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Generator Supercenter of New Hampshire
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Serving Durham, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

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Emergency services offered

"The installation went flawless. There were 5 installers and everyone one was a professional and had it done in super time. Would recommend them to anyone looking for a generator."
Completed 22kW Generac Standby Home Generator Installation -  With GenMon MobileLink installed, our 24/7 monitoring program which includes annual maintenance!
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Response time3 days
Response rate100%
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Bob Daniels Electric
4.5(
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Serving Durham, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"A very Honest person came to my home he was very pleasant. Came the same day I looked them up on home advisor. Price was excellent I would definitely use them again. Thank you Bob Daniels Electric. I will recommend your company and will call upon you for my three homes."
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Response time6 hrs
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Loyal Lab Electric & Generators
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Serving Durham, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Loyal Lab Electric & Generators is a locally owned electrical contractor serving Dover, Portsmouth, Rochester, and the NH Seacoast from our base in Somersworth, NH. Owner and NH Master Electrician Eric Hope has been in the trade since 2008 and founded this company in 2018. \n\nWe are an authorized Generac dealer with certified service technician's on staff, specializing in whole-home generator installation, electrical panel upgrades, EV charger installation, and electrical repairs. We serve residential customers across the NH Seacoast and southern Maine. NH Master Electrician License 13956. \n\nEvery job we complete donates to The Rusty Fund, supporting local dog rescues through our partnership with Pope Memorial Humane Society in Dover.

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Moses Electric Inc
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Serving Durham, NH and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"Scott was amazing ! He is professional, punctual, and precise in his work! He has done both outdoor and indoor electrical installations and we know that he is a master electrician that we can trust and count on to perform outstanding work. We are thrilled to have him as a professional that we can depend to do a marvelous job! We recommend him unconditionally!"
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Response time5 hrs
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

A portable generator can supply power to selected appliances and circuits in a home, but it's generally not designed to handle the entire household's electrical needs simultaneously. Portable generators have limited wattage capacity, so they are only designed to power essential devices and electronics temporarily until local power is restored. If your power needs outweigh the capabilities of a portable generator, consider installing a whole-home generator instead.

It is safe to run a generator continuously, but you must follow safety protocols to ensure personal and home safety. Read the manufacturer’s instructions for specific recommendations, but the general recommendation is to turn generators off overnight or when you’re away from the house. Overworked generators can pose a fire hazard and if your generator is not in a well-ventilated area, running it continuously could lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.

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.

Generators are safe to use as long as they are installed and operated correctly according to the manufacturer's recommendations. The most critical safety tips are to never use a portable or fuel-powered generator inside an enclosed space due to the risk of lethal carbon monoxide poisoning; always operate it outdoors where fumes can dissipate away from your home. Additionally, never attempt to connect a generator to your home’s electrical panel yourself—hire a professional to ensure the setup meets safety standards. Finally, avoid overloading the generator by not connecting more appliances than it is rated for, as this can damage your equipment or cause a fire.

The amount of time a standby generator can run continuously is around 3,000 hours on average. However, standby generators can generally run indefinitely as long as they have a continuous fuel supply. Generators hooked up to a home’s natural gas supply are the best option for extended usage, as these won’t rely on a finite fuel supply based on how much you have in storage. Generators running on liquid propane or diesel won’t last as long, as these require fuel storage and regular refueling to stay running.

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