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Q: How do generator specifications and installation requirements impact the overall cost?

• <div><p>Costs depend on generator type, labor, and additional wiring or transfer switch requirements.</p></div>

Q: How much horsepower do I need?

• <div><p>If your home already has a grinder pump and you&rsquo;re still noticing issues (like frequently clogged toilets and sinks), it could be time to upgrade your grinder pump. Start by checking your existing horsepower. If there are four or fewer people living in your home, using a 1/2-horsepower grinder pump should be sufficient. Larger households should consider investing in a 1-horsepower grinder pump to maximize wastewater removal efforts.</p></div>

Q: Can you plug a generator directly into your house?

• <div><p>No, this is extremely dangerous, often illegal, and you should never attempt it. If you connect your generator to your home without a transfer switch, the generated power can backfeed, essentially flowing back into the utility lines. Backfeeding exposes a significant threat of fatalities or harm to you and utility personnel, in addition to jeopardizing the structural integrity of your home.</p></div>

Q: Do you have to turn off the main breaker when using a generator?

• <div><p>As a safety measure, you should always turn off the main breaker while operating your generator&rsquo;s backup breaker. In addition, you should also switch off all appliance breakers so you don't have a power surge when the main breaker turns back on. And finally, turning off the main breaker prevents back-feeding, which endangers utility workers with the risk of electrocution. Back-feeding could also destroy the electrical circuits of your neighbors if they use the same power network.</p></div>

Q: What size generator do I need to run a fridge?

• <div><p>While the rating will tell you how many watts the refrigerator needs at the peak of its cycle, it requires additional wattage to start. At the bare minimum, you&rsquo;ll need a 1,500-watt generator to get the fridge up and running after a blackout. A 2,000-watt generator should be sufficient for most home refrigerators.</p></div>

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Last update on January 06, 2026

Reviewed in June 2025
Brenda is fantastic. My kitchen sparkles when she is done. She is very detailed and gets every nook and cranny.
Clean Home by Brenda
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Reviewed in May 2025
Price competitive. Easy to communicate with and professional from initial meeting and later discussion to add an item. Installation team arrived as promised and removed a vinyl shower, an over sized jacuzzi and completed installation and cleanup within eight hours. We're very pleased with our...
Premier Home Pros, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2024
Great work, service, and post-sale support. They installed a 17kw whole house back-up generator about 6 years ago - still get top notch service, and the generator has been a life saver many times.
Mikus Electric & Generators, Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2024
I have used Jett’s since they open. I recently was having an issue at our new home concerning duct work and the Technician evaluated the situation and made a great recommendation, unfortunately though in the inspection it was determined that my furnace (installed in 1996 by the previous owner)...
Jett's Heating & Air Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2023
Very smooth process and planning, in the end the installation was very well done, completely satisfied. I would recommend Accurate with absolutely no reservations. Brian Scott was not eager to close the deal and left no negative impression. Moreover made very good suggestions and answered all...
Advocate Contracting and Restoration Services, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2022
Oakwood has serviced our generator for over 10 years and recently installed an EV charger for my new car. Oakwood always provides excellent quality service and are easy to schedule with and always returns calls. Oakwood is local and has been in business for quite a number of years.
Oakwood Electric & Generator
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Reviewed in December 2020
Jason is a very well qualified professional with fair pricing, an excellent & personable demeanor with customers. My wife & I would recommend his generator repair & maintenance services to all prospective customers.
JB Gen Service Company
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Reviewed in October 2020
Very thorough. Sales process was very informative and answered every question I could think of. There was an inspection prior to full commitment to ensure panels could be installed and there weren't any issues. Installation took 4 men a half day. The installers were great; very conscientious....
Sunrun
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Reviewed in February 2020
installed water heater per schedule. identified one new piping problem and resolved it. resecured exhaust pipe to resolve banging problem. cash payment discount.
JVS Plumbing Company
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Reviewed in September 2018
Ryan was wonderful in every aspect of the job, from the initial meeting to the installation. He kept us informed about the status of the project and was timely with the installation. The finished product is better than I could have imagined. We plan to use Closet Improvements, Inc for future...
Closet Improvements, Inc.
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