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Frank Wdowiak- Master Electrician
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Ashfield, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Showed up at time quoted. He had me up and going quickly. He was respectful of the property and ensured I was happy w the install. I will definitely use this pro again!!"
3 of 12 service panels.
Response time1 day
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Andrus Power Solutions
New to Angi
Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Ashfield, MA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

At Andrus Power Solutions, we provide expert sales, installation, and service of Generac home standby generators across Massachusetts and parts of New York and Connecticut. As a fully licensed and insured, family-owned business, we pride ourselves on delivering reliable power solutions with exceptional customer care. Whether you're looking for whole-home backup, annual maintenance, or emergency support, our team is here to help ? and now offering 0% financing for 25 months. Power on, worries off.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

In many cases, yes. There are models called dual-fuel generators and fuel switches, but only between certain types of fuel. For example, with the right setup you can convert a generator from natural gas to propane. Some allow switching between diesel and gasoline. There are even tri-fuel generators available in some cases, which adds a large layer of security if you are worried about fuel availability in times of crisis. Always check your generator capabilities and manual instructions before trying to switch fuels. Some generators can use another fuel but may need a fuel conversion kit to prep them first.

Energy output depends on turbine size, average wind speed at your site, and system efficiency. A 5 kW turbine in a good wind location can generate 8,000 to 12,000 kilowatt-hours per year, which may cover a large portion of an average home’s needs. Accurate output estimates require a professional wind assessment and a review of your household’s energy usage patterns.

Whole-house generators need to be installed on level ground several feet away from walls and other objects. Because they tap into the electrical system directly, they usually need to be close to your home electrical panel for a transfer switch installation. It also helps with installation if they are near to a gas line or propane tank installation.

If you have a transfer switch properly installed, the generator and main electrical power cannot feed the system at the same time. However, you should still shut off the power at your main circuit breaker panel before activating the generator. If you do that, you’ll simply need to shut off the generator and reset your circuit breaker once the local power comes back on.

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. 

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