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Striker Power Systems
4.9(
9
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Fixed Generator - Repair

Serving Brewer, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"A very pleasant experience from the site visit to the professional installation. Very quick to respond to questions and very short time from purchase to installation. The install team showed up on time and finished in around four hours! Would highly recommend Striker Power Systems."
Benton ME Install
Response time4 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Baker Electric and Sons
4.1(
17
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving Brewer, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Kevin called me the same day I posted the pro request. I scheduled him to come by to do a quote two days later and hired him at that point. Kevin replaced a scary exterior electrical outlet and power cord that powers a pool pump. The power cord was coming out of the ground and arcing and the old outlet was melted around a socket. Not good. Kevin fixed it right up and replaced and greatly improved the whole set up, including installing an exterior outlet and switch that are both protected by the weather. Very impressed and will hire Kevin again."
Response time2 days
Response rate91%
70 neighbors recently requested a quote
GM Electric
5.0(
22
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving Brewer, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Gracen is excellent! I needed a transfer switch to run my generator from the electrical panel. From first quote to job done, Gracen kept in touch. He does good honest work and explains everything heâ s done. Heck, he even put up with my dog barking the whole time he was over lol. When he was done with the job, he helped me go through everything and in detail. Recommend highly"
Response time2 days
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

These advanced generators use a key fob or a smartphone app to remotely start, which is ideal for getting power back on immediately without venturing outside. This feature is more common on whole home generators, but you may be able to find it on large portable generators, too.

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.

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.

Here’s what you can run with different wattages and types of generators:

Portable generator:

  • 2,000 watts can handle a large appliance like a freezer or refrigerator, plus a few smaller items like phones or computer chargers. 

  • 4,000 watts will keep two large appliances operating and a few smaller devices.

  • 8,000 watts should power most essential appliances and other devices, including a sump pump, well pump, or your dishwasher.

Partial to whole-house generator:

  • 20,000 watts and above will make it seem like your home’s power is still on.

Natural gas generators are designed to run for extended periods of time, such as power outages during a natural disaster. Since there’s no limit to the supply of natural gas, they don’t need to stop for refills. However, generators do need maintenance, including pauses to check and add oil. Constantly running them will also cause a lot more wear and tear, leading to a shorter lifespan.

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