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Generator Repair & Installation in Cumberland
Backup Power Sized for Your Home & Essential Circuits
Choosing a generator starts with deciding what must keep running during an outage. Refrigeration, heating equipment, sump pumps, medical devices, security systems, and internet equipment can all affect generator sizing and electrical requirements. We provide generator installation, repair, and maintenance for homes and businesses in Cumberland.
Our electricians assess your electrical panel capacity, transfer equipment, wiring, and intended backup circuits alongside the generator. We then recommend a solution based on your priorities and budget, not equipment size alone.
Call at to request an assessment for generator installation, repair, or maintenance in Cumberland.
Standby Generator Installation in Cumberland
A standby system needs the right capacity, compatible electrical equipment, and a safe way to separate the property from utility power. Before planning the connections, we evaluate the circuits you want to operate and the starting demand of larger motors and appliances.
A complete installation plan may address:
- Electrical Load: The essential circuits and equipment the generator needs to operate.
- Panel Compatibility: The electrical service, panel capacity, and wiring connected to the backup system.
- Transfer Equipment: An automatic transfer switch or manual transfer switch that isolates utility power before backup electricity reaches the property.
- Equipment Placement: Outdoor space, ventilation, exhaust clearance, service access, and applicable local requirements.
- Fuel Requirements: The planned natural gas or liquid propane supply and any coordination required for the fuel connection.
- Permits & Inspection: Required applications, electrical inspection, and final approval.
We manage required electrical permits from application through final inspection. Startup and operating checks then verify that the unit, transfer equipment, and selected circuits work together as intended.
Generator Repair and Maintenance
A problem may extend beyond the unit itself. A no-start condition can involve the battery, fuel supply, controls, sensors, or wiring. If the system starts but doesn’t power the building, the transfer switch, electrical panel, or connected circuits may be responsible.
We assess the full system to find the root cause instead of patching the visible symptom. Our electricians troubleshoot loss of output, transfer failures, damaged wiring, control problems, and compatibility with the property’s electrical equipment. Day-or-night service is available for routine work and issues that can’t wait until morning.
Maintenance provides an opportunity to inspect the backup system before it is needed. Customers interested in ongoing electrical maintenance can also choose the Champion Shield Membership or Champion Power Up Membership.
Safe Portable Generator Connections & Transfer Switches
Never connect a portable generator to a home through an improvised outlet or cord arrangement. Doing so can cause backfeeding, sending electricity into utility lines and endangering utility workers as well as the property’s electrical system.
We install transfer switches that isolate the building from utility power before backup electricity is supplied. With a manual transfer switch, the property owner typically starts the portable unit and selects the backup source. A standby system can use an automatic transfer switch to detect an outage and manage the changeover with less manual involvement.
Generator Permits & Electrical Codes in Cumberland
Installation may be subject to local permits, inspections, Rhode Island electrical rules, and equipment placement standards. Cumberland processes permit applications through its OpenGov system. According to the town, inspection requests require a permit number and 48 hours of notice, excluding weekends and holidays.
Rhode Island’s adopted electrical code references the 2023 National Electrical Code with state amendments. Applicable requirements depend on the equipment, property, fuel source, and scope of the electrical work. We handle required electrical permits and complete each project with code compliance in mind.
Outdoor placement requires careful planning for ventilation, exhaust, access, noise, utility connections, and safe clearances. Rhode Island Energy advises property owners to use a licensed or qualified electrician, size equipment for the intended load, operate it outdoors, and use transfer equipment that prevents electricity from reaching the utility system.
Licensed Electrical Work From Assessment Through Inspection
Our licensed and insured electricians consider how the backup system will work with the property’s existing electrical equipment. We check compatibility, discuss which loads matter most, and develop a practical plan for the home or commercial property. Our pricing is transparent and fair, with no hidden costs. We also offer comprehensive electrical safety inspections to identify potential hazards and assess code compliance.
Find the Right Generator Service for Your Property
Whether you’re planning a new standby system, troubleshooting an existing unit, or arranging maintenance, we begin by assessing the equipment and electrical system. We can explain whether you need installation, repair, transfer-switch work, or broader electrical updates, then recommend a solution suited to your backup-power priorities and budget.
