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Raynor Services- Electrical/HVAC/Generators/Plumbing
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairPortable Generator - Repair

Serving Florence, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

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We are a local Female & Family owned & operated contractor who has been serving the South Jersey area for over 30 years in all their Electrical, Heating, Cooling, & Generator needs. We perform both light commercial & residential installations, renovations & upgrades. We train our team to not just have the technical skills needed to do their jobs well, but how to help customers get to what they want for both comfort AND budget. Working with us you'll come to expect an amazing office staff to take your calls, address your needs & get the best technicians to complete the work you need done. Our technicians receive weekly training to stay on top of today's ever changing technology. They are all uniformed, background checked & drug tested. We also always give you an upfront price & get your approval before we start any work. We cannot wait to provide you "Service The Way It Used To Be"! Give us a call today!! We proudly hold an A+ Rating with the Better Business Bureau.

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Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Princeton Electrical Makeover LLC
4.5(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+2 more

Serving Florence, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brian was awesome and fast and courteous. Princeton Electrical was easy to communicate and negotiate with, and offers a fair price for their labor. Had a Level 2 EV charger installed from my townhouse basement to my garage in a few hours without problems."
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Response time2 days
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Horizon Services, Inc. (NJ)
3.9(
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Florence, 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

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

To determine the right size generator for your house, you should calculate the total wattage of the appliances and devices you want to power during an outage. List all essential items, note their start-up wattages, and add them together.

Here are some typical wattage requirements for common appliances:

  • Refrigerator: 600 watts

  • Large dehumidifier: 700 watts

  • Large window air conditioner: 1,400 watts

  • Water heater: 3,000 to 4,500 watts

  • Electric furnace: 5,000 to 25,000 watts

A 7,500-watt generator might be sufficient for essentials like a refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits. However, for high-demand items like a water heater or furnace, a whole-home generator is a better choice. A portable generator may be enough if you only need to power a few critical items.

While home square footage can offer a rough estimate, it is not always a reliable indicator. For reference, here are some typical generator sizes based on square footage:

  • 1,000 sq ft: 6–9 kW

  • 1,500 sq ft: 7–10 kW

  • 2,000 sq ft: 10–14 kW

  • 2,500 sq ft: 12–16 kW

  • 3,000 sq ft: 16–20 kW+

For the most accurate sizing, consult a professional who can calculate your home's peak and average power consumption and recommend the optimal generator.

Whole-house generators can run continuously for extended periods, even for weeks at a time (around 400 to 500 hours), as long as they have a sufficient fuel supply. However, this type of extensive use will increase wear and tear and can shorten the generator's overall lifespan. During long periods of operation, it's important to check and refill the engine oil as needed, potentially as frequently as daily depending on the model. If your generator uses a fuel tank, ensure it is kept full to prevent unexpected shutdowns.

It’s usually better to repair your generator if it isn’t working properly, as it will typically be much more affordable and should yield similar results. Generator repairs cost around $300 on average, while installing a new whole-house generator costs around $5,000 on average. The only exception is if you know your generator is reaching the end of its useful life, usually between 30 and 40 years. If you have an older generator, you could face multiple repairs in the coming years, which might mean that a full replacement will be more cost-effective over time.

Generators run on a variety of fuel types, ranging from natural gas to solar power. Keep in mind that fuel costs varying by type:

  • Natural gas: $2,000–$21,000 per year 

  • Liquid propane: $2,000–$21,000 per year

  • Diesel: $3,000–$20,000 per year

  • Gasoline: $500–$3,000 per year

  • Solar generator: $2,000–$25,000 per unit

  • Battery backup: $10,000–$25,000 per unit

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.

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