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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 Colonia, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Generator failed to start. Karen was able to set up a service appointment the next day. Michael arrived and knew what the problem was before inspecting the generator. Generator running again 10 minutes later. GreenSun installed our Generator app.11 years ago and has been performing serrvicing yearly. Glen,Karen And the entire staff are the best. They really care."
Ruisi
Oceanport
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+55

Response time5 days
Response rate100%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Princeton Electrical Makeover LLC
Princeton Electrical Makeover LLC
4.5(
209
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+2 more

Serving Colonia, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This afternoon Trevor came to my house to repair an outlet. He was knowledgeable, and explained how he would proceed with the repair. He worked quickly and efficiently, and it should be noted he cleaned up upon completion. I would highly recommend Princeton Electrical in the future. Trevor was excellent."
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Full installation
Connection in the panel
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+26

Response time2 days
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Spartan Home Pros
5.0(
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Portable Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessGenerator - Repair - For Business

Serving Colonia, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Spartan was very professional and quick to respond at our home in Livingston, NJ. Their team did an amazing job and left the place clean as when they arrived. Would definitely use them again for any electrical services!"
Service upgrades
Service upgrades
EV Charger Installation
Landscape lighting
Landscape lighting

+14

12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
Avatar for A Shore Thing Electric, LLC
A Shore Thing Electric, LLC
4.7(
51
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Colonia, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Michael was diligent, reliable and knowledgable. I hired him to install a charging station for my electric car. He did a great job running a line from the basement to the outside of the house. and installing the charging station. He was neat and clean. His pricing was reasonable. YOu should not hesitate to hire him. He knows his stuff."
Pharmecutical Cage Panel
Panel Change
125 Amp Panel
Tesla S/X/3 Car Charger
Remote Controlled Ceiling Fan

+22

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Gold Medal Service, LLC (South)
Gold Medal Service, LLC (South)
3.7(
421
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

Serving Colonia, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1978

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My central air quit during a nasty heat wave and they responded quicklyâ within a few hours a technician arrived that evening, followed shortly by the salesman when I decided to replace instead of repair. The job was scheduled for the very next morning! The installers were on time, friendly and cleaned up the areas. Everyone I dealt with was knowledgeable and professional. Interest-free financing was a huge selling point. Very good experience!."
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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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’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.

A 10,000-watt generator can run a small to mid-sized central AC unit (typically up to 3 tons or 36,000 BTU) along with a few other appliances. However, larger AC units or additional loads will require a bigger generator. Consult a local generator installer to ensure you add the correct size generator to your home.

If you’re wondering whether gas generators produce carbon monoxide, know that natural gas generators do not produce carbon monoxide if they are functioning properly, as natural gas burns cleanly. However, if the generator malfunctions and the gas does not burn completely, there is potential for carbon dioxide to be produced. To prevent malfunctions, it's crucial to perform regular maintenance, including running the generator weekly and scheduling professional inspections every 6 to 12 months. Also, be sure to test your carbon monoxide detectors regularly to ensure they function in the rare case of the generator producing carbon monoxide.

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.

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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