Robert from Middletown, NJ has been a Green Sun Energy Services client since February of 2026. The Generac at the house is an 18 kW machine on an 80-amp transfer switch, installed in August of 2024, and it came onto a Green Sun plan covering annual maintenance and an extended parts-and-labor warranty. The first scheduled service followed in March: spark plug and air filter, oil and filter, battery inspection, load testing and a full diagnostic check.
Project Facts
- Location
- Middletown, New Jersey
- Service
- Standby Generator Service
- Client since
- February 2026
- Manufacturer
- Generac Model # 7228
- Rated output
- 18 kW LP / 17 kW NG
- Transfer switch
- 80 amp
- Load management
- Whole House
Standby generator questions from Middletown homeowners
Will a 22 kW generator run an entire Middletown house?
For many homes, yes, but that does not mean every load can run at the same moment. Houses with two central air conditioners, electric heat, EV charging, pool equipment or electric cooking may need load management or a larger machine. The answer comes from a load calculation rather than from the phrase whole house.
Can the generator go in the back yard?
Yes, provided the location complies with the installation instructions and the applicable state and municipal requirements. A distant back-yard position lengthens the electrical and gas runs, which can call for larger conductors or larger gas piping and can raise the cost of the installation.
Can the exercise time be changed?
Yes, though the procedure depends on the controller and the model, and older and newer control platforms use different setup interfaces. Remote monitoring may also offer it, depending on the generator.