Situations that lead homeowners here

Repeated outages affecting your household

Frequent or extended outages that disrupt daily life or put refrigerated food and medical equipment at risk.

Working from home with unreliable power

An outage that costs a workday, not just an evening, changes the calculus on backup power.

A medical need for continuous power

Home medical equipment that requires uninterrupted power makes backup power a necessity, not a convenience.

Wanting whole-home coverage, not just a portable unit

Homeowners who've outgrown a portable generator's limitations often move toward a permanent installed system.

The general approach we take

Sizing is the single most important decision in a generator installation, and it's where a lot of homeowners get steered wrong. A generator that's undersized won't reliably carry the circuits that matter most during an outage, while an oversized one costs more than necessary both upfront and in ongoing maintenance. Our technicians walk through your household's actual priorities, which circuits genuinely need to stay powered versus which can go without, and size the system around that rather than a generic recommendation applied to every home.

Step-by-step process

01

In-home consultation and priority mapping

We identify which circuits and appliances matter most to your household during an outage.

02

Sizing and system recommendation

You receive a sizing recommendation based on your actual priorities, explained clearly before you commit.

03

Permit filing and placement planning

We handle the permit process and confirm proper placement, meeting setback and ventilation requirements.

04

Installation and transfer switch wiring

The generator and automatic transfer switch are installed and wired to work seamlessly with your panel.

05

Testing and inspection

The system is tested under simulated outage conditions, and the required inspection is completed as part of the project.

06

Walkthrough of operation and maintenance

You'll understand how the system works and what ongoing maintenance it needs going forward.

What makes our approach different

We won't sell you a bigger system than your household actually needs. Our sizing conversation starts with your priorities, not a default package. Permit handling is included as part of the project, not left for you to navigate separately, and every installation includes a full walkthrough so you understand exactly how the system operates before we leave. The installation is backed by our written workmanship guarantee.

Common questions

How do you determine what size generator I need?
We evaluate your household's actual electrical priorities during an in-home consultation, which circuits genuinely need power during an outage, and size the system based on that rather than a generic recommendation.
Do you handle the permit process?
Yes, permit filing and inspection coordination are included as part of a generator installation project.
How long does installation typically take?
Most installations are completed within one to two days, depending on placement requirements and any electrical panel work needed to support the transfer switch.
Will the generator turn on automatically during an outage?
Yes, an automatic transfer switch detects the outage and switches your home to generator power without you needing to do anything manually.
Does my panel need to be upgraded to add a generator?
It depends on your panel's current capacity and configuration, which we evaluate as part of the consultation. In some cases a panel upgrade is recommended alongside the generator installation.
What ongoing maintenance does a generator need?
Routine maintenance varies by system, and we'll walk you through what your specific generator needs during the installation walkthrough, including recommended service intervals.
Can a generator power my whole house, or just some circuits?
This depends entirely on sizing. Some homeowners choose whole-home coverage, while others prioritize specific circuits. We'll walk through both options and their tradeoffs during your consultation.

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