Generator Connection, Powers Generator etc.

dt5150 · 11-25-2013, 09:39 PM

looking to get some quotes for a whole home standby generator. these 2 places are the only 2 i know of. i need a place that does maintenance, emergency service, and also offers financing. anyone have any feedback on either of these places or any other shops in the lakes region to recommend? thanks!

RLW · 11-25-2013, 09:53 PM

Give this thread a try it may have something that will help you out.

http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...ad.php?t=14849

chasedawg · 11-25-2013, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by dt5150

looking to get some quotes for a whole home standby generator. these 2 places are the only 2 i know of. i need a place that does maintenance, emergency service, and also offers financing. anyone have any feedback on either of these places or any other shops in the lakes region to recommend? thanks!

Generator Connection installed our 20 KW whole house Kholer generator. I have the normal household items plus a Geothermal system and outside hot tub that runs 24x7x180. The system runs great now.
Kholer had several problems initially with this unit three years ago. They made errors in judgement trying to price their units to compete with the inferior GenRac generators sold by the HD and Lowes.
Generator Connections were fantastic serving this generator and our needs. I would highly recommend them.

PM me if you want more information.

dt5150 · 11-26-2013, 11:22 AM

thanks guys. any others?

jmen24 · 11-26-2013, 11:58 AM

Contact any reputable electrician in the area. Our electrician (likely not in your area) has been installing these for our customers for years! The plus side is you get to choose the exact model and brand that fits your needs, not just what the dealer works with.

dt5150 · 11-26-2013, 12:14 PM

i'm not opposed to that, but odds are a local electrician is going to de maint. agreements on the thing or emergency service. or financing.

Major · 11-26-2013, 02:39 PM

Try Powr Point out of Maine -- 207-864-2787. We've had other service providers, and they have performed the best. The problem with having an electrician install it is that they will not maintain it, especially if the model of the generator you buy is discontinued. Powr Point may be a little more expensive, but they are reliable.

RLW · 11-26-2013, 04:19 PM

Major, I just noticed that you are fairly new to posting on the forum and glad you have joined us. Have fun and enjoy the Winni Forum while making many new friends.

Thanks for joining in and helping out with the request.

dt5150 · 11-26-2013, 05:39 PM

welcome major!

i have an appt with the generator connection next wed for a survey/quote.

jmen24 · 11-27-2013, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by dt5150

i'm not opposed to that, but odds are a local electrician is going to de maint. agreements on the thing or emergency service. or financing.

Financing, probably not. The other two items are more than possible. When looking at electricians, this is where reputable comes in.

Good luck with whichever option you choose, these are worth the investment, IMO!

dt5150 · 11-28-2013, 10:51 AM

got another appt with powers generators on tuesday.

winlessinnh · 11-28-2013, 11:55 AM

Generator Connection installed my whole house generator. They did a great job and the service afterwards has been nothing but spectacular. Highly recommend them.

T.H.E. Binz · 11-29-2013, 07:16 PM

K&M Generators in Wakefield sell, install, and maintain Generac brand generators. Half of the electricians you talk to think Kohlers are inferior while the other half think Generacs are inferior -go figure (it probably depends on which brand they sell!).

Smokienorm · 11-30-2013, 06:46 PM

Try Joe Morin of Morin Electric in Bridgewater. He installed a whole house GE propane generator for us last year in Gilford and one for our cousin in Alton. Both of us are very satisfied and Joe is a very pleasant person with whom to deal. A licensed electrician as well but mostly does generators.

dt5150 · 12-05-2013, 09:47 AM

quote from powers, $8936. 14k watt kohler standby installed (minus propane installation costs)

generator connection came out yesterday. should have their #s today or tomorrow. same unit.

RLW · 12-05-2013, 09:59 AM

That price really surprises me. I paid just about 6K for my 14KW Generac and I purchased my own 2-250 gallon propane tanks. that price includes unit, electrician, excavating for wiring from unit to the house and the gas hook up and tested. Another words soup to nuts. I purchased the unit, hired the electrician and excavator. I have made contact with a dealer for service when needed.

winlessinnh · 12-05-2013, 10:56 AM

Be careful about what you buy. I have heard many horror stories about Generac. Make sure you are happy with the quality of the generator, the motor, the accessories (auto start, batter charger, transfer switch, etc.). I found after much comparative shopping that you get what you pay for. You can have up to a 2X swing in pricing depending on the quality and accessories chosen.

