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Green Sun Energy Services, LLC
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+2 more

Serving Tuckerton, 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."
Ruisi
Oceanport
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+55

Response time5 days
Response rate100%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Raynor Services - Electrical/Generators
4.5(
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairPortable Generator - Install+1 more

Serving Tuckerton, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1993

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

In 1993, Tom Raynor began taking on electrical construction and service jobs across southern New Jersey. With just one assistant and one beat-up truck, Tom crisscrossed the state, building a reputation for his small outfit as one that offered professional, hands-on service and reliable, high-quality results. By 1994, it was official—Raynor Services was born! \n\nSince then, that red pick-up has been upgraded to a fleet of ten fully stocked trucks. We are now a “one-stop shop” service company, specializing in electric, heating, cooling, and generator services. Raynor Services has never lost the spirit of professional, hands-on service that it was founded on. Family-owned and operated, we combine small-business service with big-business expertise. \n\nRaynor technicians are among the best in the industry. Each must complete a rigorous hiring process – including a background check, a drug test, and an HVAC or electrical proficiency examination.

Raynor Services
Raynor Services
Raynor Services
Raynor Services
Raynor Services

+15

Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Kidder Enterprises, LLC
4.6(
139
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Tuckerton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ken Kidder truly cares about what you need and he went above and beyond to make sure I had all the information required to make the right decision in purchasing a new panel box, removed and replaced 21 non-compliant recessed lighting in bedrooms and hallway, conducted a visual sampling of opened switches, installed new grounding and bonding system, labeled all circuits and appliances in panel box. He comes highly recommended and anyone would be lucky to have him do any electrical work in your home."
Response time12 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
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PDQ Electric Corporation
3.5(
36
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Fixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Repair - For Business

Serving Tuckerton, NJ and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Service tech was professional and knowledgeable. He gave us options and fixed our Electrical issue to our satisfaction. My husband and I would recommend this company and will use them in any future electrical needs. Also very fairly priced and we liked the fact that they come out and check things first without charging you right off the bat. Again very happy with PDQ Electric corp!"
Recessed/Pendant Lighting
Sophisticated Lighting
Pathway/Wallwash Lighting
Existing Roof Solar
Accent Lighting

+31

Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

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. 

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.

The amount of time a standby generator can run continuously is around 3,000 hours on average. However, standby generators can generally run indefinitely as long as they have a continuous fuel supply. Generators hooked up to a home’s natural gas supply are the best option for extended usage, as these won’t rely on a finite fuel supply based on how much you have in storage. Generators running on liquid propane or diesel won’t last as long, as these require fuel storage and regular refueling to stay running.

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