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LaPlante Home Services

Maine’s Authority in Heat Pumps, Solar, Generators, and Electrical Service. Now offering Heating and Plumbing too!

Our Guarantee

We believe you should be 100% satisfied with our work.

Respect & Courtesy

We believe in treating you and your home with respect.

On-Time Service

We arrive when we SAY we will – rain, sleet or snow.

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We answer the phone 24/7 with a person, not an answering machine.
Shawn LaPlante - LaPlante Home Services
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Based on 1201 reviews

How Can We Help You?

Electrical

One stop for all electrical needs.

Generators

Never be without power again.

Heat Pumps

Perfect temps in every room.

Solar Panels

Harness the sun’s power today.
LaPlante Home Services Team is ready to serve Maine, with electrical services, heating, plumbing, solar, generator, and panel upgrades.

About Us

LaPlante Has Always Been a Local, Family-Owned Business

My father, Michael LaPlante, started LaPlante Electric in 1974, and I’ve worked here with my dad since I was 13 years old.

He would get up every morning and go off to work, and my brother and I would get to spend every day at home with our mother. Both were incredibly hard workers who believed in the value of sacrifice and persistence.

My parents taught me to treat everyone fairly, and always do the right thing. 

The example they set, and the core beliefs they instilled in me inspire every decision I make to this day . . .

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What Our Customers Say

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Donna Cleaves
Super job! Efficient, friendly, professional and they accommodated our needs. We will need you again! Thank you Jagger!
Pete Ellis
Installation of a whole house standby Kohler 14kw generator. Prompt, fully staffed, cleaned up and most of all managed to work around the wife's blueberry bush. They fully explained the install procedure from start to end walk thru. I would recommend their service.
Response from the owner:We know that the wife's blueberry bush is every bit as important as your generator offering peace of mind during a power outage, Pete! Thanks so much for your continued business, we love taking care of your generator and look forward to working with you for years to come.
Josh Vaughn
I could not recommend the team at LaPlante more. They were professional, efficient, and did great work.
Response from the owner:Josh, thank you for letting us know how well our solar team took care of you! We think they’re absolute rock stars, and it means a lot to hear they made such a positive impact. We appreciate customers like you just as much as we appreciate teams like them!
Bill ALBERT
Best service team in the world!
Response from the owner:Thanks for the best service team award two years in a row, Bill! We enjoy being able to come back year after year to take care of you as a LaPlante customer, we appreciate both you and our hard working teams!
Phyllis H
We hired La Plante to install Rinnai heater and a generator. The crew was wonderful and efficient, and Scott was a great help.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Phyllis! We’re so glad to hear you’re happy with your Rinnai and generator. Our teams take great pride in their work, and their goal is always to leave every customer feeling 5-star happy. We’re delighted to know they accomplished that for you. We truly appreciate your feedback!
Michael Sullivan
Cannot even describe how great it was, the project execution was……surreal…….did that just happen that quickly, with no “issues”…….or was it just a dream! The heat pump is working great, so it must have been real.
Response from the owner:Hello Michael, Wow — thank you so much for your kind words! Your review truly made our whole team smile. We’re so glad to hear the installation went so smoothly and felt almost “surreal” with how quickly everything came together. That’s exactly the kind of experience we aim for. Cameron, Andy, and the rest of the crew will be so excited to hear your feedback. They put a lot of pride into their work, and it means a lot when a customer notices! We’re also really happy to hear your new heat pump is already working great. If you ever have questions or need anything down the road, we’re always here for you. Thanks again for trusting us with your home — we truly appreciate it! The LaPlante Team
Mary Fasulo
Hi,
The Laplante team installed a generator for me. I had a wonderful team- Michael, Keith, “G” and one other electrician. I was pleasantly impressed to see Michael McLain join the crew as well. Michael guided me through the purchase of my generator.
The electricians were professional and answered all my questions and concerns. I do want to recognize “G” who volunteered to go get my generator from the warehouse. It was supposed to be delivered separately. I thought that was great service and teamwork!
Overall , a great experience! I will gladly recommend LaPlante Home Services to friends and family.
Sincerely,
Mary E Fasulo
Response from the owner:Hello Mary, Thank you so very much for your kind words. It is so nice of you to comment on our awesome teamwork and professionalism noted during your automatic standby generator installation. We appreciate you! The LaPlante Team
Michael Fendler
The LaPlante team recently relocated the position of our existing generator which required installing a new electrical connection. It was a difficult job working in tight space under our deck in chilly late November weather. They persevered and did an excellent job.
Response from the owner:Hello Michael, Thank you for your review! We agree that perseverance is a describable trait for those two technicians, and we're so glad they pushed through to get your generator all straightened out for you.
Daniel Biggs
Extremely easy to deal with and very professional throughout the process. Fantastic communication. Neva and Noah did an amazing job. Thank you.
Response from the owner:Dan we're so glad to hear things went well today, that's exactly the type of experience we strive for! Neva and Noah are great at what they do, and we're happy to hear that they represent us in the field in such a positive way. Thank you for your review
Leslie Keshishian
Easy to schedule an appt. Technician was courteous, completed work efficiently and was tidy. We will definitely use La Plante again if needed.
Response from the owner:Leslie thank you for your kind words! We're so glad your plumbing service went well. It sounds like our tech checked all the boxes, we appreciate knowing his performance held our standard of customer service.
Larry
Michael Street is truly a professional that I would highly recommend
Response from the owner:Larry thank you for your review, we agree that Michael is in fact a knowledgeable and customer oriented technician. Our employees always appreciate hearing that a customer was satisfied with their electrical service. We'll be sure to share your input!
Emily Keaton
Our LaPlante solar team was top-notch from start to finish! We get that it's a complicated job with many steps, but our project manager Lisa made everything SO easy for us. Nothing was left to chance! And her communication with us was excellent; we always knew where we were in the process, and she let us know immediately when paperwork was ready to sign. Our questions were answered right away! It was clear that our installation crew was extremely experienced and competent. Josh let us know what to expect while they were on site and went the extra mile to look for ways to coordinate with our upcoming LaPlante generator installation for efficiency. The installation went smoothly, the workmanship is outstanding, and everyone on the team was truly professional. We were very impressed with the level of communication from the entire LaPlante team. They say that "every problem is a communication problem," and it was clear that our LaPlante team takes that to heart by working in advance, thru excellent communication, to make sure that a potentially tricky process went smoothly. Our installation was flawless. We are now ready to produce our own power, and couldn't be happier!

