I Install Automatic Standby Generators — Sizing, Transfer Switch & Fuel Line Included

I'm a licensed electrician who specializes in installing automatic standby generator systems for homes that need reliable backup power during outages. Rather than just dropping a generator on a pad and calling it done, I handle the entire project from the first calculation to the final test run, so the system actually kicks in when your power goes out and switches back seamlessly once utility power returns.

Every installation starts with a proper load calculation based on your home's actual electrical panel, appliances, and circuits you want covered — HVAC, well pump, refrigerator, sump pump, lighting, whatever matters to you. I size the generator and automatic transfer switch to match that load instead of guessing or overselling equipment you don't need. I then run the fuel line (natural gas or propane, depending on your setup), wire the transfer switch into your existing panel, set the required clearances from windows and doors per code, and coordinate any permit and inspection steps with your local authority so the installation is fully compliant and safe.

Once everything is connected, I test the full transfer sequence multiple times — outage simulation, automatic start, load pickup, and retransfer to utility power — and walk you through the exercise schedule and basic maintenance so the unit stays ready for the next outage.

What's included:
— Load calculation and generator/transfer switch sizing
— Automatic transfer switch installation and panel wiring
— Fuel line installation and connection (gas or propane)
— Code-compliant placement, permitting coordination, and inspection support
— Full system testing and owner walkthrough