--- title: "B. WASHBURN ELECTRIC" description: "A 2026 customer said their Generac generator quit after extreme cold weather; they called before the shop opened, the owner answered, and a few hours later" doc_version: "2026-11-01" last_updated: "2026-11-01" --- # B. WASHBURN ELECTRIC **Trade:** Electrical · **Address:** Guilford, ME · **Phone:** (207) 564-2922 · **Website:** http://www.bwashburnelectric.com/ · **Languages:** English **Rating: 3.7/5** (medium confidence) — from 13 reviews across 4 sources. 85% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 2 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read A 2026 customer said their Generac generator quit after extreme cold weather; they called before the shop opened, the owner answered, and a few hours later his son Gabe arrived and repaired it. B. Washburn Electric describes itself as an electrical contractor in the state of Maine, naming Brent, his son Gabe and the rest of the team, and says it has over 22 years of experience. Brent L. Washburn holds a Maine electrician license, number MS20026518, which is active on the state registry. A recent customer said Gabe listened to their issues, addressed each one, and their solar system is working well for the first time since installation. A recent camp owner reached out late on a Friday night about an inoperable generator and said they were out first thing Saturday morning to fix it. A 2026 customer wrote that the company installed their Generac generator and had since maintained it, installed a thermostat and added an outlet in the basement. A 2025 customer who called for annual generator service said they came home from work the next day to a note on the door saying the service was done, at the price quoted. In 2022, a customer had new electrical service put in and thanked Brent and Caleb. A 2022 customer said the people Brent sent took care of everything in a few hours and the panel looked much better. A 2022 customer who had never used them said they came right down for an emergency. A 2024 customer said they signed a generator maintenance contract earlier that year and got no service and no response to calls or texts. A 2024 customer who asked about wiring a garage and installing a generator said the owner planned to come over on a Monday to talk, then said he was too busy, and a week and a half later they were still waiting. A 2022 customer said you may have to call several times to reach Brent, and called his pricing reasonable. **Strengths:** - Generator repair — a 2026 customer said Gabe fixed it hours after the call - Solar troubleshooting — a recent customer's system works well since Gabe's visit - Saturday-morning response — a recent camp owner's generator was fixed next morning **Concerns:** - A maintenance contract — a 2024 customer said no service or callbacks followed - A delayed visit — a 2024 customer was still waiting a week and a half - Hard to reach — a 2022 customer said you may call several times ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Brent L. Washburn holds a Maine electrician license, MS20026518, active on the state registry _(confidence: high)_ - [State License Registry](https://www.pfr.maine.gov/ALMSOnline/ALMSQuery/SearchIndividual.aspx) — “ME electrician license MS20026518 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: BRENT L. WASHBURN” - A 2026 customer said Gabe arrived a few hours after the call and repaired their Generac generator _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pFeVlrTTVjbXBQV2pKT1NWUllSMnAwWDBNeFlrRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xff0351432ea11152!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjEyYkM5cmpPWjJOSVRYR2p0X0MxYkE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Yesterday, my Generac generator quit working after the extreme cold weather. I called B Washburn this morning before they opened and the …” - A recent customer said their solar system is working well for the first time since installation after Gabe addressed each issue _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21OSlVYVnJlRWhwYUdsWGFrOTNZM1o0WjBwR1RtYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xff0351432ea11152!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmNJUXVreEhpaGlXak93Y3Z4Z0pGTmc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ It's hard to fix someone else's problems but that is what Gabe did. He listened to my issues and addressed each one. He was professional.…” - A recent customer said they came out first thing Saturday morning after a Friday-night call about a camp generator _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21SR1JIWlhTelIzUVhoVmFHMVVUbmRFYm5keE9FRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xff0351432ea11152!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmRGRHZXSzR3QXhVaG1UTndEbndxOEE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Couldn’t ask for better service, reached out late on a Friday night about my generator that powers my camp being inoperable they replied …” - A 2026 customer wrote that the company installed and maintained their Generac generator _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xwUmNGWmZVR2hxV0ZGaVVXUkpNa3BXWmpKblZYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xff0351432ea11152!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlpRcFZfUGhqWFFiUWRJMkpWZjJnVXc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ B. Washburn Electric, Inc. has been our go-to electrician service for the last 3 years. We reached out to them to install a Generac gener…” - A 2025 customer said annual generator service was done the next day at the quoted price _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2poQ2FGTnZSRGR1ZERSeVNsSkZXazVwVlZSVVVHYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xff0351432ea11152!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjhCaFNvRDdudDRySlJFWk5pVVRUUGc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Called to get annual service performed on my generator. Very friendly and helpful. Said they could do this within the next two weeks, whi…” - A 2022 customer had new electrical service put in _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMteW96LVlnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xff0351432ea11152!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC-yoz-Yg%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We just had new electrical service put in. This company provided outstanding service! They delivered immaculate workmanship and an extrem…” - A 2024 customer said a generator maintenance contract brought no service and no response to calls or texts _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQzcWRiNElnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xff0351432ea11152!