Why Homeowners Choose Champion Electrical Services
- Our Electricians Are Fully Licensed & Insured
- We Provide Honest, Fair Pricing—No Surprises
- We'll Handle the Permits, So You Can Stress Less
- We Inspect Your Whole Electrical System on Every Job
- We Show Up On Time and Fix It Fast
- Every Job Is Backed by Our Satisfaction Guarantee
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING
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Extremely nice, knowledgeable, personable, and above all professional. I highly recommend Champion Electrical Services.Jackie Miller
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Dan was great. Very knowledgeable, and was able to repair my problems quickly.Kim Dutilly
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He is professional, well spoken, knowledgeable, and courteous!Gigi
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Technician Mike is outstanding. Competent, explains the process and details of the work performed clearly. Punctual. Respectful of my home.J Flies
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I called three other electrical companies and this one was the only one to call me back.Aida Vega
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I called three other electrical companies and this one was the only one to call me back.Aida Vega
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Champion exceeded my every expectation of a quality job by highly skilled technicians. Outstanding company.Thomas Damato
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Stephen provided excellent maintenance service on my generator. He was thorough and very informative.Steve Masello
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The price was less than expected. I am satisfied and would use them again.Brenda Bugg
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Champion provided great customer service and such positive attitudes!maureen russ
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Jayron provided professional, sound advice on replacing my Generac generator.Paul Leahy
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The electrician that showed up was very professional and very neat!! We will not hesitate to use them again!!Joseph Richards
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Their technician Matt Wood did a fantastic job. Champion Electrical Services has a great team!Kenneth Filburn
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Steve the electrician was on time, professional and fully explained the procedure and options. I would highly recommend!Richard Roy
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Very easy to get in contact with and I received a quote back very fast, and everything was explained thoroughly.Connor Keen
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We love our new pathway lights and uplighting. Great job!John DiPippo
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This company went above and beyond to meet our needs.Jean
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Stacey in the office is amazing to work with!Jason Mienscow
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I found them to be knowledgeable, efficient, attentive to detail, and mindful of working in another person's home.Allen B
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They left the place better than they found it and went the extra mile more than once.Kevin D
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What really stood out was the cleanup — you honestly could not tell work had been done. They left the place better than they found it.Kevin D.
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Matt and Sean were on time, professional, friendly, and during the final inspection gave advice on improvements and upgrades.David Dionne
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My experience with Champion Electrical was excellent.Jonas C.
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On time, on budget, and a job well done every time!William Berman
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Friendly, intelligent, respectful, and knowledgeable.Michael McConville
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They have been timely, informative, knowledgeable, and professional.Gregory Smith
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Throughout the installation if there were questions or changes on the work contracted I was informed immediately.JOEL MASLEY
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I highly recommend Champion for their professionalism, work performance, and customer service.Robert Boulay
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Happy with the contact staff.Pom Kim
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Champion Electrical Services nailed it. I couldn’t expect a higher performance and professionalism.Pilar Meyer
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He explained the cost and reviewed what and how he would perform the work.Barbara Wiggins
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Great service. Explained all the mechanics of the project.Bonnie Mohr
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He is an asset for your company.John Sanborn
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He was very informative; he answered all questions.Rosemarie Ross
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Dan King did an amazing job of replacing an older Eufy wired security floodlight camera and installing two new solar cameras.Kenn Brass
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He was professional, knowledgeable, punctual, and meticulous in his work.linnett bryant
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The tech was very helpful and showed me how to use everything before he left.Mark Chrzanowski
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Daniel was professional, worked quickly but was thorough.Jean Ostergren
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Our electrician, Mike, was professional, courteous, and clearly knows his trade.JOE Cacciola
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Professional. Caring. Easy to work with.Loel Weiss
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Highly recommend this competent, reliable, and honest company!Gail Tsimprea
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Our technician Jayron D. was so friendly and thorough.Bryan and Beth
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They make a great team! I would highly recommend them!Karen Gardner
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Dan was very professional and completed the project on the same day.Jim DiSanto
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Steve and Mike were efficient, courteous, neat, informative, friendly, and any other positive adjective one may add.Marc Maynard
