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Hurricane Home Solutions Southern Tier, Inc.
4.6(
200
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Trafford, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had an emergency generator installed and one of the installers did not Install the gas line properly. After some calls and some back and forth, I get a call from customer service manager and she got someone out and took care of it family fast. The leak was still there and when they came out the second time discovered it was a new leak from the gas company changing out my meter. So the second leak was not the fault of this company. Their work on the generator and install was good, the customer service could use a bit of tweeking but overall I would definitely recommend."
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+9

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
BN Electric & Comms
4.7(
57
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Trafford, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am truly impressed with the quality and professionalism of BN Electric! I received immediate phone and email responses to my initial Service Magic request...and an appointment was conveniently set up for the next day (a Saturday!). All work was not only fully explained and completed cleanly and efficiently, but with true pride in a job done right! Butch and Chris were very friendly and stuck to the original quote even though the job required a bit of extra unexpected work. I will definitely be using their services in the future and will recommend them to anyone in need of electrical services! Thank you, Butch!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Goodside Electric
4.9(
68
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business+1 more

Serving Trafford, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The electrician was professional and on time and readily figured out and repaired the problem which had been going on for several years. I’ve already asked him about installing some outside lights for me. He is likable, trustworthy and did a great job."
Response time8 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Mister Sparky Electric
5.0(
6
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Trafford, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

We can take on a wide range of residential and light commercial electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels as well as wiring/panel upgrades, generator & EV charger installation, and a variety of other projects. We take pride in the quality of our work and our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.\nFinancing available!\n\n

Mister Sparky Electric
Mister Sparky Electric
Mister Sparky Electric
Mister Sparky Electric
Mister Sparky Electric

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The Margroff Company
5.0(
1
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Generator - Install - For Business

Serving Trafford, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

The Margroff Company is a full service electrical company with over 20 years of experience. We are honest, loyal and provide the best customer satisfaction int own. We pay close attention to detail and owner, Jubal, is always on site to ensue quality work. Call us for a free estimate!

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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415 HandyManServices
5.0(
2
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Fixed Generator - RepairPortable Generator - Repair

Serving Trafford, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

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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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

The amount of time a standby generator can run continuously is around 3,000 hours on average. However, standby generators can generally run indefinitely as long as they have a continuous fuel supply. Generators hooked up to a home’s natural gas supply are the best option for extended usage, as these won’t rely on a finite fuel supply based on how much you have in storage. Generators running on liquid propane or diesel won’t last as long, as these require fuel storage and regular refueling to stay running.

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. 

To reduce AC startup power for a whole-house generator, install a soft start kit or hard start capacitor, which lowers the initial surge by gradually ramping up the compressor. Using a smart load manager can also help by staggering startup loads, preventing a system overload and future costly repairs.

Portable generators provide backup power for essential appliances during outages and are easy to relocate.

It is safe to run a generator continuously, but you must follow safety protocols to ensure personal and home safety. Read the manufacturer’s instructions for specific recommendations, but the general recommendation is to turn generators off overnight or when you’re away from the house. Overworked generators can pose a fire hazard and if your generator is not in a well-ventilated area, running it continuously could lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.

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