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID3qdb4Ig%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ Signed a generator maintenance contract with them earlier this year. No service provided, called multiple time and left messages but abs…” - A 2024 customer asking about garage wiring and a generator said they were still waiting a week and a half after a postponed visit _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN6b3NPNHlnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xff0351432ea11152!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICzosO4ygE%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “1★ Called and left a message about wiring a garage and installing a generator, owner calls back and said he will come over on Monday to talk…” - A 2022 customer said you may have to call several times to reach Brent _(confidence: medium)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQyM1B6bUJ3EAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xff0351432ea11152!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID23PzmBw%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ Brent is ethical and reasonable in his pricing. You may have to call several times to reach him but as a busines owner I understand what…” - Says it has over 22 years of experience _(confidence: low)_ - [Official Website](http://www.bwashburnelectric.com) — “About (self-reported, verbatim): When you call B. Washburn Electric, Inc. Brent, his son, Gabe and the rest of his team will be ready to mee…” - Specializes in Electrical _(confidence: high)_ - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xwUmNGWmZVR2hxV0ZGaVVXUkpNa3BXWmpKblZYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0xff0351432ea11152!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOlpRcFZfUGhqWFFiUWRJMkpWZjJnVXc%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ B. Washburn Electric, Inc. has been our go-to electrician service for the last 3 years. We reached out to them to install a Generac gener…” - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMteW96LVlnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0xff0351432ea11152!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC-yoz-Yg%7C%7C?hl=en-US) — “5★ We just had new electrical service put in. This company provided outstanding service! They delivered immaculate workmanship and an extrem…” - [State License Registry](https://www.pfr.maine.gov/ALMSOnline/ALMSQuery/SearchIndividual.aspx) — “ME electrician license MS20026518 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: BRENT L. WASHBURN” ## License Status: **active** (#MS20026518, electrician) — verified against the official ME state registry on 2026-10-30, never self-reported. Re-check at the official registry: https://www.pfr.maine.gov/ALMSOnline/ALMSQuery/SearchIndividual.aspx ## Sources - [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/b-washburn-electric-guilford-2): Listed on this source - [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=B.%20WASHBURN%20ELECTRIC&query_place_id=ChIJl6tt9soisEwRUhGhLkNRA_8): 4.3★ from 19 ratings - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=B.%20WASHBURN%20ELECTRIC&query_place_id=ChIJl6tt9soisEwRUhGhLkNRA_8): Listed on this source - [Official Website](http://www.bwashburnelectric.com): 24 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Linda Cunningham · 2026-10-18**: It's hard to fix someone else's problems but that is what Gabe did. He listened to my issues and addressed each one. He was professional. Courteous and answered/explained my concerns in a way that made me feel listened too. My solar system, for the first time since installation, is working well. I w… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Zachary Murray · 2026-10-10**: Couldn’t ask for better service, reached out late on a Friday night about my generator that powers my camp being inoperable they replied instantly and were out first thing Saturday morning to fix the issue. Highly recommend these guys! - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kathleen Bishop · 2026-01-26**: Yesterday, my Generac generator quit working after the extreme cold weather. I called B Washburn this morning before they opened and the owner answered the phone! He was kind and helpful. A few hours later his son Gabe arrived and repaired my generator. He was a wonderful and knowledgable service te… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Tasha McAllister · 2026-01-06**: B. Washburn Electric, Inc. has been our go-to electrician service for the last 3 years. We reached out to them to install a Generac generator. They were communicative on ordering the generator and how long it would take to receive and install the generator (especially considering it was wintertime!)… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · BILL ETHIER · 2025-10-28**: Called to get annual service performed on my generator. Very friendly and helpful. Said they could do this within the next two weeks, which was completely understandable. Came home from work the next day to see a note hanging from my door that the service was completed. Great service and at the pric… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Paulo Vargas · 2025-04-17**: Excellent service, professional 100% - **1/5 · Google Reviews · Jolene Staruch · 2024-11-16**: Signed a generator maintenance contract with them earlier this year. No service provided, called multiple time and left messages but absolutely no response to calls or texts. Unresponsive, unprofessional - **1/5 · Google Reviews · Joseph Downey · 2024-05-31**: Called and left a message about wiring a garage and installing a generator, owner calls back and said he will come over on Monday to talk to us. Monday morning he tells us he too busy and will be in touch by the end of the week to set a date. CRICKETS, week and a half later still waiting. If this i… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Teresa Marshall Bradbury · 2022-11-01**: We just had new electrical service put in. This company provided outstanding service! They delivered immaculate workmanship and an extremely knowledgeable staff. This company comes highly recommended. It is clear that they take pride in their work and the product they provide their customers. Honest… - **5/5 · Google Reviews · Donna Ransom · 2022-07-11**: Had an emergency and even though we have never used them, they came right down. From now on will keep them as our electricians. --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-10-30T20:41:09.279Z. 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