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Home standby generators are the headline on Ideal Electric's own website, and the company says it has been in business 32 years. The service area it lists runs from Winslow and Waterville to Augusta, Skowhegan, Farmington and Madison. A recent Google customer said a Generac standby generator and a heat pump were both installed by Ideal Electric. In a 2025 review, a customer said Rick, named there as the owner, and Trace installed a 14kw standby generator; Rick re-wired the main panel, Trace installed a new sub-panel at no charge, and about 120 feet of cable ran through a partially finished basement. That 2025 customer also said Ideal Electric offered the lowest of four estimates. A 2026 customer said a Generac installation ran from the initial inspection to the LP connection, with Rick Jolicoeur Jr. answering every email and call. In a 2023 review, a customer said Ideal Electric came out the same afternoon for a bad outside electric box that CMP was about to shut off, and had it fixed two days later. Richard G. Jolicoeur holds a Maine electrician license, number MS60016431, active on the state registry. A recent customer who used Ideal Electric for an annual generator tune-up said a request for a different appointment day was met with attitude and no call back, and took the work to another company. In a 2024 review, a customer said they were billed $800 for three outlets in a bedroom and one in the kitchen for a microwave. In a 2022 review, a customer with an off-grid Generac generator said a technician ripped a gasket in 2021, the flywheel flew off days after the gasket was replaced, and Ideal Electric sent invoices rather than offering a repair at no cost.
Great company and well respected by the locals. Service is always on time and well done. Battery price seemed a little lofty, but peace of mind when the power goes out makes it all worth it.
I have relied on Ideal Electric for the annual tune-up on my generator, but their customer service has become completely unacceptable.When they called to set up my appointment, I was told the technician would come on a Tuesday. I simply requested a Monday, Wednesday, or Thursday instead because I need to be home for the service. Instead of accommodating a basic scheduling request, the representative gave me an immediate attitude and snapped that she would call me back.They never called back, so I took my business to another company that actually seems to like getting business. This level of hostility, poor communication, and total lack of professionalism is entirely uncalled for when a customer asks for standard flexibility. I expect much better from a business I trust with my equipment.
I had a wonderful experience with all the people who worked at my home and in the office. I'm looking forward to a more relaxed winter with my Generac standby generator and heat pump. Both installed by Ideal Electric. Winslow Maine has some of the best businesses to work with in Cental Maine.
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"I’m beyond impressed with the Generac installation handled by Ideal Electric. From the initial inspection to the LP connection, every step was seamless. Rick Jolicoeur Jr. and his crew were consistently punctual, professional, and incredibly friendly. Rick’s communication was top-tier—he responded to every email and call promptly, ensuring all my questions were answered. Truly an exceptional, stress-free experience; I couldn't recommend them more!"
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Typical Maine range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Ideal Electric. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
Standard receptacle swaps — a new dedicated circuit is a bigger job ($350–$750).
Flush mounts, pendants, chandeliers — hung on existing boxes.
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$500 – $1,050
Typical electrical project around $780
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Electrician license MS60004937 active in MaineNot yet rated
Licensed electrician on the Maine registryNot yet rated
Heat restored the day before Thanksgiving2.9
State-verified electrician licenseNot yet rated
23 years in business3.2
