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Avatar for Green Sun Energy Services, LLC
Green Sun Energy Services, LLC
5.0(
73
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Serving Scotch Plains, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Generator failed to start. Karen was able to set up a service appointment the next day. Michael arrived and knew what the problem was before inspecting the generator. Generator running again 10 minutes later. GreenSun installed our Generator app.11 years ago and has been performing serrvicing yearly. Glen,Karen And the entire staff are the best. They really care."
Ruisi
Oceanport
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+55

Response time4 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Ryland Electric, LLC
5.0(
72
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Serving Scotch Plains, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Cynthia and the team at Ryland were fantastic to work with. I called them the morning after losing power in a snowstorm to see if they could install a 30AMP/240VAC inlet plug on my house to run the generator through. Not only did they take the job, but Cynthia spent the next day trying to help me find the very hard to find parts I needed during the storm. She really went above and beyond for a customer she has never met and has never worked with before. Once I had everything I needed, they were at my house within a couple of hours and had me set up and power back on in my house. The work was done quickly and professional and the price was great. Jay and Carlos were friendly, walked me through what they had done and how everything worked. I will definitely be using Ryland again. Great experience all the way around in a difficult situation."
300amp Service
AFTER
Low Pressure Steam Furnac
 new 200amp panel
Landscape Lighting

+30

Response time10 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for Best Dressed Electric
Best Dressed Electric
5.0(
31
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Serving Scotch Plains, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jeremy was Amazing from the initial phone call to the completion of the work I needed done. So polite, respectful of property, knowledgeable and a great Electrician. I will Definitely be calling him again for my next project."
Electrical Project
Home Automation Project
Home Automation Project
Electrical Project
Wall box

+33

Response time1 day
Response rate96%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Plesh Electric, LLC
4.4(
111
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Serving Scotch Plains, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tony Plesh was very knowledgeable concerning generator installation. It was very comfortable talking to him. He answered all our questions clearly."
Outdoor Closed Panel Upgraded
Residential Generator
Outdoor Open Panel Upgraded
Residential Generator
Upgraded Panel Closed

+19

Response time2 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Almeida Electric
4.8(
127
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Serving Scotch Plains, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I called this electrician independently from homeadvisor for a problem I was having with a switch. Juan came the next day and repaired it. I then hired him to do some other electrical work I had. He and workers arrived on time and finished in a couple of hours. The cost was the same as the estimate. Everything was cleaned. The only problem was the vanity light, whose box had to be moved. The repair to the drywall was not done well and I had to redo that myself. It was not placed in the spot I wanted due to some miscommunication. Juan promptly came back and moved the box again and repaired the drywall. I would hire him again for other projects."
 Ceiling fan installation
 Electrical Box Upgrade
Replacement of old unsafe panel with new panel
 Installation of light fixture in foyer
 Installation of hallway light fixture

+7

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Raynor Services- Electrical/HVAC/Generators/Solar
Raynor Services- Electrical/HVAC/Generators/Solar
4.5(
156
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Serving Scotch Plains, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The outside repair was routine and completed with no trouble.  The inside repair was more complicated because the damaged light fixture would blow the light switch when used and the fixture itself was no longer produced so could not be directly replaced.  Raynor technician was able to construct a replacement fixture and repair the switch.  Constructing the replacement took several weeks, but I had told the technician we were not in any rush.  The light was not often used.  Only negative thing I can say is that I was not kept informed of progress.  I did call once to ask how it was going and was told they would let me know in a couple of days.  Three weeks later they called to say the fixture was ready to install.  The technician was prompt with regard to his appointment.
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Replacing an outdoor air conditioner with a high efficiency, consumer reported top rated American Standard unit.  Level, wired properly, and completed beyond code and required standards.  Thank goodness for a team that cares and loves what they do AND our customers.
Great technicians who have amazing skill and are just good humans too.

