Melanie from Manville, NJ has been a Green Sun Energy Services client since July of 2017. Her 8 kW Generac from the 5000 series was installed by another company and she switched the servicing to us on a Silver plan, which has run ever since. Silver pairs the annual visit with the Generac factory warranty, and it is the sensible arrangement for a smaller machine. Manville is in Somerset County, on the Raritan where flooding is a live concern.
Why Melanie chose Green Sun Energy Services
We keep your generator ready before the power goes out.
What makes Green Sun Energy Services different
- Standby generators: installed and serviced as a Generac Authorized Sales and Service Dealer, by factory-authorized Generac technicians. On this home: a standby generator serviced by Green Sun Energy Services.
- Local: locally owned and operated in New Jersey since 2010, NJHIC licensed (#13VH06229000), with 26 completed generator service projects across Somerset County and 937 generator service projects throughout New Jersey.
Our work in Manville
Manville, a borough in Somerset County, is served by PSE&G.
Thinking about generator service for your Manville home? Tell us about your project here or call 732-410-7818.
Power it. Protect it. Maintain it.
Project Facts
- Location
- Manville, NJ
- Service
- Standby Generator Service
- Client since
- July 2017
- Manufacturer & model
- Generac 5870
- Rated output
- 8 kW LP / 7 kW NG
- Load management
- Dedicated (Essential) Circuits
Standby generator questions from Manville homeowners
What should we do if it runs for more than a day?
Continuous running for twenty-four hours or more deserves attention. The manufacturer's continuous-use guidance covers a proper shutdown, an oil-level check, a leak inspection and maintenance based on the hours accumulated. Follow the safe shutdown procedure rather than opening or servicing a machine that is running.
Can a generator be installed in a flood zone in Manville?
Yes, but the generator and its electrical equipment may need to be elevated or otherwise protected. The installation is evaluated against the property's FEMA flood zone, its Base Flood Elevation and Design Flood Elevation, the municipal flood ordinance, any applicable freeboard, and NJDEP requirements where they apply. It is a property-by-property assessment rather than a rule of thumb.
Does a house with a generator still need surge protection?
Yes. A generator protects against the loss of utility power; it does nothing about a surge. Current electrical code includes surge protection for applicable dwelling services, so whole-house surge protection belongs in a properly designed generator installation rather than being treated as an extra.