Generator Installation & Services in Limington, Maine
Count on DIRFY Generators
in Limington, Maine, to provide you with superior and reliable installation and service on your outdoor standby generator. Not only do we service generators, we install them. We also service generators installed by others and install box store generators. Get in touch with us for a free, on-site evaluation of your home or business needs.
Installation
Let our factory trained technicians install your next standby generator. Proper professional installation of your generator ensures it will activate when you lose power.
Service
Standby generators are like any motor and need to be serviced annually to make sure it's in proper working condition. Should the standby generator we sell you fail for any reason, our factory trained servicemen are able to perform all repairs. We also repair standby generators that we don't install or sell. We carry a large inventory of spare parts. We are so confident we will have your spare part in inventory, that if we don't, we will take 5% off your invoice for the repair. This excludes large specialty parts such as engines, alternators, rotors, and stators.
Standby generators are like any motor and need to be serviced annually to make sure it's in proper working condition. Should the standby generator we sell you fail for any reason, our factory trained servicemen are able to perform all repairs. We also repair standby generators that we don't install or sell. We carry a large inventory of spare parts. We are so confident we will have your spare part in inventory, that if we don't, we will take 5% off your invoice for the repair. This excludes large specialty parts such as engines, alternators, rotors, and stators.
Inspections
If your standby generator was not installed by a factory trained professional, or you are concerned that it wasn't installed properly, get in touch with us! We'll dispatch a technician to thoroughly inspect your unit to make sure everything was done properly and that the unit you have is the appropriate size for the needs you require.
Evaluations
At DIRFY Generators, we're here to help. Allow us to give you an evaluation of your electrical power needs and show you what standby power generator best fits you.
Let the DIRFY Generators team explain the differences in our propane and natural gas generator models. These brand name units come with manufacturer warranties of up to 10
If your standby generator was not installed by a factory trained professional, or you are concerned that it wasn't installed properly, get in touch with us! We'll dispatch a technician to thoroughly inspect your unit to make sure everything was done properly and that the unit you have is the appropriate size for the needs you require.
Evaluations
At DIRFY Generators, we're here to help. Allow us to give you an evaluation of your electrical power needs and show you what standby power generator best fits you.
Let the DIRFY Generators team explain the differences in our propane and natural gas generator models. These brand name units come with manufacturer warranties of up to 10
years parts, labor and travel - depending on the make, style and model.
Our 6th year as Top Dealer!
View Brochures
- Generac Nexus Basic Wireless Monitor
- Generac 20 KW
- Generac Advanced Wireless Monitor
- Generac Nexus Basic Wireless Monitor
- GE 8-10 KW
- INFOHUB
- Briggs 8 KW
- Briggs 17-19KW
- Briggs 17KW - 20 KW
- Briggs 25KW
- Briggs 30KW
- Briggs 35KW - 60KW
- Briggs 80KW
- Briggs 100KW
- Briggs 150KW
- Briggs 200KW
- Briggs Brochure
- Briggs Control Panel
- Briggs Dual 200AMP - 400AMP
- Briggs Fortress 10KW
- Briggs Fortress 12KW
