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GenShield LLC
5.0(
7
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Fixed Generator - Repair

Serving Kerhonkson, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We specialize in generator service and repair and provide unmatched customer service! You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

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Ty Solar Electrician
4.9(
27
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Kerhonkson, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Offers commercial services

Customers say: True professional

Welcome to TY Solar Electrician, we are an elite electrician team, 50% of our team members is master electrician. We offer serious electrician services that master electrician license is required. The company is still young but the main team member has years of experience to provide you our excellent services. We proud about and garenteed all our jobs.\n

Main Service Panel completed
Service panel
Service upgrade
The old meter
Old installation

+4

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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JSP Home Services
4.0(
147
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Kerhonkson, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Installed new boiler, indirect hot water heater, and rebuilt our well water system adding conditioning and softening. We have acidic well water that has been a problem. Now, everything has been corrected and works great. The new boiler is smaller and quieter. Very professional and completely trustworthy."
Wall Mount Shower
Custom Outdoor Shower
Finished Shower in Bathroom Renovation
Rough plumbing in a Renovation
High Efficiency Heating system with Indirect

+7

Response time6 days
192 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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A-Z Upgrades Construction
4.0(
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Fixed Generator - RepairFixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business+3 more

Serving Kerhonkson, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They are very professional and knowledgeable I am very impressed with their work I would recommend them to anyone who needs them I am still smiling with how well it looks and they answered all of my questions while they were working Thank you so much for their service"
Shower
Old bathroom
Finish bathroom
Deck project
Deck project

+4

Response time2 days
Response rate89%
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

While diesel is relatively stable, it won’t last nearly as long as propane and you may have to replace it if it sits unused for too long. Diesel can sometimes struggle to work efficiently or start engines during especially cold weather, so it’s not the best choice for every climate. Compared to fuels like propane and natural gas, diesel generators tend to be noisier and create more exhaust, which isn’t always ideal for home use.

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.

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.

If your home already has a grinder pump and you’re still noticing issues (like frequently clogged toilets and sinks), it could be time to upgrade your grinder pump. Start by checking your existing horsepower. If there are four or fewer people living in your home, using a 1/2-horsepower grinder pump should be sufficient. Larger households should consider investing in a 1-horsepower grinder pump to maximize wastewater removal efforts.

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.

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