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Q: How can I reduce carbon monoxide emissions from my natural gas generator?

• <div><p>Carbon monoxide emissions aren&rsquo;t only dangerous to human life, but they also harm our planet. While natural gas generators emit lower levels of CO than other fuel sources, there are still ways to reduce emission levels. For example, shop around for an eco-friendly generator that complies with current emission standards. Also, make sure your generator is serviced regularly to avoid CO buildup. </p></div>

Q: What size of diesel generator do you need to run a house?

• <div><p>Sizing a generator is a careful process that requires calculating the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/electrical-load-calculation.htm">electrical load</a> 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.</p><p>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. </p></div>

Q: Do you need a permit to install a whole-house generator?

• <div><p>In many cases, you&rsquo;ll need a permit or basic inspection to install one of these large generators. Since they include significant alterations to your home electrical system and many produce exhaust fumes, local governments often require jumping through a few hoops for general safety purposes. Your installer may be able to help you with these permits.</p></div>

Q: How do I know what size generator I need?

• <div><p>When <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-size-generator-do-i-need.htm">choosing the right size generator</a> for your needs, consider a few items to help calculate the wattage you&rsquo;ll need. Start by determining which household items and appliances you want to power, and then add the wattages together. Check out the wattage of these essential appliances:</p><ul><li><p>Refrigerator: 600 watts</p></li><li><p>Large dehumidifier: 700 watts</p></li><li><p>Large window air conditioner: 1,400 watts</p></li><li><p>Water heater: 3,000 watts</p></li></ul><p>Running home appliances like these requires a partial or whole-house generator. A portable generator may be enough to power your home if you only plan to keep a refrigerator and freezer running. </p></div>

Q: Can I plug my generator directly into my house?

• <div><p>No, you cannot plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your home. Plugging in a generator without an interlocking kit, extension cord, or wall outlet receptacle is incredibly dangerous and can cause back-feeding&mdash;power from the generator back-feeds into utility lines. Also, if the main power comes back on while your generator is on, it could damage the generator and cause a house fire.</p></div>

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Last update on October 25, 2025

Reviewed in November 2023
We have used Gus and his team for 3+ years. He has proven a reliable and versatile general contractor, helping us navigate major repairs from water damage to major remodeling of our living, dining, and kitchen areas. He is honest, creative, and assessable. 5-stars plus!
First Home Improvements, Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2022
John was very knowledgeable and helpful during the estimate and quote generation. Lexus was a great technician, talked through the process and ensured all questions were answered. The poly foam install and bookmarking took just over an hour and glad to have chosen this company.
PLY Solutions, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2016
Awesome job! Meticulous workmanship, knowledgeable staff & a solid installation, producing a truly professional result. They repaired the unit, installed the "hide" system on the exterior of the house & even painted the containment structure to match my brick exterior so it's not noticeable to...
Perry Aire Services Inc
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Reviewed in August 2016
CET gave me a 4-hour window which I wasn't too happy about because customers generally want to know an exact time but they responded to my initial inquiry and had a fare price which is why I decided to use them. The tech called 30min before showing up and was right on time at 9am. He was...
Certified Electrical Technologies
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Reviewed in June 2015
My interior designer, familiar with R. Bratti products, directed me to this company. I am glad she did: R. Bratti fabricated and installed a beautiful marble countertop. An inept plumber, brought in by the general contractor, mounted the faucet using plumber's putty. Plumber's putty must never...
R Bratti Associates
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Reviewed in September 2014
I was satisfied with what they did. It was expensive. They were very responsive and they come when we need them. They are not cheap but whatever we get from them is good quality. We did have to have the generator serviced because it wasn't working properly. It was a problem with the...
New Age Lighting
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Reviewed in April 2012
Terrific experience. Eric was generous with his time and information when I called for the appointment. He gave me a solid price for the work and was flexible in scheduling. He arrived right on time, worked swiftly and expertly. I would definitely hire him in the future.
J & G Electric Co Inc
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Reviewed in September 2011
Overall, we were very pleased. Gene did all of the work in an efficient manner and brought in experts as needed. For instance, he brought in an electrician to handle one part of the project and he also had a co-worker to help handle the complicated tiling. Gene is very laid back and...
Stowe Contracting -Transformative Innovations
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Reviewed in January 2011
I have a semi-enclosed portion of my basement located under the sleeping porch at the back of my townhouse. I am enclosing it to use as my laundry room. One of the final steps was installing a door. There was no existing frame, just irregular bricks forming a doorway. The door needed to be...
Wall to Wall Construction, Inc
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Reviewed in July 2010
The contractor, David Robertson, was responsive from the start. He conducted an in-person visit and gave an estimate on the same day I called. The job was scheduled quickly and the contractor showed up on time. Generally, the work was thorough and of fair quality. However, it was clear that...
Something Different Contracting
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