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GenShield LLC
5.0(
6
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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

4 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
162 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

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. 

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. 

In many cases, yes. There are models called dual-fuel generators and fuel switches, but only between certain types of fuel. For example, with the right setup you can convert a generator from natural gas to propane. Some allow switching between diesel and gasoline. There are even tri-fuel generators available in some cases, which adds a large layer of security if you are worried about fuel availability in times of crisis. Always check your generator capabilities and manual instructions before trying to switch fuels. Some generators can use another fuel but may need a fuel conversion kit to prep them first.

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.

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. 

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