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Hurricane Home Solutions Southern Tier, Inc
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Serving Needmore, PA and surrounding areas

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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."
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8.5kW Champion Side
8.5kW Champion Front
Champion Automatic Transfer Switch
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R&D Home Maintenace and Electrical Services
5.0(
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Serving Needmore, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Credit card accepted

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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.

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John Secrist Electric
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Serving Needmore, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We offer over 40 years of experience in the electrical industry. We take on a wide range of\nelectrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels as well as wiring and\npanel upgrades and a variety of other jobs. We're committed to providing a personalized service\nfor each individual project we take on & look forward to building strong, long-term relationships\nwith our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

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Whitmers Electrical Services
New to Angi

Serving Needmore, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Welcome to Whitmers Electrical Services. We specialize in electrical installation and panel upgrades as well as repair. We take pride in commitment to the quality of work we produce, and the long-term relationships we build with our clients. We guarantee quality and complete satisfaction, at no additional cost on all of our services. We set ourselves apart from our competitors by offering the highest quality of work combined with experience, guaranteed. Call today for a free estimate! \n\n \n

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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. 

A portable generator can supply power to selected appliances and circuits in a home, but it's generally not designed to handle the entire household's electrical needs simultaneously. Portable generators have limited wattage capacity, so they are only designed to power essential devices and electronics temporarily until local power is restored. If your power needs outweigh the capabilities of a portable generator, consider installing a whole-home generator instead.

You may need a permit for a portable generator if you’ll be installing a transfer switch for your primary residence or similar work. Otherwise, a permit for other uses may not be necessary. Check your local building codes or ask a local generator installer for more information about your local regulations.

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. 

While the rating will tell you how many watts the refrigerator needs at the peak of its cycle, it requires additional wattage to start. At the bare minimum, you’ll need a 1,500-watt generator to get the fridge up and running after a blackout. A 2,000-watt generator should be sufficient for most home refrigerators.

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