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

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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."
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+55

Response time4 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Princeton Electrical Makeover LLC
4.5(
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Serving Summit, NJ and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Amazing service! They gave the fairest price and came to install it immediately. They were professional and I highly recommend them. I would use them again."
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+26

Response time2 days
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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RAP Electric Co., Inc.
4.6(
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Serving Summit, NJ and surrounding areas

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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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Plesh Electric, LLC
4.4(
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Serving Summit, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1972

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tony Plesh was very knowledgeable concerning generator installation. It was very comfortable talking to him. He answered all our questions clearly."
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+19

Response time2 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Schweiger Electrical Contracting, LLC
4.7(
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Serving Summit, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Frank and his team are fantastic! They are extremely professional and knowledgeable. Whenever I call they set up a time to come by and they actually show up! They do great work and theyâ re also very polite. Itâ s so refreshing to find contractors that have true values and care about their customers. Highly recommend their services!"
Response time5 hrs
Response rate87%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Pipe Works Services Inc
4.4(
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Serving Summit, NJ and surrounding areas

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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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Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Spotlight Solar, LLC
4.7(
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Serving Summit, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"the job was complicated because another installer had left connections from heated floor tiles in the wrong place Chris and Joe and Anthony had to do a lot of adapting to get connections made I felt that they did an excellent,difficult job."
Response time1 day
426 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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First Wave Electrical
4.7(
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Serving Summit, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"A+ for being prompt, accurate on time and on the scope of work. I did request to install needed equipment to run the generator and my house had some non-standard situations. I love that all challenges were solved in the right way, not the fast way. The electrician was very open-minded for debating on the possible approaches to an unexpected situations, etc. I love the work, very rational pricing and I would hire again."
Response time6 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Spartan Home Services LLC
5.0(
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Serving Summit, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

Spartan Home Pros is a licensed electrical contracting company serving Central New Jersey. We specialize in residential electrical services including panel upgrades, new circuit installation, EV charger installation, electrical repairs, and diagnostics. Our team of experienced electricians is committed to delivering reliable, professional service with clear communication and attention to detail. We proudly serve homeowners across Middlesex, Somerset, Union, and Monmouth counties, and we stand behind our work with a dedication to customer satisfaction.

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+14

91 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

You can determine what size generator you need for a transfer switch by matching the switch to the largest outlet on your generator. Larger generators can power up to 10 circuits, while most 5,000-watt generators can provide power to six circuits. So, if your generator’s largest outlet is 30 amps, you’ll need a 30-amp transfer switch.

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.

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