Generator Installation

A standby generator keeps your home running during power outages without you doing anything. When the utility feed cuts out, the generator detects it and starts automatically within seconds. When power returns, the generator shuts down and reconnects your home to the utility. A portable generator with a manual transfer switch gives you the same protection at a lower initial cost, with the trade-off of starting and connecting it yourself.

What we install

We install automatic standby generators from 10kW to 22kW (common residential range), automatic transfer switches, manual transfer switches for portable units, and generator outlets (NEMA 14-50 or L14-30 inlets). We also coordinate natural gas and propane line extensions with your gas provider.

Sizing your generator

A 10kW to 14kW generator handles essentials: lights, refrigerator, well pump, sump pump, and window AC. A 20kW to 22kW generator can run central air and most of the home. We calculate your actual load during a free site visit and recommend a size that fits both your needs and your budget.

The installation process

We pour or place the mounting pad, connect the transfer switch to your main panel, run the fuel line to the generator, and complete all electrical connections. We then test the system through multiple simulated outage cycles before we leave. Most installations require coordination with the gas company for a new service tap and a utility interconnect application, both of which we handle.

Generator installation in Lexington

We install generators for homeowners throughout Fayette County, including Tates Creek, Beaumont, Masterson Station, and the surrounding area. Standby generator installation starts at $4,500, which includes the transfer switch and installation labor but not the generator unit. Call 859-555-0140 to schedule a free sizing estimate.