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Q: How long does a whole-house generator last?

• <div><p>When maintained properly, a whole-house generator can last up to <b>20 years</b>. <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-generator-repair-cost.htm">Costs to maintain and repair generators</a> vary by location and type of generator, but you can expect to pay about <b>$150 to $300 per year</b> for annual generator maintenance checks. An experienced generator service technician will inspect your generator&rsquo;s engine filter, starting mechanism, fuel, lubrication, and coolant levels to keep your generator in good working condition for as long as possible. </p></div>

Q: What size generator do I need for my house?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-size-generator-do-i-need.htm">Generator size requirements</a> vary wildly among properties, but typical generator sizes are listed below based on home square footage:</p><ul><li><p>1,000 sq ft: 6&ndash;9 kW</p></li><li><p>1,500 sq ft: 7&ndash;10 kW</p></li><li><p>2,000 sq ft: 10&ndash;14kW</p></li><li><p>2,500 sq ft: 12&ndash;16kW</p></li><li><p>3,000 sq ft: 16&ndash;20kW+</p></li></ul><p>Unfortunately, home square footage isn&rsquo;t always a good indicator of generator size requirements. Instead, you should call in a professional to discuss which items in your home you&rsquo;d like to run via your generator. They can calculate peak and average consumption for those items and then size your generator appropriately for optimal performance.</p></div>

Q: How much horsepower do I need?

• <div><p>If your home already has a grinder pump and you&rsquo;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.</p></div>

Q: Can I use a generator to charge a back-up battery?

• <div><p>Yes. You can connect your home back-up battery to a generator with its designated charger. Be sure that the output of the generator matches the input requirements for the battery for best results.</p></div>

Q: What can I run on different generator sizes?

• <div><p>Here&rsquo;s what you can run with different wattages and types of generators:</p><p>Portable generator:</p><ul><li><p>2,000 watts can handle a large appliance like a freezer or refrigerator, plus a few smaller items like phones or computer chargers. </p></li><li><p>4,000 watts will keep two large appliances operating and a few smaller devices.</p></li><li><p>8,000 watts should power most essential appliances and other devices, including a sump pump, well pump, or your dishwasher.</p></li></ul><p>Partial to whole-house generator:</p><ul><li><p>20,000 watts and above will make it seem like your home&rsquo;s power is still on.</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Last update on January 02, 2026

Reviewed in September 2025
Calina was brought in to clean up and re organize the home after remodel.
Mess Master
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Reviewed in November 2024
Donald Hollenkamp was very helpful in getting the flooring match from a previous install years ago. The installer, Johnathon, did a phenomenal job blending the two floors.
Buddy's Flooring America Florence
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Reviewed in October 2024
Talked to Josh on the phone and discussed the needs. He was clear and concise and very knowledgeable. Tristen came and installed the window tint very professional, great job installing the tint. Everything looks great, very happy with the install!!
TruView
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Reviewed in April 2024
Justin came out and fixed the scaring caused during install and was able to help me hang my currents back up. Big thanks to him
West Shore Home Lexington
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Reviewed in February 2024
The work was done quickly at a reasonable rate.
Sporing Masonry & Fence, LLC
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Reviewed in May 2023
The Gutter Magician helped with getting insurance to cover as much of the repair work on the roof from wind damage and to the gutters as possible. They had a long hard battle with the insurance company, - which we are considering changing. The original contact person sent to give us the...
The Gutter Magician of Northern Kentucky, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2022
Great installer and man of his word. Really great to work with. Would suggest him for your flooring installation.
A Great Flooring Guy
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Reviewed in May 2022
They were very professional and thorough with inspection. The technician explained everything he was doing and was very fast and efficient. Hopefully this will take care of the termite problem. The value? I feel everything is too costly these days, especially on a fixed income!
Terminix
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Reviewed in November 2021
Project more difficult than expected. These guys adapted promptly and efficiently.
InnoTech Pest Management, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2021
Clevernest was great. I highly recommend them. We installed larger Andersen windows which made for a more complex install. It became more complicated when due to the pandemic they lost one of their prime installers. Tom, the owner of Clevernest took personal responsibility to rearrange schedules...
Hometown Window & Door Co., LLC
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