Whole House Generator Installation in Albany, Saratoga & the Capital District
Whole house generator installation for Capital District homes and businesses: Generac and Kohler standby generators, transfer switches and yearly maintenance, so the lights stay on when the grid goes down. Tell us about your home for a free quote.
Free whole house generator quote
One short form. A local installer follows up.
Or call (518) 655-3802
Home standby generators, installed and maintained
From choosing the unit to the yearly service visit, one local installer handles it.
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Generac Generator Installation
Home standby units sized to what you want to keep running.
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Kohler Generator Installation
Another common home standby option; ask which fits your home.
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Standby Generator Installation
Pad, gas line, wiring, permits and the first test run.
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Transfer Switch Installation
Switches your home to the generator automatically when the power drops.
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Generator Maintenance
Yearly service, oil, filters and a test run before storm season.
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Generator Repair
Units that won't start, run rough or throw an error.
How whole house generator installation works
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Tell us about your home and town with the short form.
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A local installer visits, sizes the generator and quotes it.
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Install day: pad, gas line, transfer switch, permits and inspection, then a test run.
Home standby generator vs portable generator
A portable gets you through a night. A standby generator is part of the house. See what size generator you need.
| Home standby | Portable | |
|---|---|---|
| Starts | Automatically | You start it |
| Fuel | Natural gas or propane line | Gasoline you refill |
| Powers | Whole house or chosen circuits | A few cords |
| Sits | Outside on a pad | Dragged out in the storm |
| Upfront cost | Higher | Lower |
Get on the generator installation schedule
Tell us about your home and a local installer sizes, quotes and books the install.
Generator installation near you
Homes and businesses across the Capital District. See the town map.
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Whole house generator FAQs
Still deciding? Call and ask, or send the form and the installer answers on the site visit.
Call (518) 655-3802How much does a whole house generator cost?
It depends on the generator size, natural gas or propane, the distance to your gas meter and electric panel, the transfer switch, the pad, permits and any electrical upgrades. A free quote prices your home specifically.
What size whole house generator do I need?
It depends on what you want running: essentials like the furnace, well pump, fridge and some lights, or the whole house with central air. The installer sizes it on the visit.
Natural gas or propane for a standby generator?
Natural gas if you have a gas line. Propane from a tank if you don't.
Do I need a permit for a standby generator?
Usually, yes. The installer handles permits and the inspection.
How often does a standby generator need maintenance?
At least once a year, plus a quick check before storm season.
Should I get a Generac generator or a Kohler?
Both make home standby generators. The installer can compare models for your home.
Keep the lights on with a home standby generator
Tell us about your home and town. A local installer takes it from there.