EDITED on 11/8/2025 to ADD:

Our LaPlante generator installation was also fantastic! Our comfort advisor Ashton Potter put a ton of effort into helping us design the best generator system for our all-electric home. We truly appreciated his clear communication, technical expertise, engineering background, data focus, and attention to detail. Not only did he work with us on the technical aspects of our generator (sizing, circuit prioritization for load management modules, best routing of generator wire to the panel, etc.), but he also gave us tips on lining up a propane supplier, helped us find the perfect site on our property for both the generator and propane tanks, advised us on the best and most efficient way to prep for the integration of a generator transfer switch at our main electrical panel, and explained how we could do the necessary trenching ourselves (with exact measurements) prior to installation to save some money. Two weeks before our scheduled generator installation, we learned, rather inadvertently, that our HVAC contractor had changed the plan for our heat pump system without communicating that to us. Unfortunately, the heat pump change impacted the design of our generator system, but Ashton scrambled to help us figure out what information would be needed to re-work his calculations and re-design our system. He was absolutely focused on getting every last detail right and leaving nothing to chance, for which we are eternally grateful. His diligence in dealing with this last-minute curveball, as well as his advance planning and coordination earlier in the process, paved the way for a smooth and flawless installation. On the appointed day, our generator team--Zach, Conner, Eddie, and Jacob--showed up and got right to work in less than ideal weather conditions. Throughout the day they checked in with questions and updates as needed, always professional and courteous, and coordinated effectively with our propane supplier as our tanks were set. We are so very pleased with the results of their neat, thoughtful, and careful work. Thanks to Ashton and the entire generator team, we have complete peace of mind as we face a potentially long season of Maine winter storms, this year and in many to come!
Response from the owner:Wow, Emily — your review absolutely made our week! We are so glad that both your solar installation and generator installation went so well last week. Our whole office team stopped to read your review, as well as your updated review, an we are so happy. We shared it with the entire team and we’re still smiling. The time and care you put into your words mean so much to all of us here at LaPlante. As a family-owned company, we’re so proud of the people behind our work. Ashton, Fran, Zach, Conner, Eddie, Tim and Jacob on the Generator Team were thrilled to see their names mentioned — and our Solar Lead, Josh, and his team, along with Lisa, our Project Administrator, were equally touched by your kind words and recognition of their pride and professionalism. It was such a pleasure meeting you at the Green Home + Energy Show earlier this year — that event was special for us, and it’s amazing to see how it led to this connection. Hearing how beautifully your solar and generator systems came together for your new home truly means the world. Thank you for trusting our family with your project — you made our whole team’s day (and probably our month)! — The LaPlante Home Services Family
DP Kirstein
Replaced GFI receptacle
Response from the owner:We are so grateful for your 5-star rating. Thank you!
Stephen Towle
Very professional and knowledgeable about product highly recommend their services!
Response from the owner:We are so pleased you had a 5-star experience with our generator installation team! We appreciate you.
Edward Football
I have updated my review. I will probably go 5 stars if they don’t continue raising prices. I feel the product is good but after spending 15k on heat pumps I feel I shouldn’t have to spend another 4-5k over ten years just to maintain them.
