Whole-Home Generators Services

Power outages happen for all kinds of reasons. Storms, high winds, accidents, and equipment failures can all knock out your electricity. When the power goes out, it is more than just an inconvenience. Food in your refrigerator can spoil. Your heating or air conditioning stops working. Your lights go out. If you work from home, you may lose internet and computer access. If you have medical equipment that needs electricity, the situation can be even more serious.

A whole-home standby generator solves this problem. It is permanently installed outside your home and connected to your electrical system through an automatic transfer switch. When the power goes out, the generator starts itself within seconds. The transfer switch disconnects your home from the utility grid and connects it to the generator. Your lights come back on, your appliances start working, and everything returns to normal. You do not have to do anything. The generator handles everything automatically.

Standby generators run on natural gas or propane. If you have natural gas service at your home, the generator can run indefinitely as long as gas is available. If you use propane, the generator will run until the tank runs out, which is usually several days depending on the size of the tank and the load on the generator.

Choosing the right size generator is important. A generator that is too small will not power everything you need. A generator that is too large costs more than necessary. We help you figure out the right size based on your homes needs. We look at your essential loads like refrigerators, lights, heating and cooling, well pumps, and medical equipment. We recommend a generator that can handle those loads comfortably.

The installation process starts with a visit to your home. We look at your panel and figure out where the generator will go. We give you a written estimate. If you agree, we schedule the installation. We handle the permits, install the generator and transfer switch, run the wiring, and test the whole system. We show you how to maintain the generator and what to do if there is a problem.

Regular maintenance keeps your generator ready to go when you need it. We recommend having your generator serviced once a year. We check the oil, battery, coolant, and fuel system. We test the automatic transfer switch. We run the generator under load to make sure everything works. A well-maintained generator can last 20 years or more.

If you are tired of losing power during every storm, give us a call. We can help you choose and install a generator that will keep your home running no matter what.

There are different types of generators to consider. A standby generator is permanently installed and turns on automatically. A portable generator is cheaper but requires you to set it up manually during an outage. Portable generators also have safety risks. They must be placed outdoors away from windows and doors to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. They need extension cords to power devices, which can be a tripping hazard and limit what you can power. For most homeowners, a standby generator is the better choice if you want reliable backup power.

Another option is a home battery system like a Tesla Powerwall. These systems store electricity from the grid or solar panels and provide backup power during outages. They are quieter than generators and do not produce exhaust. But they are more expensive and may not provide enough power for extended outages. We can help you compare the options and choose the best solution for your home.

If you are interested in a generator, the best time to install it is before you need it. During a major storm or outage, generator installers are busy and may not be able to get to you quickly. If you install a generator now, you will be ready when the next outage happens. You will have peace of mind knowing that your family and your home are protected.