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Kidder Enterprises, LLC
4.6(
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Columbus, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ken was hired to put a sub-panel in the garage, but he notice that rain was getting in the main panel. I hired him to replace the service coming down the side of the house, through the meter box and then the main panel and sub-panel. He did a great job. He was clean and neat and he worked around my work-from-home needs to electricity. He did the service and main panel on a Saturday and I had minimal power disruption. He is friendly and knowledgeable. I would definitely hire him again."
Response time12 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
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Harris Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electrical
3.9(
45
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

Serving Columbus, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1988

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quick response

"After buying a new refrigerator, Home Depot told me I needed a plumber to run a new water line to the refrigerator. I was not happy with the Home Depot tech that called me. The plumber, Dave, arrived soon after I called Harris and did a phenomenal job! He was friendly, professional and worked quickly. Thank you, Dave, and Harris Plumbing!!"
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Response time1 day
389 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by31%of homeowners
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Horizon Services, Inc. (NJ)
3.9(
1,635
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Columbus, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

Experience The Horizon Difference.\n\nOn-Time Service. Up-Front Pricing. And The Job Done Right and Clean the First Time. GUARANTEED!\n\nHorizon Services is the regions largest and most well respected plumbing, heating and air conditioning company, with nearly 600 employees serving tens of thousands of homeowners throughout Delaware, Southeastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and Northeastern Maryland. After a quarter of a century in business, Horizons Services remains fully committed to setting the industry standard for customer service, installation, and focusing on things that are important to busy homeowners: respect for their time, their home and their property; up-front pricing, and an unconditional 100% money back guarantee.\n

Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Hutchinson Plumbing Heating Cooling, LLC
3.9(
111
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair

Serving Columbus, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1948

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

If it is 2 am and your air conditioner just broke, then Hutchinson is here to help. Our company has trained Customer Service Representatives waiting to take your call, with technicians ready to fix your air conditioner 24/7. Whether you are in Gloucester County NJ or Delaware County PA, our fully-stocked repair vehicles contain all of the parts we need to get you cool again; TODAY!

Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Simmz Electrical
5.0(
1
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Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Columbus, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Joe from Simmz Electrical was very skilled, charged a fair price and was great to work with. He did a wonderful job, worked very carefully and was very neat. He communicated with us quickly; is very reliable and prompt. We felt comfortable with him in our home; he is now our go to guy for anything electrical. Lucky find"
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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