- Briggs Fortress 20KW
- Briggs Symphony II Technology
- Briggs Transfer Switches
Owner Manuals
- GE 7KW
- GE 8KW 10KW
- GE 13 KW
- GE 15KW 20KW OLDER MODELS
- GE 17KW 20KW NEW
- GE 30 KW
- GE 35 KW
- BRIGGS 8KW
- BRIGGS 35-60 KW LIQUID COOLED
- BRIGGS FORTRESS 10KW
- BRIGGS FORTRESS 12KW
- BRIGGS FORTRESS 17-20KW
- BRIGGS FORTRESS 20KW
- BRIGGS FORTRESS 30KW LIQUID COOLED
- DUAL 200 AMP; 400 AMP TRANSFER SWITCH
- INFOHUB WIRELESS MONITORING
- SYMPHONY TRANSFER SWITCH
Video Testimonials
Generator Sizing Links
Calculations may vary slightly between calculators
Generac Sizing Calculator
Briggs and Stratton Sizing Calculator
Kohler Sizing Calculator
Northern Tool Sizing Calculator
Article on under sizing
Honda Sizing Calculator
GE Sizing Tool
Eaton Sizing Tool
Consumer Reports Sizing Tool
Central Main Diesel Sizing Tool
Calculations may vary slightly between calculators
Briggs and Stratton Sizing Calculator
Kohler Sizing Calculator
Northern Tool Sizing Calculator
Article on under sizing
Honda Sizing Calculator
GE Sizing Tool
Eaton Sizing Tool
Consumer Reports Sizing Tool
Central Main Diesel Sizing Tool
Published Newspaper Articles
- 1 BACK UP POWER ALTERNATIVES
- 2 CONNECTING YOUR PORTABLE GENERATOR SAFELY
- 3 IS YOUR GENERATOR SIZED PROPERLY? HOW TO SIZE YOUR GENERATOR
- 4 GENERATOR CAUSES HOUSE TO CATCH FIRE
- 5 TOP TEN COMPLAINTS TWO YEARS AFTER PURCHASE
- 6 QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE BUYING PART 1
- 7 QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE BUYING PART 2
- 8 QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE BUYING PART 3
- 9 QUESTION TO ASK BEFORE BUYING PART 4
- 11 QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE BUYING PART 6
- 12 QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE BUYING PART 7 (the summary)
- 13 ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS SENT TO US
- 14 ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS SENT TO US
- 15 ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS SENT TO US
- 16 KNOW WHAT YOU ARE GETTING WHEN YOU PURCHASE A MAINTENANCE CONTRACT
- 17 QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE YOU PURCHASE A MAINTENANCE CONTRACT PART I
- 18 QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE YOU PURCHASE A MAINTENANCE CONTRACT PART II
- 19 QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE YOU PURCHASE A MAINTENANCE CONTRACT PART III
- 20 ARE SERVICE CONTRACTS A GOOD VALUE, OR ARE THEY A RIP OFF? (part 1)
- 21 ARE SERVICE CONTRACTS A GOOD VALUE, OR ARE THEY A RIP OFF? (part 2)
- 22 ARE SERVICE CONTRACTS A GOOD VALUE , OR ARE THEY A RIP OFF? (part 3)
- 23 ARE SERVICE CONTRACTS A GOOD VALUE , OR ARE THEY A RIP OFF? (part 4)
- 24 ARE SERVICE CONTRACTS A GOOD VALUE , OR ARE THEY A RIP OFF? (part 5)
- 25 ARE SERVICE CONTRACTS A GOOD VALUE , OR ARE THEY A RIP OFF? (part 6)
- 26-1 ARE SERVICE CONTRACTS A GOOD VALUE , OR ARE THEY A RIP OFF? (part 7)
- 26-2 ARE SERVICE CONTRACTS A GOOD VALUE , OR ARE THEY A RIP OFF? (part 8)
- 27-1 ARE SERVICE CONTRACTS A GOOD VALUE , OR ARE THEY A RIP OFF? (part 9)
- 27-2 WHY A 10KW GENERATOR IS NOT A TRUE WHOLE HOUSE GENERATOR PART 1
- 28 WHY A 10KW GENERATOR IS NOT A TRUE WHOLE HOUSE GENERATOR PART 2
- 29 WHY A 10KW GENERATOR IS NOT A TRUE WHOLE HOUSE GENERATOR PART 3
- 30 WHAT IS THE BEST METHOD TO CONNECT MY PORTABLE GENERATOR TO MY HOUSE?
- 31 I KNOW WHAT I’M DOING; I’LL DO MY OWN MAINTENANCE (PART I)
- 32 I KNOW WHAT I’M DOING; I’LL DO MY OWN MAINTENANCE (PART II)
- 33 WHY IS THERE MAYONNAISE IN MY GENERATOR?
- 34 WHY DOES MY 6500 WATT GENERATOR RUN MORE IN MY HOUSE THAN A 10, 000 WATT STANDBY GENERATOR?
- 35 IS LOAD SHEDDING AND POWER MANAGEMENT THE SAME?
