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Anderson Water & Power
4.4(
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Serving Akron, NY and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a Cummins generator installed. Our installers were professional and knowledgeable. I highly recommend Anderson."
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Cummins
Transfer switch Cummins

+62

195 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Hurricane Home Solutions, Inc.
4.7(
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Serving Akron, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Pretty straight forward. Establish size,generator. Installed in an afternoon. Work professional and neat."
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8.5kW Side Profile
8.5kW Front Profile
Champion Automatic Transfer Switch
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+9

Response time10 mins
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Dynamic Electrical Solutions
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Serving Akron, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"They called promptly, set an appointment quickly and in a very short time frame, and kept the appointment flawlessly. And to my delight, got my charging station installed same day!"
200 Amp Underground
200 Amp Underground
200 Amp Underground
200 Amp Underground
200 Amp Underground

+33

Response time5 hrs
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Johnny's Generator Maintenance
5.0(
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Serving Akron, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recently had my generator repaired and serviced, and I was very impressed with the quality of work. Johnny was professional, knowledgeable, and took the time to make sure everything was running properly before he left. My generator is now running great, and I appreciate the honest, reliable service. I highly recommend him for generator repair and maintenance needs."
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South Townes Electric
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Serving Akron, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

South Townes electric, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 15 years of experience serving Hamburg, NY and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

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Gremlin Control LLC
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Serving Akron, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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The old command station the church used before our upgrade

+16

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Generally, you’ll want to keep between 60 and 70 feet between the generator and the transfer switch. There are a few reasons for this, including:

  • The distance reduces the noise coming from the generator into your home.

  • It increases efficiency because you won’t have a voltage drop from this short of a distance.

  • Prevents carbon monoxide poisoning: keep at least 15 feet between your generator and an open window. 

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.

You can expect a diesel generator to last for up to 30,000 hours of use, which works out to 20 to 25 years with the proper maintenance, of course. That depends on how much you use it, so a diesel generator used for emergencies a couple of times a year will last a lot longer than a generator that takes over for a faulty electrical grid every month for a day or two. 

Yes, installing a generator usually increases your property value because buyers are getting the added peace of mind knowing they’ll be able to maintain power through blackouts. In most cases, you should see close to a 100% return on investment (ROI). Keep in mind that home generators usually need a permanent foundation, and installing a concrete slab will likely raise your property taxes slightly.

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.

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