For households with a well pump, a sump pump, medical equipment, or simply a strong preference for not sitting in the dark in February, it's the difference between an outage being an event and an outage being a non-event.
What's involved
- Load assessment — whole-house, or essential circuits only
- Generator sizing and placement, with noise and clearance in mind
- Automatic transfer switch installed at the panel
- Fuel connection: natural gas, propane or diesel
- Pad, mounting, exhaust routing, permit and inspection
- Commissioning, test run and a walkthrough of what to expect
Common questions
How loud is it?
Modern standby units run at roughly the level of a window air conditioner, and only run during an outage plus a brief weekly self-test.
Does it need maintenance?
Yes. An annual service keeps the warranty valid and means it actually starts when needed.
Will it power my whole house?
Only if sized to. Most homeowners choose essential circuits, which costs less to buy and to run.
