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DMS Generator Service and Repairs
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Generator - Install - For BusinessGenerator - Repair - For Business

Serving Millheim, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

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Serving central Pennsylvania for all your generator needs from sales to service to installations. We sell and service any size or brand of generators to meet your needs. Specializing in agricultural generators also setting up annual maintenance plans to keep your standby generator ready for when you need it most. Contact us today for a quote on a new or used generator or to schedule your yearly maintenance.

Load banking 150kW generator
RV generator
Control panel upgrade
Motor home generator
400kW Caterpillar

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Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Isaih Handyman Stop
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Fixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For BusinessGenerator - Repair - For Business+1 more

Serving Millheim, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The project was top notch. Not only did they consistently show up on time, but they finished the project early and were willing to reschedule the final walkthrough multiple times to accommodate our schedule. Final project turned out great!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Tom Stephenson Generator Service, Inc
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Generator - Install - For Business

Serving Millheim, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Credit card accepted

For over 21 years, Tom Stephenson Generator Service, Inc., has been a family owned and operated business focusing specifically on preventative maintenance, repair and inspection of Industrial and Home emergency generators, as well as, Prime Power Generators. \n\nCollectively, our team of specialized mechanics has over 60 years of experience with generator repair and remains current on the newest technology and equipment by consistently attending and completing classes and certifications for our manufacturers. Although we service all major brands, our mechanics are factory trained and certified in Generac, Kohler and Onan generators.\n\nWith Tom Stephenson Generator Service, Inc., you can count on competitive service quotes, a fast response and quality work. In addition, we carry most common parts on our trucks, so we can provide you with the power you need when you need it.\n

Gen 13 Electric
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Fixed Generator - RepairPortable Generator - Repair

Serving Millheim, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. Call us today.\n

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

While natural gas generators are costly, they’re a great option for standby power due to the reliability of natural gas as a fuel source. Unlike other fuels, natural gas is delivered through underground pipes, making outages extremely rare and less likely to be affected by the elements. As long as the area isn’t prone to earthquakes, they offer an unlimited supply of natural gas that doesn’t degrade over time or require storage in tanks.

To determine the right size generator for your house, you should calculate the total wattage of the appliances and devices you want to power during an outage. List all essential items, note their start-up wattages, and add them together.

Here are some typical wattage requirements for common appliances:

  • Refrigerator: 600 watts

  • Large dehumidifier: 700 watts

  • Large window air conditioner: 1,400 watts

  • Water heater: 3,000 to 4,500 watts

  • Electric furnace: 5,000 to 25,000 watts

A 7,500-watt generator might be sufficient for essentials like a refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits. However, for high-demand items like a water heater or furnace, a whole-home generator is a better choice. A portable generator may be enough if you only need to power a few critical items.

While home square footage can offer a rough estimate, it is not always a reliable indicator. For reference, here are some typical generator sizes based on square footage:

  • 1,000 sq ft: 6–9 kW

  • 1,500 sq ft: 7–10 kW

  • 2,000 sq ft: 10–14 kW

  • 2,500 sq ft: 12–16 kW

  • 3,000 sq ft: 16–20 kW+

For the most accurate sizing, consult a professional who can calculate your home's peak and average power consumption and recommend the optimal generator.

Generators are usually sized by running watts and starting watts. Ideally, you’ll want a generator that can offer both the necessary running watts and starting watts for everything you need to power without going beyond 90% of its capacity. Calculate your home’s electrical load based on the breakers in your home or adding up the appliance and lighting needs of connected rooms.

Potential benefits of using a natural gas generator include reducing your carbon footprint, lower likelihood of carbon monoxide exposure, budget-friendly operating costs, and low-maintenance, continuous fuel supply. Some possible drawbacks, though, include higher initial installation costs, dependency on a natural gas supply, and installation complexity. Keep in mind that pros and cons will vary based on the type and brand of natural gas generator. 

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.

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