RLW · 12-05-2013, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by winlessinnh

Be careful about what you buy. I have heard many horror stories about Generac. Make sure you are happy with the quality of the generator, the motor, the accessories (auto start, batter charger, transfer switch, etc.). I found after much comparative shopping that you get what you pay for. You can have up to a 2X swing in pricing depending on the quality and accessories chosen.

I would love to see a true and honest horror story. Were they corrected by the company?? I did 1-1/2 years worth of on and off checking out the Generac and the only thing that I came up with is the electric line was a tad bit more noisy than a couple others. This has not even shown it's head in my system in the past 3 years. It doesn't even give my touchiest equipment a problem. One needs to perform the proper maintenance on the equipment just like ones lawn mower to keep the mechanical parts running like a clock..

brk-lnt · 12-06-2013, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by winlessinnh

Be careful about what you buy. I have heard many horror stories about Generac. Make sure you are happy with the quality of the generator, the motor, the accessories (auto start, batter charger, transfer switch, etc.). I found after much comparative shopping that you get what you pay for. You can have up to a 2X swing in pricing depending on the quality and accessories chosen.

Agreed, though the Generac "fill the oil, check the gas" horror stories were more from the older units 10 years ago. It depends on how and when you will intend to use it. One of my gensets is a Generac, but it's at a location where we hardly ever lose power and for $600 it's a good standby. If I use it twice, I will be both surprised, and satisfied that I got my monies worth.

Winnisquamguy · 12-06-2013, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by brk-lnt

Agreed, though the Generac "fill the oil, check the gas" horror stories were more from the older units 10 years ago. It depends on how and when you will intend to use it. One of my gensets is a Generac, but it's at a location where we hardly ever lose power and for $600 it's a good standby. If I use it twice, I will be both surprised, and satisfied that I got my monies worth.

You're talking about a 6500 watt generator and RLW has a whole house generator. One runs on gas the other runs on propane. Two totally different units.

capt123 · 12-07-2013, 12:28 PM

I Highly recommend Philbricks Mobile Service in Stratham.

http://www.philbrickspower.com/

He services all models ans sells Briggs and Stratton. I've be very satisfied with my 10K unit. Prices are reasonable and service is the best.

Give Rick a call. He does work all over the lakes region

codeman671 · 12-05-2013, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by dt5150

quote from powers, $8936. 14k watt kohler standby installed (minus propane installation costs)

generator connection came out yesterday. should have their #s today or tomorrow. same unit.

Sounds ridiculous to me....

We have a 12kw GE generator that was purchased through Home Depot. With the whole house transfer switch I paid $3k delivered. This was a few years ago. My electrician was $1400, and that was with my generator being a long distance from the home, so there was a lot of wire involved.

Home Depot sells a 13kw now for $3299 with the switch, shipped.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/GE-13-000...0#.UqEKk8KA270

They have 2 options for Kohlers as well, $3600-3700. Here is one of them:

http://www.homedepot.com/p/KOHLER-14...N#.UqELV8KA270

My GE has been great. No issues whatsoever. I use Philbricks Generator Service to do my annual with protection plan for $295.

11-25-2013, 09:39 PM	#1
dt5150 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 401 Thanks: 4 Thanked 107 Times in 72 Posts	Generator Connection, Powers Generator etc. looking to get some quotes for a whole home standby generator. these 2 places are the only 2 i know of. i need a place that does maintenance, emergency service, and also offers financing. anyone have any feedback on either of these places or any other shops in the lakes region to recommend? thanks!

11-25-2013, 09:53 PM	#2
RLW Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alton Bay on the mountain by a lake Posts: 2,023 Thanks: 563 Thanked 444 Times in 311 Posts	Give this thread a try it may have something that will help you out. http://www.winnipesaukee.com/forums/...ad.php?t=14849 __________________ There is nothing better than living on Alton Mountain & our grand kids visits.

11-26-2013, 11:58 AM	#5
jmen24 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,139 Thanks: 223 Thanked 319 Times in 181 Posts	Overlooking your best option! Contact any reputable electrician in the area. Our electrician (likely not in your area) has been installing these for our customers for years! The plus side is you get to choose the exact model and brand that fits your needs, not just what the dealer works with.

