MaryAnn from Colts Neck, NJ has been a Green Sun Energy Services client since July of 2019. The 22 kW Generac standby was installed by another company in November of 2015, and in 2019 the servicing switched to Green Sun. One of our service plans supports it: a full service every year, covering spark plug and air filter, oil and filter, battery inspection, load testing and a performance check, plus remote monitoring that Green Sun manages directly, so a fault reaches us rather than waiting to be noticed at the house. The most recent service was completed in March of 2026, with 216 hours on the meter against 37 at that first visit, and the whole house runs from the generator through a managed transfer switch.
Project Facts
- Location
- Colts Neck, NJ
- Service
- Standby Generator Service
- Client since
- July 2019
- Manufacturer
- Generac Model # 6552
- Rated output
- 22 kW LP / 19.5 kW NG
- Transfer switch
- 100 amp
- Load management
- Managed Whole House
Standby generator questions from Colts Neck homeowners
How close to the house can a generator sit in Colts Neck?
For the air-cooled models covered by the manufacturer's listed installation guidance, the rear of the generator can be as close as eighteen inches to a qualifying structure when every condition of that listing is met. That eighteen inches is a tested installation dimension, not a zoning setback, and a municipality can require more.
How does the starting battery stay charged?
The system includes battery-charging provisions so the starting battery stays ready while the generator waits for an outage. A charging fault, a blown fuse, a wiring problem or simply a tired battery can stop a generator starting when it is needed, which is why battery condition is part of routine maintenance rather than an afterthought.
Can the generator stay connected during a pressure test?
The machine has to be protected from test pressures beyond what its fuel controls are built to withstand. The fuel-gas code sets out when appliances are disconnected or isolated for testing, and the plumbing contractor follows both that code and the generator's installation instructions.