Cindy from Piscataway, NJ has been a Green Sun Energy Services client since October of 2020. She signed that October and the generator was commissioned the following May, a Generac standby unit with an automatic transfer switch wired to carry the house through an outage. It is covered by a PowerBase service contract, so the generator gets scheduled maintenance visits and remote monitoring rather than sitting untouched until the power goes out. Piscataway is in Middlesex County, where we install and maintain standby generators for homeowners across the township.
Project Facts
- Location
- Piscataway, NJ
- Services
- Standby Generator Installation, Standby Generator Service
- Client since
- October 2020
- Manufacturer
- Generac Model # 7175
- Rated output
- 13 kW LP / 13 kW NG
- Fuel
- Natural Gas
- Home sized for
- 1,400 sq ft
- Electrical service
- 200 amp
- Transfer switch
- 200 amp
- Load management
- Managed Whole House
My service appointment was scheduled for me. Michael arrived within the time frame. He was professional and courteous. He provided me with helpful hints that will keep my Generac going for a long time.
Green Sun Energy Services replied
Thank you so much, Cindy! We're thrilled to hear that your recent service visit with went smoothly. We take pride in providing both expert care and helpful advice to ensure your Generac system runs reliably for years to come. We're grateful for your continued trust in Green Sun Energy Services, and we’re always here to keep your home powered and protected!
Standby generator questions from Piscataway homeowners
Does new gas piping have to be pressure tested in Piscataway?
Yes. Gas piping subject to the adopted fuel-gas code must be inspected and tested before it is accepted. New Jersey adopts the 2024 International Fuel Gas Code, which governs the inspection, the test pressure and how long the test has to hold.
Does the generator start on its own?
Yes. A properly installed standby generator left in AUTO is designed to start automatically when it detects an unacceptable loss of utility power. The transfer system then moves the household loads across, and when acceptable utility power returns it transfers them back and the generator runs through its programmed shutdown.
What does a whole-house generator actually mean?
Whole-house generally means the transfer equipment serves the home's main electrical system rather than a small emergency-circuit panel. It does not promise unlimited capacity. High-demand appliances may still be prioritized or briefly shed while generator capacity is being used elsewhere.