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Q: Are natural gas generators worth it?

• <div><p>While natural gas generators are costly, they&rsquo;re a great option for standby power due to the reliability of natural gas as a fuel source. Unlike other fuels, natural gas is delivered through underground pipes, making outages extremely rare and less likely to be affected by the elements. As long as the area isn&rsquo;t prone to earthquakes, they offer an unlimited supply of natural gas that doesn&rsquo;t degrade over time or require storage in tanks.</p></div>

Q: Do diesel generators have any important downsides?

• <div><p>While diesel is relatively stable, it won&rsquo;t last nearly as long as propane and you may have to replace it if it sits unused for too long. Diesel can sometimes struggle to work efficiently or start engines during especially cold weather, so it&rsquo;s not the best choice for every climate. Compared to fuels like propane and natural gas, diesel generators tend to be noisier and create more exhaust, which isn&rsquo;t always ideal for home use. </p></div>

Q: Can I use a generator to charge a back-up battery?

• <div><p>Yes. You can connect your home back-up battery to a generator with its designated charger. Be sure that the output of the generator matches the input requirements for the battery for best results.</p></div>

Q: How does a generator transfer switch save me money?

• <div><p>It might seem counterintuitive, but installing a generator transfer switch will save you money in the long run. While you&rsquo;ll have to pay between <b>$400 and $2,500</b> to have the transfer switch installed, you&rsquo;ll recoup that amount later on when you don&rsquo;t have to pay for expensive repairs to your appliances, devices, and electrical system that may have burned out, overloaded, or stopped working due to a sudden loss of power or an incorrect <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-hook-up-generator-to-house.htm">hook up of a generator to your home</a>. </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 October 25, 2025

Reviewed in August 2024
Thompson Creek replaced the siding/trim for my whole house about 10 years ago. They also did a patio door and a number of windows. At the time of install, they indicated that the siding and patio door would have the same (lifetime) warranty as the windows. Within the first 10 years they came out...
Thompson Creek Window Company
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Reviewed in July 2024
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Bradshaw Repair
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Reviewed in June 2024
Bart was super responsive, thorough in inspection, generally great to work with. Highly recommended.
All American Home Inspections, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2023
Edwin and his team are fantastic. I have been working with Edwin for nearly 10 years. He is the only person I go to for routine landscaping, stone work, hardscaping, and general â handymanâ work around my home. On his most recent project for me, he completely transformed the exterior of my...
The Geo Real Deal
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Reviewed in December 2020
Technician could not diagnose the problem. He said everything looked right and he spent considerable time trying to locate the issue. However, he thought it could be connected to an issue with our generator system and offered to speak with our generator company to try and solve it. He was very...
Bethany Air Heating & Air Conditioning
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Reviewed in April 2017
CClassic Marble and Granite delivered and installed three quartz counter tops in our new kitchen and one quartz counter top in our master bathroom. On the appointed day (1/12/17) Classic sent a representative to measure for the new countertops and agree on the details of the installation with...
Classic Granite & Marble
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Reviewed in August 2015
I found Design Expo through Angie's List. i called the store and Scott came to my house that very afternoon. He made an excellent recommendation for carpet. I stopped in the store to pick out the carpet color and Gene was very helpful with that. The installers did an awesome job, were very...
The Design Expo - Flooring Center of Bowie
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Reviewed in October 2014
Installing a residential photovoltaic (PV) system, i.e., solar panels, is not a straight forward home improvement project. The industry is still maturing as the technology is changing rapidly and the federal and state incentives have not stabilized. It still takes about 7 or 8 years to recoup...
Maryland Solar Solutions Inc
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Reviewed in June 2014
They're great, very nice. In general, he seems super super nice I'll be glad to use them with trees also, he was punctual in returning the call.
Arbormasters Tree and Landscape
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Reviewed in May 2013
Gene and his crew were awesome! We were impressed with Gene from his initial visit when he came out to give us an estimate. The bathroom is in the loft of a cottage and is kind of a funky space that initially had a weird layout. Within 2 minutes of first looking at it, Gene came up with a whole...
Stowe Contracting -Transformative Innovations
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