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He showed up on time, explained everything clearly, and did the work quickly, thoroughly, and cleanly.Ken Stambaugh
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Very professional and helpful.joe scianna
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Our technician did a great job, gave choices on how devices were set up.Jeff B
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Daniel was great, friendly, and conducted excellent work.Matthew Hadrava
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Arrived on time and found out what was wrong and corrected it quick.Don Smith
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Their electrician, Steve, was awesome.Pam Reed
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Stephen from Champion Electrical Service was exceptional.Robert Becker
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He was on time, prepared, thorough, clear, and seems truly dedicated to the craft.Danny
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My technician Matt was great and arrived on time.Matt Wood
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He was incredibly detail-oriented and took the time to clearly explain everything he was doing, which I really appreciated.Crystal Mitchell
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Matt and Stephen did a great job and gave me some good ideas for other improvement options for my house.Douglas Long
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Steven was so great, super clean and explained everything thoroughly.Ashly Holland
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Did great work installing my Ring motion sensor and camera.Jim Wilt
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He was kind and courteous and knew his stuff.David Smith
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Very helpful, neat, and pleasant.Laurie Buttkus
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First and foremost, they provide high-quality work, with attention to detail.Josh Wietecha
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Tech Mike Young is very professional and knows his stuff.adonnys cruz
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We are grateful for his patience and expertise.Sally Olsen
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A great team of honest and polite individuals. Great teamwork and customer service.Shawn Barron
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Well experienced and very personable.Evelyn Gardiner
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I had a great experience with Champion Electrical. He was very professional, and he did a great job troubleshooting.Sebastien Longchamp
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Good service, professional, on time and reasonable prices.Christopher Ragnelli
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My generator installation went seamlessly. Great job, I highly recommend them.Russ Beattie
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Mike from Champion did an incredible job not only rewiring, but installing new recessed lights throughout the entire house.becca labrecque
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He gave us clear understanding of what he was going to do and he completed the job on the first visit.Peter Taylor
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Amazing service! Our technician was Dan King and he did an awesome job explaining to us all of the technical issues.Bradford Walker
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No more voltage fluctuations and now I have a future-proofed electric service with higher capacity for potential upgrades.Pedro Chavarria
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Steven was very polite and friendly; he explained everything to us in detail and answered all of our questions.diane mcdonald
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He was super helpful and accommodating even though it was late at night right before a major storm.zack
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They were clean, efficient, and even wore booties throughout the house.Bruce Webber
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Awesome service, communication, and detail of their work.Bryan
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We appreciate Stephen's professionalism, expertise, clear communication, and time taken to answer our questions.Cortney Wall
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The men arrived on time, professional, knowledgeable, polite.Patricia Moore
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He was very knowledgeable and courteous.RALPH DAVIS
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They were professional, knowledgeable, and personable.Wayne DePhil
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I'm very happy with the services provided.Andrea Wood
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Such peace of mind Champion has given me.Dorinda Browne
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They were prompt, courteous, and very knowledgeable.C L
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Mike did a great job diagnosing and replacing several circuit breakers in our panel.Karter Krueger
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Explained everything in detail.Adrienne Methot
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Stephen was very knowledgeable.Pattie Rossi
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Mike showed up same day and fixed our problem all in one trip.Jordan Haran
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Mike was knowledgeable and efficient in his work.Lucas Clara
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Stacey was amazing, informative, patient, and answered all my questions.Grace Parkinson
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Friendly, helpful, and professional.Cheryl Kent
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He is thorough and really, really good about explaining what he’s doing and what he’s finding.Christine Hughes
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Ask for Dan if he’s available, he was fantastic.Blaise Carino
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The technician Matt was amazing.Bryan M
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Stephen Doyon is knowledgeable and provided professional and friendly service.Catherina Strydom
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Quick service. Stacy was great getting scheduled.Scott Herman
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Stephen was great and installed baseboard wiring.Richardson Louis
