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Avatar for Green Sun Energy Services, LLC
Green Sun Energy Services, LLC
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+2 more

Serving Bound Brook, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"A wonderful experience for a complicated project! I would use Green Sun Energy again for any service they provide. They made the generator install as easy and painless as possible. The crew was kind and efficient. Lots to do for an install such as this but they did it quickly, efficiently and were extremely organized. Just how I like it! Thank you so much!! We feel protected for whatever comes our way."
Ruisi
Oceanport
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+55

Response time4 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Plesh Electric, LLC
4.4(
111
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Bound Brook, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have hired Plesh Electric to install a fixed generator. Plesh Electric called us to set up an appt the same day we were on Home Advisor. They came the next day to do a property survey and we received a proposal the very next day. They have not started the work yet BUT I can say that I am very impressed with Lisa their office manager. Customer Service is rare these days and so far in this process she has quickly applied for permits and submitted application to PSE&G. She has kept me up to date and I very much appreciate it. I am looking forward to their guys doing a quality job. Stay tuned!"
Outdoor Closed Panel Upgraded
Residential Generator
Outdoor Open Panel Upgraded
Residential Generator
Upgraded Panel Closed

+19

Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Pipe Works Services Inc
4.4(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Bound Brook, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Yes. On initial install technicians discovered new programmable thermostat was defective. Installed a temporary replacement and next day installed the permanent thermostat and walked us through setting up app and Siri and Alexa ."
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8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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JDP Electric, LLC
5.0(
14
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Bound Brook, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Jeff came out to to some repairs and install new outlets. While here he also installed a ceiling fan for me. Excellent work, reasonable price, cannot praise him or his work enough. Highly recommend!"
Chandelier
Recessed Lighting
Floor Lighting
Panel Upgrade
EV Car Charger

+11

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Transform Electric, LLC
5.0(
14
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Bound Brook, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ken and his team from Transform Electric were terrific! Ken immediately contacted me and was able to come and give me an estimate right away. We started the project a few days later. I had four rooms that needed new recessed lighting installed. The team came on time and started working. They were very professional and reliable. They moved all my furniture and covered what was necessary. When it was all done, everything looked great and I was very pleased with the outcome. They also cleaned up after they completed the job. Overall they did a fantastic job and I would definitely recommend them to others!"
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

You may need a permit for a portable generator if you’ll be installing a transfer switch for your primary residence or similar work. Otherwise, a permit for other uses may not be necessary. Check your local building codes or ask a local generator installer for more information about your local regulations.

To reduce AC startup power for a whole-house generator, install a soft start kit or hard start capacitor, which lowers the initial surge by gradually ramping up the compressor. Using a smart load manager can also help by staggering startup loads, preventing a system overload and future costly repairs.

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. 

Sizing a generator is a careful process that requires calculating the electrical load 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.

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. 

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