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Q: Is a home generator a tax write-off?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: What size generator do I need for my house?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-size-generator-do-i-need.htm">Generator size requirements</a> vary wildly among properties, but typical generator sizes are listed below based on home square footage:</p><ul><li><p>1,000 sq ft: 6&ndash;9 kW</p></li><li><p>1,500 sq ft: 7&ndash;10 kW</p></li><li><p>2,000 sq ft: 10&ndash;14kW</p></li><li><p>2,500 sq ft: 12&ndash;16kW</p></li><li><p>3,000 sq ft: 16&ndash;20kW+</p></li></ul><p>Unfortunately, home square footage isn&rsquo;t always a good indicator of generator size requirements. Instead, you should call in a professional to discuss which items in your home you&rsquo;d like to run via your generator. They can calculate peak and average consumption for those items and then size your generator appropriately for optimal performance.</p></div>

Q: What is the life expectancy of a whole house generator?

• <div><p>Whole-house generators can last<b> 20 to 40 years</b> with normal operation and proper maintenance. If you look up the specifications for your generator, you may be able to find a lifespan rated in hours of operation. Life expectancy will vary depending on how often and for how long you use the generator each year. Choosing a fuel with low impact like natural gas or diesel can help generators last as long as possible.</p></div>

Q: What happens with the generator when the local power goes back on?

• <div><p>If you have a transfer switch properly installed, the generator and main electrical power cannot feed the system at the same time. However, you should still shut off the power at your main circuit breaker panel before activating the generator. If you do that, you&rsquo;ll simply need to shut off the generator and reset your circuit breaker once the local power comes back on.</p></div>

Q: What are the benefits of a portable generator?

• <div><p>Portable generators provide backup power for essential appliances during outages and are easy to relocate.</p></div>

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Last update on January 19, 2026

Reviewed in May 2025
Very professional, fair price, coordinated with gas company....had a blackout a week later and the generator worked perfectly. So far so good!
Hurricane Home Solutions Southern Tier, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2025
Polite and very clean. He takes pride in the job produced, not always the case and fair priced. We had 2 fans installed - the 1 room was near where I work from home. He was thoughtful to close the door of that room! We are scheduling more work next week
RG Handyman
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Reviewed in July 2023
Mike installed seamless gutters on my house. His quote was honest, fair, and accurate. The project involved switching from 4 to 6 inch gutters with a leafguard. Putting the gutters up was quick and only took a few hours. Communication was excellent and I would highly recommend Mike
Gutters By Mike LLC
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Reviewed in April 2021
Professional, extremely neat and efficient, explained every stage of the installation. All well pump installation parts were readily available. Arrived on time and met their installation time commitment. I would highly recommend them.
Aqua Pure Well Pumps, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2020
Shane gave us an estimate for installing the system, explained, how it works and what he will be doing, we accepted the proposal. He arrived on time and installed the system quickly and efficiently. Shane always presented himself as a professional, Thank you.
Radon Technology & Environmental, Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2019
It was a real pleasure dealing with Troy. Everything he did was quality work . He is courteous, reliable, reasonable and punctual. He showed up when he said he would -called if he was going to be late or had to shift times or days. Finished when he said he would. Troy went above and beyond to...
Troy Walton Masonry & Remodeling
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Reviewed in December 2017
Kevin was courteous, knowledgeable, explained everything clearly and even pointed out issues I was unaware of that need to be addressed because of improper equipment installed by another company.
K.N. Heating and Cooling
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Reviewed in August 2016
This company was very professional and used a good quality Chamberlain garage door opener. They installed in less than an hour, was very efficient, and did not require any homeowner help as some installers do. After completion, he thoroughly explained all the features and benefits of the...
Advanced Garage Doors, LLC
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