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Generator Installation in California

Public safety power shutoffs and winter storms make generator installation in California less of a luxury than it used to be. We size standby units against your real load, set the pad, run the gas and electrical, and wire the automatic transfer switch so California, California homes and shops cut over without anyone flipping anything.

Scope of work

What this service covers

  • Whole house and standby generator installation
  • Automatic and manual transfer switch installation
  • Generac, Kohler and Briggs & Stratton unit hook-ups
  • Load studies and essential-circuit sub-panels
  • Portable generator inlet boxes and interlock kits
  • Battery backup and inverter tie-ins

Where we do it

Generator Installation by city

Popular California service areas. Every one of our 1,239 cities has its own page for this service.

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Questions

FAQs

What size generator do I need?

It depends whether you want the whole house or just essential circuits — fridge, furnace, well pump, a few lights and outlets. Essential-circuit setups are considerably cheaper and cover most California outage scenarios.

What is an automatic transfer switch?

It is the device that disconnects you from the utility and starts the generator when the power drops, then switches back when it returns. It is also the safety element that stops your generator backfeeding the grid.

Can you connect a portable generator safely?

Yes — with an inlet box and a breaker interlock kit at the panel. Never run a portable generator through a suicide cord into an outlet; that backfeeds the line and it is how utility crews get hurt.

Do generators need servicing?

Standby units need periodic exercise cycles, oil and filter changes and battery checks. We set up the schedule at installation and can maintain it afterwards.

Need an electrician today?

Same-day repairs, booked installations, and a 24 hour line for anything that cannot wait until morning.

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