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Q: What incentives or rebates are available for home wind turbine installation?

• <div><p>Homeowners can often access federal tax credits, such as the Investment Tax Credit (ITC), which covers a percentage of installation costs. Many states and utilities offer additional rebates, grants, or performance-based incentives. These programs can significantly lower your upfront investment. Check the Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE) or contact your local energy office for current offers.</p></div>

Q: How long can a whole house generator run?

• <div><p>As long as they have enough fuel, whole-house generators can run for weeks at a time (400 to 500 hours) without suffering too much wear and tear. However, this type of extensive use isn&rsquo;t ideal if you want to extend the life of your generator.</p><p>Two important points. First, some generators may need you to periodically check oil levels every day or so and refill as necessary for safe operation. Second, if your generator uses a fuel tank, keep it regularly full so it doesn&rsquo;t suddenly shut off. Many backup generators can run through a full tank in a day when they are powering large portions of a home.</p></div>

Q: Can you use biofuel in a whole-house generator?

• <div><p>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.</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>

Q: How big of a generator do I need for a transfer switch?

• <div><p>You can determine what size generator you need for a transfer switch by matching the switch to the largest outlet on your generator. Larger generators can power up to 10 circuits, while most 5,000-watt generators can provide power to six circuits. So, if your generator&rsquo;s largest outlet is 30 amps, you&rsquo;ll need a 30-amp transfer switch.</p></div>

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Last update on October 28, 2025

Reviewed in March 2020
Boyland had been recommended by a friend and they were right. Doug, Katy and Linda were extremely helpful in coordinating the required inspections and accommodating our schedule to get our generator installed. We would definitely recommend Boyland if you are interested in purchasing a generator.
Boyland Electric Inc
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Reviewed in November 2016
Awesome job! Meticulous workmanship, knowledgeable staff & a solid installation, producing a truly professional result. They repaired the unit, installed the "hide" system on the exterior of the house & even painted the containment structure to match my brick exterior so it's not noticeable to...
Perry Aire Services Inc
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Reviewed in August 2016
CET gave me a 4-hour window which I wasn't too happy about because customers generally want to know an exact time but they responded to my initial inquiry and had a fare price which is why I decided to use them. The tech called 30min before showing up and was right on time at 9am. He was...
Certified Electrical Technologies
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Reviewed in May 2016
James and his people are very knowledgeable and courteous. Unlike many other pool companies, ASP actually wants the work. So many people say they will call back or show up and look at your pool but never do. You can count on ASP to be there when you need them. They installed a new filter,pump...
ASP - America's Swimming Pool Co Springfield VA
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Reviewed in September 2014
I was satisfied with what they did. It was expensive. They were very responsive and they come when we need them. They are not cheap but whatever we get from them is good quality. We did have to have the generator serviced because it wasn't working properly. It was a problem with the...
New Age Lighting
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Reviewed in August 2013
Sam and his helper were always excellent, responsive, helpful, and pleasant to deal with. They did an excellent job, and I'm having them do the wiring for a backup generator shortly. Absolutely no reservations recommending JSK highly!
JSK ELECTRIC
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Reviewed in September 2011
Overall, we were very pleased. Gene did all of the work in an efficient manner and brought in experts as needed. For instance, he brought in an electrician to handle one part of the project and he also had a co-worker to help handle the complicated tiling. Gene is very laid back and...
Stowe Contracting -Transformative Innovations
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Reviewed in January 2011
I have a semi-enclosed portion of my basement located under the sleeping porch at the back of my townhouse. I am enclosing it to use as my laundry room. One of the final steps was installing a door. There was no existing frame, just irregular bricks forming a doorway. The door needed to be...
Wall to Wall Construction, Inc
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