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Q: Can you run a natural gas generator constantly all day?

• <div><p>Natural gas generators are designed to run for extended periods of time, such as power outages during a natural disaster. Since there&rsquo;s no limit to the supply of natural gas, they don&rsquo;t need to stop for refills. However, generators do need maintenance, including pauses to check and add oil. Constantly running them will also cause a lot more wear and tear, leading to a shorter lifespan.</p></div>

Q: What are the disadvantages of a standby generator?

• <div><p>While standby generators provide essential backup power, they can fail when you need them most due to lack of maintenance, fuel supply issues, dead batteries, electrical problems, or improper installation. To avoid costly failures, professional installation and regular maintenance are crucial. Licensed technicians ensure safety, uphold warranty requirements, comply with regulations, and provide expert servicing.</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>

Q: Can you run a whole-house generator constantly?

• <div><p>Yes, whole-house generators run constantly for extended periods. Whole-house generators can run for longer periods of time than portable generators, but be careful. First, they may need regular applications of engine oil (as frequently as daily), depending on the engine design. Second, running constantly for several days will increase the wear and tear on the generator and shorten its lifespan.</p></div>

Q: Can you use biofuel in a whole-house generator?

• <div><p>In some situations, yes. Never try to put biofuel into any home generator without checking the specifics first. If a generator has the ability to run on diesel, it can also run pure biofuel (the clear kind made from seed oils, for example). But if you are using biofuel made from animal fats or vegetable oils, the generator will need significant modifications before it can handle a sludgier type of biofuel.</p></div>

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Last update on January 19, 2026

Reviewed in May 2024
The project was affordable. Job went very well. All work looks very nice. The kitchen base with all plumbing, the laminate tile installation was very impressive. The work was done in a timely fashion.
KMA Home Improvement
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Reviewed in September 2023
They removed three layer of asphalt shingles and one layer of cedar shake and installed roof in one day. Price was right labor was great.
Roof Right Now Cleveland
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Reviewed in March 2022
Juan and his crew did a fantastic job! I had an existing patio that another contractor installed just a few years ago that was in need of repair because it was never done properly. Juan and his crew came in and basically rebuilt the entire patio from the ground up. He even added an outdoor...
NP Landscaping LLC
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Reviewed in February 2022
Flooring looks great. Installed less than a week from picking out the tile to installing the floor.
Empire Today - Cleveland
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Reviewed in September 2021
Glenn installed our cooktop and was great. He will now be our go-to guy for a lot of things going forward.
Flat Rate Services Charlotte
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Reviewed in November 2020
ARC's response to my F rating is not true. They refused to call me back, and refused to come fix their poor workmanship. Nothing to do with warranty company, they do poor work. All of these F ratings say the same thing. They will accept the job and take payment, but they incorrectly installed...
ARC Electric Inc
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Reviewed in November 2020
The installation went great, no mess and they cleaned up when finished. Installed 14 windows. Had 1 window cracked upon installation , I don't know why but this one took 2 months to replace seemed excessive on the length of time it took. But now that they are installed seem to be good..
Universal Windows Direct of Baltimore
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Reviewed in December 2017
As the installers were tearing out the old carpeting, we realized there was a lot of damage from years of having pets. They rearranged their schedule so that we could seal the floors before the new carpeting was laid. When they installed the carpeting, they did an excellent job
GUHDE FLOOR COVERING INC
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Reviewed in April 2017
Bobby and his crew were very professional and friendly. He explained every detail of the work to me before he gave me the quote. I had him remove existing sidewalk and install new last fall and there are no cracks in the sidewalk to date. I have received many compliments about his work.
RP Biondolillo General Contractor, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2017
The first room went very well. We had an unexpected expense in that the subfloor needed to be replaced, but it was particle board and had deteriorated badly, unbeknownst to us. Dave showed it to me and replaced it with plywood, which was exactly what needed to be done and the rest of the...
KELCO HARDWOOD FLOORS
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