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Portable Generator Services
4.7(
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Serving Saint Johns, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"We moved to Vero Beach from New England and purchased a new portable generator that ran sluggishly. I contacted Brian, who came to Vero to trouble shoot the generator and work with the supplier. After assessing and determining the gas and electrical hookups were effective, Brian realized the supplier's natural gas regulator was defective. The supplier sent us a new regulator which Brian came back to Vero to install. Brian also noted that the gas line provided was too small for the unit and contacted the supplier who provided us the proper hose. I can't say enough good things about Brian. The service he provided was excellent, and his commitment to helping us finally get our generator operating properly was noteworthy. Highly Recommended."
Controller troubleshooting
Transfer switch bypass
Adding a transfer switch
Servicing a KD 2500
Pictures

+23

Response time11 hrs
Response rate87%
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Dalie Solutions, LLC
4.8(
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Serving Saint Johns, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Needed electric service run from the breaker panel in my house to a newly installed workshop in back of my house. They ran the service and installed a sub-panel, 6 outlets, 3 overhead junction boxes, and 2 junction boxes for outdoor lighting. They gave me a good quote and did the installation in 1 day. Arrived when they said they would and performed quality work. Very pleased with the installation. I would definitely hire these guys again."
Pendant Lighting
kitchen
Recess lighting
kitchen Under Cabinet lights
Panel Upgrade

+28

Response time1 day
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Bill Fenwick Plumbing, Inc.
4.4(
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Serving Saint Johns, FL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1969

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Bill Fenwick Plumbing, Inc. is a Jacksonville, Florida, business that has been offering service to its customers for 40 years. We are a customer-oriented company that arrives on time, uses only quality parts and does the work right the first time.\n\nWe value your opinion and realize that you may have additional questions. Please take a moment to complete our form for more information, quotes, or appointments, and someone from our staff will contact you as soon as possible.

Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Tison Inc
4.3(
32
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Serving Saint Johns, FL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chris Ayarza came in and completed the job perfectly, even helped with assisting on a couple electrical jobs I had planned to take on myself. When the job was completed, I noticed the AC stopped blowing cold air but they came in next day to finish up with labeling our new panel and also spent some time to fix the issue. Overall great experience and learned some new tricks too"
Electrical Project
Home automation
Home theater
Outdoor grill, and outdoor theater
Home automation

+5

Response time1 day
Response rate99%
57 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Here’s what you can run with different wattages and types of generators:

Portable generator:

  • 2,000 watts can handle a large appliance like a freezer or refrigerator, plus a few smaller items like phones or computer chargers. 

  • 4,000 watts will keep two large appliances operating and a few smaller devices.

  • 8,000 watts should power most essential appliances and other devices, including a sump pump, well pump, or your dishwasher.

Partial to whole-house generator:

  • 20,000 watts and above will make it seem like your home’s power is still on.

You may need a permit for a portable generator if you’ll be installing a transfer switch for your primary residence or similar work. Otherwise, a permit for other uses may not be necessary. Check your local building codes or ask a local generator installer for more information about your local regulations.

Generally, you’ll want to keep between 60 and 70 feet between the generator and the transfer switch. There are a few reasons for this, including:

  • The distance reduces the noise coming from the generator into your home.

  • It increases efficiency because you won’t have a voltage drop from this short of a distance.

  • Prevents carbon monoxide poisoning: keep at least 15 feet between your generator and an open window. 

Whole-house generators can run continuously for extended periods, even for weeks at a time (around 400 to 500 hours), as long as they have a sufficient fuel supply. However, this type of extensive use will increase wear and tear and can shorten the generator's overall lifespan. During long periods of operation, it's important to check and refill the engine oil as needed, potentially as frequently as daily depending on the model. If your generator uses a fuel tank, ensure it is kept full to prevent unexpected shutdowns.

Sizing a generator is a careful process that requires calculating the electrical load of your entire house. You have to take into account every device you want to use and their wattage requirements, plus the wattage needed to start them, and look for a generator that can safely run all that at around 80% capacity.

In more practical terms, a small home can run on a 10,000-watt generator (and if you only want to power a few key appliances, much less than that). A mid-sized home may need something between 15,000 and 22,000 watts. Larger homes require 25,000 watts or more. 

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