Whole-Home Generator Installation
Be Ready When the Power Goes Out.
A power outage can mean more than sitting in the dark. Refrigerators stop running, heating and cooling systems shut down, internet disappears, and equipment your household depends on can suddenly become unavailable.
A professionally installed standby generator gives your home a reliable source of backup power without having to drag out a portable generator or run extension cords.
At A1 Electrical, we’ll evaluate your home’s electrical needs, determine what you want to keep powered, and design a generator system around the way you actually use your home.
Reasons to Consider a Standby Generator
Food & Refridgeration
Heating &
Cooling
Medical
Equipment
Home
Office
Well & Sump
Pumps
Security
Systems
Garage Doors
& Gates
Lighting &
Essentials
Backup Power That Starts Automatically
Unlike a portable generator, a permanently installed standby generator can detect a utility outage and automatically begin supplying power to your home.
Depending on the system you choose, your generator can protect essential circuits or provide backup power throughout the house.
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Automatic backup power
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Protection during extended outages
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Power for heating and cooling
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Refrigeration and appliances
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Support for critical home equipment
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No extension cords or manual setup
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Natural gas or propane operation
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Greater peace of mind during outages
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How large of a generator do I need?
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It depends on what you want to power during an outage. Running a few essential circuits requires significantly less capacity than backing up an entire home. We’ll evaluate your electrical loads and help determine the appropriate generator size.
Q: Does a standby generator turn on automatically?
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Yes. A properly configured standby system uses an automatic transfer switch to detect a loss of utility power and transfer the designated electrical loads to the generator.
Q: Can a generator power my entire house?
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Yes, depending on the generator capacity and your home’s electrical demand. Whole-home systems can be designed to support most or all of the house, while smaller systems can prioritize essential circuits.
Q: How much does a standby generator installation cost?
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Generator installation costs vary based on the size of the generator, fuel source, transfer switch, site conditions, and the electrical work required. Most professionally installed standby generator systems typically range from $9,000–$20,000+. We’ll recommend a system that’s appropriately sized for your home and provide a complete estimate before installation.
Q: What fuel does a standby generator use?
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Residential standby generators commonly operate on natural gas or propane. The appropriate option depends on the generator, your property, and the fuel sources available at your home.
Q: Where can a standby generator be installed?
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Generator placement depends on manufacturer requirements, local codes, required clearances, fuel connections, and the layout of your property. We’ll determine an appropriate location as part of the installation planning process.
Q: Do you handle permits and inspections?
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We can coordinate the electrical permitting and inspection requirements associated with the generator installation. Requirements can vary by jurisdiction and project scope, so we’ll identify what’s needed for your specific installation.