Generator installation covers sizing and installing a new standby generator, including the transfer switch and electrical connections needed to bring it online for whole-home or whole-building backup power.

  • Sizing guidance based on property needs
  • Transfer switch and electrical connection work
  • New standby generator installs

Keep in mind: Installation is for adding a new standby generator to your property -- if your generator is already installed and isn't starting or running correctly, standby generator repair (not installation) is the right request.

Generator Installation FAQs

What size generator do I need for my home or building?

Sizing depends on which circuits or systems you want backed up during an outage -- just a few essentials versus the whole property -- along with your electrical service size. An installer can size the unit correctly based on a load calculation for your specific property.

Does generator installation include the transfer switch?

Yes. A standby generator install includes the transfer switch and electrical connection work needed to bring the unit online safely, in addition to placing and connecting the generator itself.

How is a new installation different from repairing an existing generator?

Installation covers sizing, placing, and wiring a new generator into your electrical system. If you already have a standby generator that's failing to start or running rough, that's a repair request, not an installation.

Can a portable generator be replaced with a standby system later?

Yes. Many property owners start with a portable generator and later have a standby system installed for automatic whole-property backup power -- the two aren't mutually exclusive during the transition.

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