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Avatar for Hurricane Home Solutions Southern Tier, Inc
Hurricane Home Solutions Southern Tier, Inc
4.6(
207
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Manheim, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Office staff was super helpful in getting this generator installed. And, on the day of installation, the technicians never took a break. At the same time, were very accommodating and and answered our questions fully. Great install. I would (and have) recommend Hurricane Homes."
Champion Logo
8.5kW Champion Side
8.5kW Champion Front
Champion Automatic Transfer Switch
Generac Logo

+9

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
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D.S. Burkholder, Inc.
4.8(
53
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Manheim, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1963

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"the installer was on time. he did a great job, and cleaned up everything. i would recommend them"
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Synergy Power Systems, Inc.
5.0(
10
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Generator - Install - For Business

Serving Manheim, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My mother used this company for her generator installation and recommended them to me because she loved them so much. I also ended up hiring them. All went well as expected, start to finish the crew as awesome. No regrets."
Reading Area
Chester County
Denver Pa
Generator Installed
Generac Generator Installed

+10

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mr. Electric Of Lancaster County
4.8(
101
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - InstallGenerator - Repair - For Business

Serving Manheim, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They came ahead of schedule, they were professional, competent and got the job done with ease. Would recommend and use again."
60 kW Briggs Generator Install
Ceiling Fan Install
Baseboard Heater Install
Full Electrical Wiring
Ceiling Fan Install

+28

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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Powerton Generators, Inc.
4.4(
19
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessGenerator - Repair - For Business

Serving Manheim, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had 3 different companies tell me my Generac home generator was beyond repair including Generac themselves. Brian from Powerton showed up and methodology troubleshooting the problem removed the entire engine and found then problem. He is extremely knowledgeable and persistent. Wonderful to see a highly skilled technician rather than someone who says just replace with a new one. I would highly recommend this company. If all their technicians are as skilled as Brian this place is AAA++. Thanks so much"
20kW.1
20kW Generator
Generator in Berks County
Transfer Switch in Berks County
22kW Installation

+4

Response time11 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by68%of homeowners
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Mister Sparky Electric
4.4(
323
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - Install

Serving Manheim, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1959

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were prompt, professional, knowledgeable, offered financing, and was able to provide same day installation. Also, the offered equipment for every budget."
Office
Office
Office
300 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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A&M Electric LLC
5.0(
5
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+3 more

Serving Manheim, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

A&M Electric LLC is a veteran-owned, Christian-based electrical contractor proudly serving Lancaster County and surrounding Central Pennsylvania communities with reliable residential, commercial, agricultural, and industrial electrical services. We specialize in electrical panel upgrades, 200 amp service upgrades, EV charger installation, generator installation, electrical troubleshooting, lighting installation, rewiring, new construction wiring, remodels, emergency electrical repairs, and commercial electrical services. Our licensed electricians provide safe, code-compliant, and high-quality electrical work for homeowners, businesses, farms, warehouses, offices, retail spaces, and construction projects throughout Lancaster County and Central Pennsylvania from our base in Ephrata, PA. Also serves Reading, Lancaster, York, the greater Harrisburg and Philadelphia areas, Mohnton, Coatesville, Landale, Montgomery County, Hatfield, King of Prussia, and Bryn Mawr.

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+35

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Priest Enterprises
5.0(
10
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Portable Generator - Install

Serving Manheim, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Duane was amazing! He did an exceptional job installing my new electrical panel and even came out again to replace a defective breaker. On top of that Duane offered to come out that night to fix this issue when the weather was extremely cold and in the teens! l am already hiring Duane again to install a floor for me due to his exceptional job of putting my panel back up including cutting out all moulding and panelling. DON’T LOOK ANY FURTHER, PRIEST ENTERPRISES DOES ALL TYPES OF REPAIRS INCLUDING ELECTRICAL AND HANDYMAN JOBS! A"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate97%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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GKM Electric
4.8(
14
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Fixed Generator - InstallPortable Generator - InstallFixed Generator - Repair+2 more

Serving Manheim, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"The installer was on time and I like that."
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%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. 

No, you should never plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your house. This practice is extremely dangerous, often illegal, and can cause "back-feeding," where power from the generator flows back into utility lines, creating a life-threatening hazard for utility workers. It can also damage your home's electrical system, including appliances like pumps and HVAC fans. If the main power is restored while the generator is connected, it can destroy the generator and cause an electrical fire. To safely connect a generator, you must use a professionally installed transfer switch or an interlocking kit, which prevents back-feeding by disconnecting your home from the utility grid before the generator provides power.

In most cases, there are no tax credits available for home generators. However, that’s a general statement that applies to federal tax credits, so you might have access to state or local tax incentives. You can check the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) for more information about your area. If you hire a reliable home generator installer, they should also know if there are any state or local perks you can use to reduce your installation costs, including tax breaks and rebates.

Natural gas generators are designed to run for extended periods of time, such as power outages during a natural disaster. Since there’s no limit to the supply of natural gas, they don’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.

Generally, you’ll want to keep between 60 and 70 feet between the generator and the transfer switch. There are a few reasons for this, including:

  • The distance reduces the noise coming from the generator into your home.

  • It increases efficiency because you won’t have a voltage drop from this short of a distance.

  • Prevents carbon monoxide poisoning: keep at least 15 feet between your generator and an open window. 

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