Meagan from Aberdeen, NJ has been a Green Sun Energy Services client since September of 2021. The 22 kW Generac at the house dates from October of 2019 and runs on natural gas behind a 100-amp automatic transfer switch. Green Sun has serviced it every year from 2021 through 2026 – spark plug and air filter, oil and filter, battery inspection, load testing and diagnostics each time – and covered a manufacturer warranty repair in January of 2022.
Project Facts
- Location
- Aberdeen, NJ
- Service
- Standby Generator Service
- Client since
- September 2021
- Manufacturer
- Generac Model # 7043
- Rated output
- 22 kW LP / 19.5 kW NG
- Fuel
- Natural Gas
- Transfer switch
- 100 amp
- Load management
- Managed Whole House
Standby generator questions from Aberdeen homeowners
Why do outages last longer on some Aberdeen streets than others?
Mature tree cover over overhead lines is the usual reason. Limbs coming down in wind, snow or ice take the lines with them, so heavily treed streets tend to see both more frequent outages and longer restoration times than open ones. It is one of the honest arguments for standby power rather than a portable generator.
How quickly does it take over?
The automatic start sequence normally begins within seconds of the controller deciding that utility power has failed or fallen outside acceptable limits. There is a deliberate short delay so that a momentary flicker does not trigger a full start and transfer. Exact timing depends on the controller, the transfer switch and the configuration.
Can a standby generator be used instead of utility power?
Residential standby generators are intended for backup during outages rather than as a permanent substitute for normal utility service. Running through an extended outage is expected, but maintenance requirements become considerably more important during prolonged continuous use.