11-26-2013, 02:39 PM	#7
Major Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Laconia Posts: 1,093 Thanks: 449 Thanked 1,024 Times in 429 Posts	Powr Point Try Powr Point out of Maine -- 207-864-2787. We've had other service providers, and they have performed the best. The problem with having an electrician install it is that they will not maintain it, especially if the model of the generator you buy is discontinued. Powr Point may be a little more expensive, but they are reliable.

11-26-2013, 04:19 PM	#8
RLW Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alton Bay on the mountain by a lake Posts: 2,023 Thanks: 563 Thanked 444 Times in 311 Posts	*Major,* I just noticed that you are fairly new to posting on the forum and glad you have joined us. Have fun and enjoy the Winni Forum while making many new friends. Thanks for joining in and helping out with the request. __________________ There is nothing better than living on Alton Mountain & our grand kids visits.

11-26-2013, 11:22 AM	#4
dt5150 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 401 Thanks: 4 Thanked 107 Times in 72 Posts	thanks guys. any others?

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11-26-2013, 12:14 PM	#6
dt5150 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 401 Thanks: 4 Thanked 107 Times in 72 Posts	i'm not opposed to that, but odds are a local electrician is going to de maint. agreements on the thing or emergency service. or financing.

11-26-2013, 05:39 PM	#9
dt5150 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 401 Thanks: 4 Thanked 107 Times in 72 Posts	welcome major! i have an appt with the generator connection next wed for a survey/quote.

11-28-2013, 10:51 AM	#11
dt5150 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 401 Thanks: 4 Thanked 107 Times in 72 Posts	got another appt with powers generators on tuesday.

11-28-2013, 11:55 AM	#12
winlessinnh Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 31 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Generator Connection installed my whole house generator. They did a great job and the service afterwards has been nothing but spectacular. Highly recommend them.

11-29-2013, 07:16 PM	#13
T.H.E. Binz Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Meredith & Chadds Ford, PA Posts: 112 Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 8 Posts	What about K&M? K&M Generators in Wakefield sell, install, and maintain Generac brand generators. Half of the electricians you talk to think Kohlers are inferior while the other half think Generacs are inferior -go figure (it probably depends on which brand they sell!).

11-30-2013, 06:46 PM	#14
Smokienorm Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 92 Thanks: 6 Thanked 47 Times in 27 Posts	Morin Eletric Try Joe Morin of Morin Electric in Bridgewater. He installed a whole house GE propane generator for us last year in Gilford and one for our cousin in Alton. Both of us are very satisfied and Joe is a very pleasant person with whom to deal. A licensed electrician as well but mostly does generators.

12-05-2013, 09:47 AM	#15
dt5150 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 401 Thanks: 4 Thanked 107 Times in 72 Posts	quote from powers, $8936. 14k watt kohler standby installed (minus propane installation costs) generator connection came out yesterday. should have their #s today or tomorrow. same unit.

12-05-2013, 09:59 AM	#16
RLW Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Alton Bay on the mountain by a lake Posts: 2,023 Thanks: 563 Thanked 444 Times in 311 Posts	That price really surprises me. I paid just about 6K for my 14KW Generac and I purchased my own 2-250 gallon propane tanks. that price includes unit, electrician, excavating for wiring from unit to the house and the gas hook up and tested. Another words soup to nuts. I purchased the unit, hired the electrician and excavator. I have made contact with a dealer for service when needed. __________________ There is nothing better than living on Alton Mountain & our grand kids visits.

12-05-2013, 10:56 AM	#17
winlessinnh Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 31 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Get what you pay for Be careful about what you buy. I have heard many horror stories about Generac. Make sure you are happy with the quality of the generator, the motor, the accessories (auto start, batter charger, transfer switch, etc.). I found after much comparative shopping that you get what you pay for. You can have up to a 2X swing in pricing depending on the quality and accessories chosen.

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12-07-2013, 12:28 PM	#21
capt123 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Hampton, NH Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I Highly recommend Philbricks Mobile Service in Stratham. http://www.philbrickspower.com/ He services all models ans sells Briggs and Stratton. I've be very satisfied with my 10K unit. Prices are reasonable and service is the best. Give Rick a call. He does work all over the lakes region