+6

Response time11 hrs
Response rate92%
192 neighbors recently requested a quote
Paulikas Electric
4.8(
81
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Serving Scotch Plains, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1970

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"   We called to do landscape lighting repairs, we had about 10 lights that were damaged and needed to be replaced as well
as install a new transformer as the old one was shot. John quickly came by and gave me a very reasonable estimate.
We were having a function in our backyard within the week and John was kind enough to do the work at the earliest and was
able to schedule well before the function. The work turned out great  Would highly recommend John and his company and we
will defintely use him again in the future.
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Response time2 days
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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First Class Electric
4.8(
112
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Serving Scotch Plains, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Neil showed up on time. Give me an estimate. Performance to work flawlessly. I was very happy with his professionalism. He took the time to instruct me on how to work my generator with the new transfer switch. Very highly recommended. He also installed an outlet on the outside of our house."
Generator
Generator
Generator
Generator
Generator

+21

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Integrated Home Services
4.7(
661
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Serving Scotch Plains, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Intergrated picked up my generator, did the repair and dropped off to my home. The tech then spent 30 minutes with me discussing future usage and care of the generator."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate92%
1485 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for generator repair projects in Scotch Plains, NJ

There is often some confusion about the type of work these professionals do. They only work on electrical systems such as outlets, lighting fixtures and electrical panels – they aren’t appliance repairmen.

There are three types of electricians: Master, Journeyman and Apprentice. Electrical licensing varies quite a bit by state. Some have licenses for apprentices and some do not. Some have a master’s rank while others stop at journeyman. Despite the differences, they all require a minimum amount of experience and usually classroom time.

  • Apprentice electricians aren’t usually licensed and spend 4 years learning the trade. Throughout that time, they work on a wide range of projects to learn to become a Journeyman. They’ll do basic work like installing fixtures and replacing outlets all the way to assisting in wiring a home. Regardless of the type of project, they must always be supervised by a Journeyman or Master electrician.

  • Journeymen work without supervision. In a few states, this is the highest level available and they can do all levels of work from wiring a new home to installing a light. In some states, they need a separate electrical contractor license to run a business. In places with a master’s level, a journeyman can do all work besides design new electrical systems.

  • Master electricians usually manage a shop, design new electrical systems in new construction and oversee both Journeyman and Apprentices. They typically bid new projects. Though they focus on larger projects, it’s not unheard of for a homeowner to request a Master Electrician for a house call. If you do, expect to spend up to 25% more for the visit.

Generally, you don’t tip electricians, but that’s not to say they don’t appreciate it if you do. You can offer them something to drink or eat, like coffee and donuts. Most will appreciate it if you do.

The education and certifications required to become an electrician vary by state, though they generally follow this list:

  1. Apprentice

    • Does not always require a license depending on the state.

    • Learns on the job under Journeyman and Master Electricians.

    • Usually needs 4 years on-the-job training before they can test for a Journeyman license. Many states also require a technical degree to advance.

    • Always require supervision.

  2. Journeyman

    • Needs between 8,000 to 10,000 hours of on-the-job training and usually 500 to 1,000 hours of classroom experience.

    • Can usually supervise apprentices.

    • They can diagnose and repair electrical problems.

  3. Master

    • Achieved after an additional two years (4,000 hours) working as a Journeyman and taking the Master Electrician Exam.

    • Besides diagnosing and repairing electrical systems, they also design them. In most places they run shops and inspect Journeyman and Apprentice work.

    • Not a recognized rank in all states.

  4. Electrical Contractor License is an optional license in some states for a Master Electrician to run a business. Some states have this instead of the Master license.

Electricians make an average of $26 per hour but it ranges with experience and licensing. An apprentice may make about half that while a Master Electrician may hit closer to $40 per hour. This figure represents how much they make; not how much they bill. Their salary is only one component of their costs. They must also figure in overhead, taxes, equipment, insurance and several other expenses.

Leave electrical work to the professionals. Electrical systems are complex and potentially hazardous when not handled and installed correctly. If it were easy, it wouldn’t take 4 years to become a journeyman or 6 years for a master’s license. If you are determined to forge ahead yourself, understand home electrical safety before beginning any project.Even for simple common electrical projects, a licensed pro is best. Not only is it safer, but contractors guarantee and insure their work. Hire a professional to keep your home’s electrical systems functioning properly and safely.

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