objects. Because they tap into the electrical system directly, they usually need to be close to your home electrical panel for a transfer switch installation. It also helps with installation if they are near to a gas line or propane tank installation.

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.

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