5 Tips for Finding the Best Electrician for Your Home

Pennsylvania has had over 82 power outages in the last 22 years. 

This is not necessarily the fault of the power grid. Most of these incidents happened due to bad weather. Unfortunately, as climate change worsens, Pennsylvania may experience more severe weather. 

You shouldn’t want to deal with the inconveniences of power outages again and again. Luckily, you don’t have to. A good generator can keep your home powered for some time. 

But you’ll need a great generator installer to get all these advantages. And to get that, you’ll need a great generator installation company. Read on to get five tips for choosing the best such company. 

1. Consider Your Needs 

Some companies will help you find the perfect generator for your home’s needs. Others won’t. You don’t want to get left with the wrong generator. 

It may be a good idea to understand your needs before you go looking for a generator installer. So consider your budget and your home’s energy usage. You may also want to consider which type of generator you want (solar, gas, etc.). 

Then you can have your choice ready to go by the time you choose a generator installer. This can also help you select the company you work with. Some companies have more experience working with certain generators than others. 

2. Pick a Local Company 

It’s better to choose a local company than one that is part of a large franchise. A local company will know where to find the best parts you need in the local area. Plus, they’ll understand the local area’s struggles (like power outages) well. 

In addition, a local company that has been around for a while has won the trust of the locals. If customers didn’t trust the company, they would have refused to work with them. Eventually, the company would’ve gone out of business and shut down. 

3. Get Recommendations 

Google searching for a generator installation company can take a lot of time. You’ll have to go through several pages of possibilities. Then you’ll have to analyze the website of each place you find. 

You can cut your list down by using your neighbors as a search engine. Ask locals that you know about any recent generator installations they’ve had done. You can then ask them about the companies they’ve used and their experience with them. 

At least a few locals should have some companies they can recommend. If you can’t get enough companies from locals, go online. People on social media sites like Nextdoor can have some answers for you. 

4. Look at Customer Reviews 

Customer reviews can also be a good source of information. You can learn how the generator installers act and communicate with customers. You can also get an idea of how fast a generator install job can take. 

5. Find a Licensed Contractor 

Some states require contractors to have licenses. Some don’t. But even if your state allows unlicensed contractors, get the licensed contractors. 

Contractors have to go through a lot to get a license. They have to prove that they’ve worked in the industry for years. Then they have to take a rigorous exam. 

If you managed to hire a licensed contractor, you know that you’ve hired a worthwhile professional. 

6. Choose the Costs Wisely 

People tend to look for the cheapest price. But this isn’t the best idea. The most affordable services are usually cheap for a good reason. 

Companies that offer low prices will hire inexperienced professionals. They’ll also buy cheap equipment. As a result, if you buy their services, it’s highly unlikely that you will get a high-quality generator installation. 

But you don’t want to get the most expensive services either. These services may be charging you more than the services are worth. You need to go for the service that will charge you a good middle-of-the-road price. 

7. Consider How They Communicate 

You want generator installer technicians who are experienced and knowledgeable, but they also should offer excellent customer service with good communication.

Note how quickly they respond to any messages. If they quickly message you back, you’ll know you have a winner.

8. Ask for an Itemized Bill 

Asking for an itemized bill is a great way to trip up any would-be scammers. With this type of bill, the company has to type out everything they charge you.

Many scammers like to charge you extra fees for no reason. If you have no proof that they made this extra charge, you can’t prove anything in court. This is why scammers are scared of itemized bills. 

Honest generator installers should not have a problem presenting you with an itemized bill. 

Get Your Home Generator Installation Today 

It may be a struggle to do all of this work. But when you feel exhausted, try to picture yourself and your family being warm and comfortable during an outage. Doing this should help you continue through any strain. 

But you may not have to search for so long. Are you in Chester or New Castle County? If so, consider reaching out to our generator installation services. 

Contact us today to get more information on the whole-house generators that we have available.