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Whole-Home Generator Installation

Automatic backup power that keeps your whole house running through any outage, installed by a licensed master electrician with no high-pressure sales.

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Meet your standby generator

It sits on a small pad outside your home and quietly waits for the power to go out. Keep scrolling to look inside and see how it works.

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INSIDE ATS 22kW STANDBY Utility meter Auto transfer switch Main panel Gas line Buried power conduit Standby generator
Grid: On Generator: Standby
Short answer: A whole-home standby generator installation typically costs $6,000 to $15,000 including the unit, automatic transfer switch, and electrical connection. It runs on natural gas or propane, starts automatically within seconds of an outage, and can power your entire home — no manual setup required.
Why Homeowners Install One

Never Lose Power Again

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Automatic

Detects an outage and starts on its own, typically within 10–20 seconds — no cords, no manual switches, no waiting in the dark.

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Whole-House Power

Sized to run your HVAC, well pump, refrigerator, and everything else — not just a few outlets like a portable generator.

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Weatherproof & Quiet

Sits outside on a pad, runs on natural gas or propane, and self-tests weekly so it's ready when a storm actually hits.

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Permitted & Inspected

We handle the electrical permit, the transfer switch installation, and coordination with your gas provider, start to finish.

$6,000 – $15,000

Typical installed cost for a 16kW–26kW whole-home standby generator in Anne Arundel County, including the automatic transfer switch and electrical hookup. Exact price depends on generator size and site conditions — confirmed with a free in-home assessment.

The Process

From Estimate to Power-On

1. Free Load Assessment

We walk your home, calculate your actual power needs, and recommend the right generator size — not the biggest one.

2. Permit & Planning

We handle the electrical permit and coordinate the gas or propane connection so nothing holds up your install day.

3. Installation

Generator set on a pad, automatic transfer switch wired into your panel, and everything tested end to end.

4. Inspection & Walkthrough

County inspection scheduled, and we walk you through exactly how your new system works before we leave.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

A whole-home standby generator installation typically costs $6,000 to $15,000 including the unit, automatic transfer switch, gas line work, and electrical connection, depending on generator size and site conditions.

Most homes need between 16kW and 26kW to run the whole house, though this depends on square footage, HVAC size, and which circuits you want backed up. We calculate your exact load during a free on-site assessment.

Yes. A whole-home standby generator is connected to an automatic transfer switch that detects a power outage, starts the generator, and switches your home to generator power, typically within 10 to 20 seconds, with no action needed from you.

Yes. Anne Arundel County requires an electrical permit and inspection for generator installations, along with coordination for the gas or propane connection. We handle the permit and inspection process as part of the job.

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