The homeowner said the motor "starts right up and sounds great," and noted that the outage happened in very humid weather.

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A home standby generator is a luxury, and for some people a necessity. Also known as whole-house generators or stationary generators, these units cost about $2,000 to $5,000. And the professional ...

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Raynham, MA - AUGUST 31, 2026 - RCL Mechanical is encouraging homeowners throughout Taunton, Middleborough, Attleboro, and the surrounding communities to consider installing a whole-home backup ...