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Green Sun Energy Services, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Pine 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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Response time4 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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RAP Electric Co., Inc.
4.6(
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Serving Pine Brook, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Roy is really a prof. He installed two overhead fans and a hanging lamp. The fans had a complicated control system but he was able to get them to work flawlessly. Bonus: he is really a nice person and he cleaned up too! I would recommend his work to anyone."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Anzalone Electric & Lighting, LLC
4.9(
110
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Serving Pine Brook, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Scott and Brian were awesome Did at least 10 different items. Hung 3 fixtures hung dining room fixture over table Installed many dimmers moves outlets. Under cabinet lights. All in 1 day. Can’t rave enough about their work"
Finished panel
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installing breakers
The old mast
Response time8 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Hank's Electrical Contracting LLC
5.0(
40
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Serving Pine Brook, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Living in Shongum Lake Area in Randolph, there are a lot of down trees/wiring, I wanted to install a backup mixed fuel generator to use during emergencies, installed a new light in my office and updated the drop ceiling lights to energy efficient lighting. Hank's Electrical Contracting updated our electrical panel installed a switch and connected our generator. Showed me how to make the switched and manage the main panel to go to generator mode. Hank's Electrical Contracting providing me and my family the safety we needed during emergency times. Pricing was fair and the service was professional. I highly recommend them for all electrical services."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate86%
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Pipe Works Services Inc
4.4(
200
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Serving Pine Brook, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have used Pipe Works on numerous occasions as of this date and find them to provide excellent service at competitive prices. Their associates are great to work with and their prices are competitive. The work is always completed on time, as promised and the work area is left clean. I appreciate that they point out things that need repair in the not so distant future. It was great to wake up the other day with power coming from my new Kohler Generator"
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8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

A home that is 2,500 square feet will likely need a 20kW to 25kW generator. Consult your local generator installer to confirm the generator size needed to power your home before purchasing a new one. Be sure to consider how much power your necessary devices need to run.

With proper maintenance, a whole-house generator can last between 20 and 40 years. The specific lifespan depends on how often and for how long the generator is used, and some models may have their life expectancy rated in hours of operation. To maximize its lifespan, expect to spend around $150 to $300 per year for annual maintenance checks from a qualified technician. During these checks, a technician will inspect the engine filter, starting mechanism, fuel, lubrication, and coolant levels. Consulting your installer and choosing a low-impact fuel like natural gas or diesel can also help ensure your generator lasts as long as possible.

In many cases, yes. There are models called dual-fuel generators and fuel switches, but only between certain types of fuel. For example, with the right setup you can convert a generator from natural gas to propane. Some allow switching between diesel and gasoline. There are even tri-fuel generators available in some cases, which adds a large layer of security if you are worried about fuel availability in times of crisis. Always check your generator capabilities and manual instructions before trying to switch fuels. Some generators can use another fuel but may need a fuel conversion kit to prep them first.

Yes, in some locations, it is required by the National Electric Code (NEC) to have a transfer switch installed for electrical emergencies. In addition to following electrical code, generator transfer switches ensure your home is fully protected during a power outage. By switching the power from the main breaker to the generator breaker, you can seamlessly operate your HVAC, lights, appliances, devices, and more during an emergency. 

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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