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Avatar for Green Sun Energy Services, LLC
Green Sun Energy Services, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Somerville, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Since I am working at home it was needed. Glen and Chris were awesome to deal with as they walked us through the process step by step and every time they said someone would be here that person was. It was seamless and very easy to work with them and I would Highly recommend them if you are looking for a generator install."
Ruisi
Oceanport
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+55

Response time5 days
Response rate100%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Kope Electric LLC
4.9(
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Serving Somerville, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Kope Electric just finished installing a Generac generator at my house and their work was top notch. They actually got me in their schedule 1 week early and finished as timely as they said they would. I highly recommend them to anyone interested in a generator."
Bathroom Lighting & Electrical
Bathroom Lighting & Electrical
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Bathroom Lighting & Electrical
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+38

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Frank Mineo Electrical Contracting, Inc.
4.6(
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Serving Somerville, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1988

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Frank has journeymen assistants but is personally involved to ensure quality, accuracy. The work was multi-faceted in that Frank Mineo Electrical also installed a backup generator and transfer switch, where the overall electric project was paused for propane tank installation, hook up. Frank's services were flexible and consistent. The electrical passed and permits closed out which is important."
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 20KW Residential Kohler Backup Generator
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 2 residential Kohler Generators at startup

+48

Response time3 days
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Plesh Electric, LLC
4.4(
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Somerville, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Plesh electric did a fantastic job installing our whole house generator. We don’t have natural gas so we had to also had to have a propane tank installed. They did a great job organizing with the propane company and managing the township permits. I highly recommend them."
Outdoor Closed Panel Upgraded
Residential Generator
Outdoor Open Panel Upgraded
Residential Generator
Upgraded Panel Closed

+19

Response time2 days
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Princeton Electrical Makeover LLC
4.5(
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Serving Somerville, 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
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+26

Response time2 days
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Pipe Works Services Inc
4.4(
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Serving Somerville, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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. 

Whole-house generators need to be installed on level ground several feet away from walls and other objects. Because they tap into the electrical system directly, they usually need to be close to your home electrical panel for a transfer switch installation. It also helps with installation if they are near to a gas line or propane tank installation.

While standby generators provide essential backup power, they can fail when you need them most due to lack of maintenance, fuel supply issues, dead batteries, electrical problems, or improper installation. To avoid costly failures, professional installation and regular maintenance are crucial. Licensed technicians ensure safety, uphold warranty requirements, comply with regulations, and provide expert servicing.

Energy output depends on turbine size, average wind speed at your site, and system efficiency. A 5 kW turbine in a good wind location can generate 8,000 to 12,000 kilowatt-hours per year, which may cover a large portion of an average home’s needs. Accurate output estimates require a professional wind assessment and a review of your household’s energy usage patterns.

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.

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