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Johnny's Generator Maintenance
5.0(
6
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Fixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Repair - For Business

Serving Youngstown, 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."
Generac Standby Generator
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PRAYMEN ELECTRIC
5.0(
5
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Youngstown, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

At Praymen Electric, we believe quality electrical work is the foundation of every safe and comfortable space. Our team provides dependable electrical installations, repairs, and upgrades with attention to detail and honest service. Whether it's a small fix or a full project, we're here to keep your power running smoothly.

House Rewires
Panel
Generator Switch
New House
Bathroom Remodel

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Roz's Electric
5.0(
3
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Generator - Install - For Business

Serving Youngstown, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time11 hrs
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Empire Energy Solutions, LLC
3.6(
12
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Generator - Install - For Business

Serving Youngstown, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Owner Chris W. came out for the free quote; he listened carefully to our needs to determine costs. James and Chris (not the owner) were prompt, professional, and kept us advised throughout the install process of our two bathroom fans. They also did some wiring upgrades downstairs in quick fashion. We would highly recommend Empire and anticipate using them again. Very good value for the cost."
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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. 

If you’re deciding between a solar battery versus a generator for the best backup power solution, you can take a few factors into consideration. Solar batteries are quiet while generators can be quite loud. Generators have a lower up-front cost, but they require fuel and ongoing maintenance while solar batteries are more expensive but don’t have many ongoing costs.

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.

As a safety measure, you should always turn off the main breaker while operating your generator’s backup breaker. In addition, you should also switch off all appliance breakers so you don't have a power surge when the main breaker turns back on. And finally, turning off the main breaker prevents back-feeding, which endangers utility workers with the risk of electrocution. Back-feeding could also destroy the electrical circuits of your neighbors if they use the same power network.

Carbon monoxide emissions aren’t only dangerous to human life, but they also harm our planet. While natural gas generators emit lower levels of CO than other fuel sources, there are still ways to reduce emission levels. For example, shop around for an eco-friendly generator that complies with current emission standards. Also, make sure your generator is serviced regularly to avoid CO buildup. 

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