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They come on time, work in an efficient manner and clean up after themselves.Christine Smith
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They are very professional and get things done the right way!Eric Carmell
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Stephen Doyon with Champion Electric quickly and professionally diagnosed the problem and found a solution.Scott Bradshaw
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The quality of the electrical was excellent, he described and gave itemized quotes for every project.Augustus Uht
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My technician Matt was great and arrived on time.Matt Wood
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Mike thoroughly did a step-by-step investigation throughout the house.Paul Valencius
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Steve was very polite, answered all questions in an understandable manner, and was very efficient in his work approach.Leslie Froes
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He was extremely professional and explained what and why tasks needed to be done.Lew Rose
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He assessed the problems, purchased the materials, and installed the new fixtures in the dark.Lawrence Simon
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My husband, super engineer, was very impressed with the level of work and explanation.Jeanne Hopkins
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Steve Doyon was on time, so pleasant, and so helpful!Kathy Seaman
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He was patient, efficient, and knowledgeable and a great representative of the company!Chris DiMaria
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Stephen was able to diagnose the problem quickly, explain thoroughly, and provide a variety of solutions.A Hernandez
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He quickly repaired the lights in my children’s bedroom and fixed the kitchen sockets with great attention to detail.Petagaye Muschette
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Very nice team and very customer focused.Yannis Macheras
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Very happy with the entire experience of dealing with this company.Ron Cisneros
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Stephen and Dan from Champion Electrical were fantastic—professional, friendly, and did excellent work with outstanding quality.Ryan Tyndall
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He did an amazing job for our home!Marc PL
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Stephen's work ethic was the best I've experienced, and I've used a lot of contractors over the years.Mark Sabina
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I haven’t encountered a company quite like these guys. The experience was amazing.Christian Lanphere
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I haven’t encountered a company quite like these guys.Christian L
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He arrived promptly and did a fantastic job installing a new bathroom exhaust fan and light.Cheryl Quaglia
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He goes above and beyond to get the work done right and exceeds my expectation.C G
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After calling 5 other companies and not getting a response I called Champion Electrical. Stephen came within 45 minutes.Virginia Pelagio
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Stephen was very professional answering my questions. I am seriously impressed!Cory Willets-Phillips
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He found and fixed the problem (my husband installed them wrong) quickly and answered all my questions.jo ovoian
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We had Dan as our technician, and he was very respectful of our property along with being knowledgeable.Melissa
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He had wonderful knowledge and did the work in no time.Jason Sweerus
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Stephen was a pro, solved our complicated issue, explained the solution clearly and did the work expertly and efficiently.Patricia Maher
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Our technician did a great job, gave choice on how devices were set up.Jeff B
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I cannot say enough good things about Champion Electrical Services.Judith Carvalho
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The gentleman was right on time, diagnosed the problem, gave me straight pricing, and cleaned up after himself.James Sheridan
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The electrician that came was knowledgeable, efficient, and professional.Jeff H
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I am very happy with work completed, courtesy and knowledge of Pro Electricians.George P
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Dan did a great job, explained everything.michael hill
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Stephen was very knowledgeable and thoroughly explained what happened.Alisa Heenan
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Stephen arrived on time, was very professional, and did an excellent job.Kevin Jarrell
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They were very helpful, polite, and professional.Nick Paicos
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Prices are always fair. The electricians are friendly and knowledgeable.Matthew Polvado
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Great workers, easy to talk to and very honest.Connor G Keen
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Prompt, professional, and organized!Terri Whalen
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Amazing service. Top notch with absolutely everything.Angelina P
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Timely and professional all the time.Frank
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The project's success is a testament to their skills and collaboration.Lauren Carney
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The job they did works beautifully, and the next time I have the need, I will call them before anyone else.Bob Starr
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Super responsive, got me a quick appointment and did a fantastic job.Tom OHalloran
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From the first call to the final install, everything was handled professionally and with so much attention to detail.Lívia Schultz Corcino Freitas
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