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415 HandyManServices
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Fixed Generator - RepairPortable Generator - Repair

Serving Duquesne, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

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Handyman services, we offer 51 years of experience, are a family owned company. Our mission is to bring quality work to our customers. Customer satisfaction is our number one priority. We offer a wide variety of services, from plumbing, to electrical, new or old construction, framing, drywall, doors, windows, siding, roof repairs, gutters, asphalt driveway sealing an pot hole patching.

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GFY Residential LLC
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Fixed Generator - RepairPortable Generator - Repair

Serving Duquesne, PA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

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One man show\nCarpenter/Handyman for over 20 years\nKind and priced fairly\nNo charge for advice and/or quoting\nOn time and always find a way to fit you in if there is a rush\nCan give discounted rate if you want to help out\nI am here for you and can change/alter/negotiate and meet you where you are at

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

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.

Most homeowners won't be able to claim a home generator as a tax write-off. However, a whole-house generator may be tax-deductible in certain situations depending on its purpose. For instance, if it's needed to power essential medical equipment, it may qualify as a medical expense deduction. Also, in some cases, businesses can deduct a generator as a business expense if it supports operations. Always consult a tax professional to determine eligibility based on your specific circumstances and the applicable IRS regulations.

These advanced generators use a key fob or a smartphone app to remotely start, which is ideal for getting power back on immediately without venturing outside. This feature is more common on whole home generators, but you may be able to find it on large portable generators, too.

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