- *NOTE: These articles were written for the Independent Newspaper which is no longer published. The editor requested the articles to be about 500 words (which I exceeded) and is why some articles stretched over a period of multiple weeks.
Links
KW to Watts Conversion Chart
Kw = 1000 watts
7 kw generator = 7,000 watts
10kw generator = 10,000 watts
Amps = watts/volts
Output for generator and CMP = 240 volts
7kw generator puts out 29.1 amps
7000watts/240 volts = 29.1 amps
10kw generator puts out 41.67 amps
10,000 watts/240 volts = 41.67 amps
12 kw generator puts out 50 amps
12,000 watts/240 volts = 50 amps
Typical house without 220 appliances uses about 19-20 amps on each leg
Dryer = approx 22 amps
Electric range approx 40 amps
Electric hot water tank = approx 19 amps
Deep well water pump = approx 9 amps, with three times at start or up to 27 amps
Would a 10kw generator run a whole house at the same time with an electric stove and an electric dryer? A 20kw?
80% of installations are not to code or installed by manufacturer’s specs
We will review any proposal and explain what the customer is getting with no obligation
7 kw generator = 7,000 watts
10kw generator = 10,000 watts
Amps = watts/volts
Output for generator and CMP = 240 volts
7kw generator puts out 29.1 amps
7000watts/240 volts = 29.1 amps
10kw generator puts out 41.67 amps
10,000 watts/240 volts = 41.67 amps
12 kw generator puts out 50 amps
12,000 watts/240 volts = 50 amps
Typical house without 220 appliances uses about 19-20 amps on each leg
Dryer = approx 22 amps
Electric range approx 40 amps
Electric hot water tank = approx 19 amps
Deep well water pump = approx 9 amps, with three times at start or up to 27 amps
Would a 10kw generator run a whole house at the same time with an electric stove and an electric dryer? A 20kw?
80% of installations are not to code or installed by manufacturer’s specs
We will review any proposal and explain what the customer is getting with no obligation
Contact
us in Limington, Maine, about our standby generators, installation and services to keep the lights on when the power goes off.
Generator Installation & Services in Limington, Maine
Count on DIRFY Generators
in Limington, Maine, to provide you with superior and reliable installation and service on your outdoor standby generator. Not only do we service generators, we install them. We also service generators installed by others and install box store generators. Get in touch with us for a free, on-site evaluation of your home or business needs.
Installation
Let our factory trained technicians install your next standby generator. Proper professional installation of your generator ensures it will activate when you lose power.
Service
Standby generators are like any motor and need to be serviced annually to make sure it's in proper working condition. Should the standby generator we sell you fail for any reason, our factory trained servicemen are able to perform all repairs. We also repair standby generators that we don't install or sell. We carry a large inventory of spare parts. We are so confident we will have your spare part in inventory, that if we don't, we will take 5% off your invoice for the repair. This excludes large specialty parts such as engines, alternators, rotors, and stators.
Standby generators are like any motor and need to be serviced annually to make sure it's in proper working condition. Should the standby generator we sell you fail for any reason, our factory trained servicemen are able to perform all repairs. We also repair standby generators that we don't install or sell. We carry a large inventory of spare parts. We are so confident we will have your spare part in inventory, that if we don't, we will take 5% off your invoice for the repair. This excludes large specialty parts such as engines, alternators, rotors, and stators.
Inspections
If your standby generator was not installed by a factory trained professional, or you are concerned that it wasn't installed properly, get in touch with us! We'll dispatch a technician to thoroughly inspect your unit to make sure everything was done properly and that the unit you have is the appropriate size for the needs you require.
Evaluations
At DIRFY Generators, we're here to help. Allow us to give you an evaluation of your electrical power needs and show you what standby power generator best fits you.
Let the DIRFY Generators team explain the differences in our propane and natural gas generator models. These brand name units come with manufacturer warranties of up to 10
If your standby generator was not installed by a factory trained professional, or you are concerned that it wasn't installed properly, get in touch with us! We'll dispatch a technician to thoroughly inspect your unit to make sure everything was done properly and that the unit you have is the appropriate size for the needs you require.
