Whole House Generator vs Solar Power

During the mid-20th century, solar power was all the rage. Cars, homes, towns, it could all be powered by the ever-present sun! While an exciting concept, reality turned out much different. While a good option for some, the disadvantages of solar have made it a relatively lesser used energy source. While energy independence is an…

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What About Used Whole Home Generators?

While some people scoff at buying used goods, there is a reason why garage sales, thrift shops, and auction websites have never gone out of style. When choosing a potentially life-saving piece of equipment like a whole home generator, however, should you outright dismiss the idea of buying used? Consider some informed reasons why it…

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Why Is My Electrical Panel Making A Buzzing Noise?

Do you hear a buzzing sound coming from inside your home electrical panel? If not resolved, it could be an indicator of a serious problem. The home electrical panel is what connects your home’s electrical system to external power. The electrician, opening this panel is a familiar sight. As a homeowner, you may know that…

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Avoid These Mistakes When Choosing an Electrical Contractor

As a homeowner, you know your home’s various systems, such as plumbing, heating, and cooling, as well as electrical systems, are all crucial. Home repairs and maintenance can quickly become pricey! So, some homeowners resort to hiring an unlicensed friend who knows how to install electrical wiring, to try and save some of their hard-earned…

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How To Prepare For Power Outages

What would you be most worried about if your power went out, right this second? Keeping the house and water pipes warm during an ice-cold winter? How to get the car out of the garage? How to cook food without an electric stove or microwave? There are many things that can be done to prepare…

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4 Reasons To Choose a Generac Home Generator

The search for a practical, cost-efficient, and quality standby generator can be frustrating. New England Electrical Contracting is a certified Generac dealer, but what sets us apart over another generator installation company? With the number of options available, why would you choose one of our Generac brand generators? Consider four major reasons why we guarantee…

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What To Know About Standby Generator Maintenance

If you are a homeowner or business owner, you are likely familiar with scheduled routine maintenance. Lawn care, site cleaning, and restocking essentials are a basic for everyday life. If you’ve already invested in a whole home generator, there will be a few minor things it would be important to keep up with as time…

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Electrical Spring Cleaning 2021

May is around the corner, and most of us have yet to complete our spring cleaning. We often associate this “cleaning” with housework, organizing, and a deep-clean, but it is also a perfect time to complete home repairs and maintenance projects. Apart from repairing minor leaks and squeaks, a complete home check for electrical issues…

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Keeping Your Driveway Heated This Winter

If you’re like us, living up here in the Northeast, you grew up looking forward to wintertime! As a child, maybe you looked forward to snowball fights, snow castles, and a nice break from school. However, as adults, the view of winter may be a little different. Save Yourself Some Winter Work As homeowners, we…

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