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MTN Builders, Inc.
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

Serving Ewa Beach, HI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

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"Tui has helped me at my home several times with troubleshooting electrical issues, and I couldn't be more grateful for his service. He is always quick to respond, knowledgeable, and willing to help. Each time, he has been able to identify and resolve the issue quickly, getting our home back up and running. His professionalism, reliability, and genuine care for his customers make a big difference. I highly recommend Tui to anyone looking for someone they can trust with their electrical needs. Mahalo, Tui, for your continued help and outstanding service!"
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Keaka Villanueva
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Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Ewa Beach, HI and surrounding areas

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Experienced electrical professional with over 10 years of hands-on experience in residential, commercial, and industrial electrical work. Skilled in installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems while ensuring quality workmanship and job site safety. Experienced in reading blueprints, running conduit, pulling wire, installing panels, lighting, receptacles, and electrical equipment, as well as diagnosing and resolving electrical issues efficiently. Known for being dependable, hardworking, and able to work independently or as part of a team in fast-paced environments. Committed to delivering high-quality work, meeting deadlines, and continuously expanding technical knowledge.my number one goal is to give high quality work, keep the customers safe and be budget friendly all at the same time.

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Generator Install FAQs, answered by experts

To determine the right size generator for your house, you should calculate the total wattage of the appliances and devices you want to power during an outage. List all essential items, note their start-up wattages, and add them together.

Here are some typical wattage requirements for common appliances:

  • Refrigerator: 600 watts

  • Large dehumidifier: 700 watts

  • Large window air conditioner: 1,400 watts

  • Water heater: 3,000 to 4,500 watts

  • Electric furnace: 5,000 to 25,000 watts

A 7,500-watt generator might be sufficient for essentials like a refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits. However, for high-demand items like a water heater or furnace, a whole-home generator is a better choice. A portable generator may be enough if you only need to power a few critical items.

While home square footage can offer a rough estimate, it is not always a reliable indicator. For reference, here are some typical generator sizes based on square footage:

  • 1,000 sq ft: 6–9 kW

  • 1,500 sq ft: 7–10 kW

  • 2,000 sq ft: 10–14 kW

  • 2,500 sq ft: 12–16 kW

  • 3,000 sq ft: 16–20 kW+

For the most accurate sizing, consult a professional who can calculate your home's peak and average power consumption and recommend the optimal generator.

With proper maintenance, a whole-house generator can last between 20 and 40 years. The specific lifespan depends on how often and for how long the generator is used, and some models may have their life expectancy rated in hours of operation. To maximize its lifespan, expect to spend around $150 to $300 per year for annual maintenance checks from a qualified technician. During these checks, a technician will inspect the engine filter, starting mechanism, fuel, lubrication, and coolant levels. Consulting your installer and choosing a low-impact fuel like natural gas or diesel can also help ensure your generator lasts as long as possible.

In some situations, yes. Never try to put biofuel into any home generator without checking the specifics first. If a generator has the ability to run on diesel, it can also run pure biofuel (the clear kind made from seed oils, for example). But if you are using biofuel made from animal fats or vegetable oils, the generator will need significant modifications before it can handle a sludgier type of biofuel.

A home that is 2,500 square feet will likely need a 20kW to 25kW generator. Consult your local generator installer to confirm the generator size needed to power your home before purchasing a new one. Be sure to consider how much power your necessary devices need to run.

You can expect a diesel generator to last for up to 30,000 hours of use, which works out to 20 to 25 years with the proper maintenance, of course. That depends on how much you use it, so a diesel generator used for emergencies a couple of times a year will last a lot longer than a generator that takes over for a faulty electrical grid every month for a day or two. 

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