Backup power
Generator Installation Caledonia
Keep the furnace, sump pump and fridge going through an outage with a properly connected backup generator.
Stay powered when the lines go down
Outages happen, and on a rural property they can last longer. A generator keeps heat, water and food safe, but it has to be connected the right way. Feeding power into a house without a transfer switch can push electricity back onto the utility lines and endanger line crews.
We install standby generators and portable generator setups with proper transfer equipment, so switching over is safe and simple.
Backup power options
Standby generator
Runs on natural gas or propane and starts on its own when the power fails.
Portable generator inlet
An outdoor inlet plus an interlock or transfer switch lets you safely run key circuits.
Essential circuits
Choose what matters most, like heat, the sump or well pump and the fridge.
Whole-home backup
A larger standby unit and transfer switch can run the entire house.
Generator Installation in Caledonia: Step by Step
- We talk about what you want running during an outage and size the generator and transfer switch.
- You get a written quote for the equipment and electrical work.
- We file the ESA permit, and a licensed gas fitter handles the fuel connection.
- The transfer switch and wiring are installed and the generator is connected.
- We run a full switchover test and show you how everything works.
Big standby units sometimes need more panel capacity, and we'll say so up front. More about us on our electrician serving Caledonia home page.
Deciding what to back up
Heat
The furnace fan and controls keep the house warm through a winter outage.
Water
A sump pump, and on rural properties a well pump, keep water where it belongs.
Food
The fridge and freezer save groceries during a longer outage.
Essentials
A few lights, outlets for phones and internet, and any medical equipment.
Starting with this list sets the generator size. Covering the essentials costs much less than powering everything.
How Much Does Generator Installation Cost?
The electrical work for a home generator typically runs about $3,000 to $8,000, plus the generator itself. A portable inlet with an interlock sits at the low end, and a whole-home standby system with an automatic transfer switch sits at the high end.
Generator Installation questions
Is a transfer switch required?
Yes. A transfer switch or approved interlock stops the generator from back-feeding the utility lines.
How big a generator do I need?
That depends on what you want to run. We list your must-have circuits and size the unit to match.
Do you connect the gas?
A licensed gas fitter makes the fuel connection. We handle all of the electrical work.
Can my portable generator be hooked up?
Yes, with an outdoor inlet and an interlock or transfer switch.
Tired of losing power? Call to plan a backup generator.
Call (289) 779-3531Where we work
We serve Caledonia and nearby communities across Haldimand County and south Hamilton.