Evaluations
At DIRFY Generators, we're here to help. Allow us to give you an evaluation of your electrical power needs and show you what standby power generator best fits you.
Let the DIRFY Generators team explain the differences in our propane and natural gas generator models. These brand name units come with manufacturer warranties of up to 10
years parts, labor and travel - depending on the make, style and model.
Our 6th year as Top Dealer!
View Brochures
- Generac Nexus Basic Wireless Monitor
- Generac 20 KW
- Generac Advanced Wireless Monitor
- Generac Nexus Basic Wireless Monitor
- GE 8-10 KW
- INFOHUB
- Briggs 8 KW
- Briggs 17-19KW
- Briggs 17KW - 20 KW
- Briggs 25KW
- Briggs 30KW
- Briggs 35KW - 60KW
- Briggs 80KW
- Briggs 100KW
- Briggs 150KW
- Briggs 200KW
- Briggs Brochure
- Briggs Control Panel
- Briggs Dual 200AMP - 400AMP
- Briggs Fortress 10KW
- Briggs Fortress 12KW
- Briggs Fortress 20KW
- Briggs Symphony II Technology
- Briggs Transfer Switches
Owner Manuals
- GE 7KW
- GE 8KW 10KW
- GE 13 KW
- GE 15KW 20KW OLDER MODELS
- GE 17KW 20KW NEW
- GE 30 KW
- GE 35 KW
- BRIGGS 8KW
- BRIGGS 35-60 KW LIQUID COOLED
- BRIGGS FORTRESS 10KW
- BRIGGS FORTRESS 12KW
- BRIGGS FORTRESS 17-20KW
- BRIGGS FORTRESS 20KW
- BRIGGS FORTRESS 30KW LIQUID COOLED
- DUAL 200 AMP; 400 AMP TRANSFER SWITCH
- INFOHUB WIRELESS MONITORING
- SYMPHONY TRANSFER SWITCH
Video Testimonials
Generator Sizing Links
Calculations may vary slightly between calculators
Generac Sizing Calculator
Briggs and Stratton Sizing Calculator
Kohler Sizing Calculator
Northern Tool Sizing Calculator
Article on under sizing
Honda Sizing Calculator
GE Sizing Tool
Eaton Sizing Tool
Consumer Reports Sizing Tool
Central Main Diesel Sizing Tool
Calculations may vary slightly between calculators
Briggs and Stratton Sizing Calculator
Kohler Sizing Calculator
Northern Tool Sizing Calculator
Article on under sizing
Honda Sizing Calculator
GE Sizing Tool
Eaton Sizing Tool
Consumer Reports Sizing Tool
Central Main Diesel Sizing Tool
Published Newspaper Articles
- 1 BACK UP POWER ALTERNATIVES
- 2 CONNECTING YOUR PORTABLE GENERATOR SAFELY
- 3 IS YOUR GENERATOR SIZED PROPERLY? HOW TO SIZE YOUR GENERATOR
- 4 GENERATOR CAUSES HOUSE TO CATCH FIRE
- 5 TOP TEN COMPLAINTS TWO YEARS AFTER PURCHASE
- 6 QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE BUYING PART 1
- 7 QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE BUYING PART 2
- 8 QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE BUYING PART 3
- 9 QUESTION TO ASK BEFORE BUYING PART 4
- 11 QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE BUYING PART 6
- 12 QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE BUYING PART 7 (the summary)
- 13 ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS SENT TO US
- 14 ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS SENT TO US
- 15 ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS
SENT TO US
- 16 KNOW WHAT YOU ARE
GETTING WHEN YOU PURCHASE A MAINTENANCE CONTRACT
- 17 QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE
YOU PURCHASE A MAINTENANCE CONTRACT PART I
- 18 QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE
YOU PURCHASE A MAINTENANCE CONTRACT PART II
- 19
QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE
YOU PURCHASE A MAINTENANCE CONTRACT PART III
- 20 ARE SERVICE CONTRACTS A
GOOD VALUE, OR ARE THEY A RIP OFF? (part 1)
- 21 ARE SERVICE CONTRACTS A
GOOD VALUE, OR ARE THEY A RIP OFF? (part 2)
- 22 ARE SERVICE CONTRACTS A
GOOD VALUE , OR ARE THEY A RIP OFF? (part 3)
- 23 ARE SERVICE CONTRACTS A
GOOD VALUE , OR ARE THEY A RIP OFF? (part 4)
- 24 ARE SERVICE CONTRACTS A
GOOD VALUE , OR ARE THEY A RIP OFF? (part 5)
- 25
ARE SERVICE CONTRACTS A
GOOD VALUE , OR ARE THEY A RIP OFF? (part 6)
- 26-1
ARE SERVICE CONTRACTS A
GOOD VALUE , OR ARE THEY A RIP OFF? (part 7)
- 26-2 ARE SERVICE CONTRACTS A GOOD VALUE , OR ARE THEY A RIP OFF? (part 8)
- 27-1
ARE SERVICE CONTRACTS A
GOOD VALUE , OR ARE THEY A RIP OFF? (part 9)
- 27-2 WHY A 10KW GENERATOR IS NOT A TRUE WHOLE HOUSE GENERATOR PART 1
- 28
WHY A 10KW GENERATOR IS
NOT A TRUE WHOLE HOUSE GENERATOR
PART 2
- 29 WHY A 10KW GENERATOR IS NOT A TRUE WHOLE HOUSE GENERATOR PART 3
- 30 WHAT IS THE BEST METHOD TO CONNECT MY PORTABLE GENERATOR TO MY HOUSE?
- 31 I KNOW WHAT I’M DOING; I’LL DO MY OWN MAINTENANCE (PART I)
- 32 I KNOW WHAT I’M DOING; I’LL DO MY OWN MAINTENANCE (PART II)
- 33 WHY IS THERE MAYONNAISE IN MY GENERATOR?
- 34 WHY DOES MY 6500 WATT GENERATOR RUN MORE IN MY HOUSE THAN A 10, 000 WATT STANDBY GENERATOR?
- 35 IS LOAD SHEDDING AND POWER MANAGEMENT THE SAME?
Links
KW to Watts Conversion Chart
Kw = 1000 watts
7 kw generator = 7,000 watts
10kw generator = 10,000 watts
Amps = watts/volts
Output for generator and CMP = 240 volts
7kw generator puts out 29.1 amps
7000watts/240 volts = 29.1 amps
10kw generator puts out 41.67 amps
10,000 watts/240 volts = 41.67 amps
12 kw generator puts out 50 amps
12,000 watts/240 volts = 50 amps
Typical house without 220 appliances uses about 19-20 amps on each leg
Dryer = approx 22 amps
Electric range approx 40 amps
Electric hot water tank = approx 19 amps
Deep well water pump = approx 9 amps, with three times at start or up to 27 amps
Would a 10kw generator run a whole house at the same time with an electric stove and an electric dryer? A 20kw?
80% of installations are not to code or installed by manufacturer’s specs
We will review any proposal and explain what the customer is getting with no obligation
7 kw generator = 7,000 watts
10kw generator = 10,000 watts
Amps = watts/volts
Output for generator and CMP = 240 volts
7kw generator puts out 29.1 amps
7000watts/240 volts = 29.1 amps
10kw generator puts out 41.67 amps
10,000 watts/240 volts = 41.67 amps
12 kw generator puts out 50 amps
12,000 watts/240 volts = 50 amps
Typical house without 220 appliances uses about 19-20 amps on each leg
Dryer = approx 22 amps
Electric range approx 40 amps
Electric hot water tank = approx 19 amps
Deep well water pump = approx 9 amps, with three times at start or up to 27 amps
Would a 10kw generator run a whole house at the same time with an electric stove and an electric dryer? A 20kw?
80% of installations are not to code or installed by manufacturer’s specs
We will review any proposal and explain what the customer is getting with no obligation
Contact
us in Limington, Maine, about our standby generators, installation and services to keep the lights on when the power goes off.
