Five Star Power Systems is an authorized dealer of Cummins generators. Cummins Power Systems is one of the most respected brands in the United States due to their remarkable history of dependable products. They have and will continue to develop and produce some of the finest, most durable generators on the market. As an authorized dealer we have direct access to Cummins entire catalogue of standy generators. We can obtain the model generator that fits your particular needs. Whether you are looking to add standby power to your home or business, our team can help you choose the ideal residential or commercial generator. The generator will be delivered to the location of your choice. Back to List

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We are not a certified dealer of Generac brand generators, but our business Generac generators for customers and have established a great pipeline to access, deliver, and install Generac units. If you are in the market for a Generac generator, please give us a call. Back to List

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Five Star Power Systems gets you the right generator without the fuss. We fit the generator based upon your power consumption needs, whether that's operating your entire home or just vital components within it. We handle ordering the generator, ensuring the shipment is expedited, and delivering the unit directly to the location you desire, whether that's a business, home, or construction site. The convenience of our factory-to-door service alone is hard to beat. Pair that with the fact that you'll be getting the best prices in Maryland and you've got yourself a winning combination. We have dealer prices, cut out the middle men, are power generation experts, and provide unparalleled support from start to finish. Back to List

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We sell generators directly to home owners, but not without doing our part upfront and safeguarding their purchase. Home owners will have to tell us the items in their home that they would like to draw power to in the case of a power outage. We then do an analysis, determine the wattage required to power those items, and match the wattage to the power generation capabilities of our generators. We then select the ideal model to adequately handle that electrical load. We order the generator straight from the factory and ensure it is delivered directly to the homeowner's property for installation. Back to List

Business owners rely on backup power to protect their business interests, work, and bottom line. We determine the wattage an office space needs to ensure they can remain operational in the event of a power outage. The total wattage requirements are then totaled to determine what unit is needed to supply the proper electrical load. We order the generator straight from the factory and ensure its safe, seamless delivery to the commercial property where it will be installed. Back to List

Most of our generators are sold to Maryland electricians. Electricians typically field generator installation requests from their customers. When that happens they contact us with the customer's load requirements and we help choose the unit that best suits the customer's needs. We order the unit and deliver it directly to the installation site. The unit can also be picked up at our shop at the electricians request. Back to List

It's not only home owners, business owners, and electricians that reach out to us on a regular basis with power generation needs. Builders also routinely need backup power. New construction and complete renovation projects often call for new or updated backup power systems. In these instances we are a direct line for builders in search of multiple units that can be delivered in a timely fashion. Once an order is placed we will ensure delivery directly to the construction site. Back to List

We start by determining what household items the generator should run in the case of a power outage. Powering an entire home and everything in it will take more wattage than powering only certain necessary appliances, pumps, and heaters. We will then add the wattage of everything that needs to be powered to reach a total wattage. The total wattage output is not nearly as simple as it may seem. Appliances like air conditioners, refrigerators, and sump pumps draw more momentary wattage when they are cycling on. Those surge watts need to be accounted for in order to know exactly how much wattage hardwired appliances require. Our team of electricians will pin down the exact figure and compute a precise total wattage. Home standby generators can handle an electrical load up to 20,000 watts (20kW). The Cummins RS20A is one such example of a 20kW unit. Any home that operates with a lower wattage output can be powered entirely by the RS20A or another 20kW generator, like the Generac 70391 Guardian. A home that operates on significantly less power, say 11,000 watts for example, can be handled by a standby generator like the Cummins RS13A, which has a 13,000 watt (13kW) capacity. Back to List

When installing a Cummins or Generac home generator unit, we ensure that the installation is both properly configured and aesthetically pleasing. The first, and most important, thing we check is local codes and clearance requirements, which vary from county to county in Maryland. All home standby generators must be situated certain distances from a home and surrounding objects. We follow established guidelines to prevent operational issues and alleviate possible safety concerns. The location of the generator should provide ample space between the generator and any openings into a home, like windows, doorways, and vents. The location we choose will keep the carbon monoxide emitted from a running generator from accumulating within the home. Situating the front, sides, and top of a generator closer than three feet from another object, surface, or structure can impede air flow, which in turn can cause a unit to overheat. The back of the generator can be as close as 18 inches from a home. We adhere to these distance guidelines to ensure the generator stays cool and operates at optimal performance. Back to List