Response from the owner:Hello Edward, Thank you for your feedback. We noticed your email and this review came through just minutes apart—before there was a real window for us to respond or offer any clarification. We always welcome the opportunity to talk things through, and we were disappointed not to have that chance in this case. The email update you received earlier today was about a price adjustment to our annual heat pump maintenance—our first in over five years, despite substantial increases in labor, fuel, and materials. Even with those changes, our focus remains on delivering high-quality, professional service that our customers can count on. Regarding your comment about the heat pump warranty: while maintenance isn’t required for every warranty claim, it plays an important role in preventing issues that could arise from neglect. It’s a smart, preventative step that helps keep systems running efficiently and can support long-term reliability. As for the suggestion that this work should cost $150—we’d truly love to offer this service at that price, but it simply isn’t feasible while also fairly compensating the skilled, trustworthy professionals who travel to your home. Our pricing reflects the true cost of delivering expert, multi-hour service at a consistently high standard. Also, you mentioned $500 in your above review, but for a three head heat pump system, the annual cleaning would be $425 under the new pricing, not $500. It sounds like you’ve chosen to move in a different direction, and we completely understand. We’ll make a note in our records accordingly. We sincerely wish you the very best and hope you find a provider who’s a great fit for your needs. All the best, Andrea LaPlante
Kayla Bubar
As a first time home buyer with a plumbing issue, I relied on Google reviews to sway my decision on who to hire. Laplante did not disappoint. They were fast to reply and great with communication leading up to the appointment and the day of. When I had a question regarding the bill, I was called immediately, and it was addressed appropriately. I would recommend LaPlante and would hire them again.
Response from the owner:Kayla, thank you so much for this wonderful review! The plumbing team was absolutely delighted to read your kind words.
Merrill Barter
James came out to take care of our generator and did a great job. He was very efficient and took time to answer my questions. Excellent service as always!
Response from the owner:Merrill, it is so kind of you to take a moment to leave such a nice review. James was so happy to see this!
Gary Buck
Knowledgeable and efficient plumbing technician!
Response from the owner:Gary, thank you so very much for the 5-stars. We appreciate your business!
Cindy Murphy
Excellent service! Very clear on pricing up front.
laney wunderli
Wayne of Laplante Electric was wonderful to work with. He was flexible, very knowledgeable, and a pleasure to work with. We hope to have him here for our next electric work needs!

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Our Service Area

Areas Served

We offer electrical service and generator installations in Maine and New Hampshire. Use our interactive map to find your town.

Cape Elizabeth, ME
Cumberland, ME
Dover, NH
Exeter, NH
Falmouth, ME
Greenland, NH
Hampton, NH
Northwood, NH
Ogunquit, ME
Portland, ME
Portsmouth, NH
Rye, NH
Saco, ME
Scarborough, ME
Stratham, NH
Wells, ME
Yarmouth, ME
York, ME
  • Cape Elizabeth, ME
  • Cumberland, ME
  • Dover, NH
  • Exeter, NH
  • Falmouth, ME
  • Greenland, NH
  • Hampton, NH
  • Northwood, NH
  • Ogunquit, ME
  • Portland, ME
  • Portsmouth, NH
  • Rye, NH
  • Saco, ME
  • Scarborough, ME
  • Stratham, NH
  • Wells, ME
  • Yarmouth, ME
  • York, ME

Stay Comfortable with Heat Pump Zone-ability

Heat Pump Installation & Rebates

The heat pump is about having choices. Frankly, we don’t know why they call them “heat pumps”, because they actually heat AND cool your home. Your heat pump also lets you choose which rooms to heat or cool. We call that “Zone-ability”.

As an Efficiency Maine partner, any rebates or programs that Efficiency Maine offers are available to you when you have LaPlante install your new heat pump. 

Learn How to Quality for a Rebate

Shawn and Andrea’s Commitment to You

We believe in providing you 5-star service, no matter the job.

LaPlante Home Services

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On Time Electrical Service

On-Time Service

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We give you a firm price. Not an estimate.

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Above All, Respect

We treat your home and family with respect and courtesy.

Emergency Electrical Service

Emergency Night & Weekend

We offer emergency electrical contractor service for existing clients.

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