We proceed by installing an electrical sub-panel and transfer switch adjacent to the home's main electrical panel. The transfer switch takes all critical circuitry from your home’s main panel and redirects it to the sub-panel when utility power is lost. In other words, the transfer switch allows your home generator to kick on automatically when you lose power. Back to List

Often, it is necessary to affix a new regulator and high-pressure gas meter to your home. This feeds the generator an adequate gas pressure for optimal startup and operation. New natural gas lines and tracing wire will be run from the generator to the gas meter where the gas line will be connected. After the gas line is connected to the gas meter, an electrical cable will be pulled from the generator to the house. The gas and electrical connections will then be made to the rear of the generator. Back to List

Once a location is chosen that suits appropriate utilities and local codes, a prefabricated generator pad will be placed. We layout out an area on the ground to fit the size of the generator pad. Light excavation and site levelling ensures proper attachment for quiet operations. We then set the prefabricated concrete pad for a strong foundation and tight attachments. Finally, the generator is set evenly and bolted securely to the pad. Back to List

Every county and local ordinance in Maryland has specific requirements and necessary inspections before a generator can be started and operated. Five Star Power Systems has installed generators in Maryland for over 30 years. Additionally, our professionals participate in continued education and certification courses in order to remain as familiar as possible to Maryland regulations and industry standards. Back to List

After your generator is installed, inspected, and cleared to run, Five Star Power Systems performs proper system start up. Unfortunately, initial start ups are more than just flipping an “On” switch. Generator start ups vary slightly between manufacturers and models, but generally require a specific procedures. Our technicians and electricians are factory trained and certified to ensure that your system is started properly. Back to List

You, the customer, are first and foremost. We want you to have as thorough of an understanding of your generator system as possible. Five Star Power Systems walks it’s customers through the entire process so that you’re informed and in control of decisions. Back to List

The Cummins remote monitoring system, the PowerCommand Cloud, allows owners of Cummins brand generators to manage their power systems from any location, at any time. Wherever you are and whenever it’s necessary, you have the ability to connect to your unit through the workstation app. In the workstation you can receive accurate, real-time information on your system status, identify faults, and access critical notifications. Such detailed information gives you the ability to make informed decisions and the remote connection allows you to act upon them. The workstation interface also gives individuals with multiple units the ability to monitor all of those units on a single platform. Back to List

As a distributor of Cummins generators we have access to the PowerCommand Cloud and workstation app. Our factory trained team has the ability to monitor all of our clients power systems 24/7 using our desktops, tablets, or phones. We can access any system remotely in order to troubleshoot, improve unit responsiveness, and reduce downtime. This ability allows us to proactively identify and address issues before they cause serious problems. If the problem can not be resolved remotely, a technician will promptly be dispatched to attend to the issue in-person. Back to List

Five Star Power Systems is proactive about keeping your power generation system up and running. Through our remote monitoring system, we remain connected to our customers units around the clock, receiving notifications and alerts from any standby generator that’s not functioning as it should be. It is our job to ensure that each unit we monitor is fully operational and capable of providing backup power whenever necessary. If the fault in the system cannot be resolved by troubleshooting through the online workstation, we will schedule a time to check that unit and resolve the matter in-person. Back to List

Remote monitoring allows us to ensure your system is operational at all times. Another, often overlooked, benefit is that we become familiar with each of the units we monitor. When we monitor a unit we learn how the unit operates, what to expect from the unit, and what the system needs to reach peak performance. We also receive detailed reports on the unit that provide us with additional details on how to approach our routine maintenance service calls. Back to List

In order to keep your system in Five Star shape, we offer routine inspections on your system. We take the headache out of your schedule by coming to your system and ensuring that everything is in working order. Routine inspections are to check up on your system and make that it’s operational when you need it to be. Additionally, incremental inspections save you from large unforeseen repairs. Back to List

Just like your car needs oil changes after every few thousand miles, your generator will need certain maintenance services. Putting you on an automatic maintenance schedule takes one more thought off of your plate. Five Star Power Systems will keep and eye on your system and replace crucial components when the time comes. Back to List

Five Star Power Systems reviews your generator operations remotely through the Cummins PowerCommand Cloud workstation app. We connect to your unit, assess reports, and troubleshoot as needed. If an issue is uncovered that can not be resolved through our remote monitoring system, a technician will be dispatched to do in-person diagnostics. Back to List

We’ve seen everything under the sun when it comes to generator repairs. Five Star Power Systems’ factory certified generator technicians, electricians, and plumbers can repair anything that ails your standby generator. Back to List