Home Generator Installation 

A long power outage turns a comfortable house into a stressful one in a hurry. The refrigerator warms, the heating or air conditioning quits, and your family is left waiting on a utility crew that could be hours or days out. A hard winter storm or a summer round of severe storms can do it, and an increasingly strained grid does not help.

A home generator installation ends the waiting with a backup generator that runs your home on its own. Anderson Power Services installs whole-home standby generators for families across Georgia, South Carolina, South Alabama, and Florida. We are a family-owned, authorized Generac dealer, and our factory-trained technicians handle the entire process, from the first free consultation to the final startup.

How a Home Standby Generator Works

A whole house generator is a permanent unit that sits outside your home, usually on a concrete pad along an exterior wall. Unlike a portable generator you haul out and refuel by hand, it stays put and starts on its own. It ties into your home’s electrical system through an automatic transfer switch and draws fuel from a natural gas line or a propane tank, so there are no cords to run and no cans to fill.

The transfer switch is what makes it hands-off. It watches utility power, and the second the grid drops, it sends backup power to your electrical panel within seconds, then switches your home back when utility power steadies. Because the generator connects at the panel instead of a single outlet, it can run your HVAC system, water heater, refrigerator, and the circuits your household depends on through an extended power outage. Sitting outside, it directs exhaust and carbon monoxide safely away from your living space.

Our Services

Full-Service Home Installation

We manage a home generator installation from start to finish. Our team sizes the unit to your electrical needs, sets it on the pad, runs the gas line, and wires the automatic transfer switch into your panel, so you end up with a finished, working system and a single point of accountability.

Sizing and Free On-Site Consultation

Every job begins with a free on-site consultation, virtual or in-person. We look at your electrical panel, your fuel options, and how much of the house you want to keep running, from whole-home coverage down to the circuits that matter most, like heat, the refrigerator, and medical equipment. Then we recommend the right generator power for your home, with no guesswork and no pressure.

Permitting, Code, and Inspection

Generator work touches gas and electrical systems, so it has to meet local code. We pull the permits, schedule the inspection, and confirm the installation clears every safety standard, which keeps the paperwork off your plate.

Generator Replacement and Upgrades

If you already own an aging unit, we handle replacements and change-outs too, setting a new standby generator, evaluating your existing gas and electrical connections, and making any necessary updates during installation.

What to Expect From Your Installation

A home generator installation is real electrical and gas work, so it belongs with licensed professionals. Our factory-trained technicians and a licensed electrician carry out the full installation process, and once permits are in hand, most home installations wrap up in a few days on site, on a schedule set around you. Here is how it goes:

• Free consultation and sizing: We review your electrical panel, fuel source, and priorities, then size the system to your electrical needs.
• Permitting: We file for the required permits and line up the local inspection.
• Site prep and set: We place the concrete pad, position the generator, and connect the fuel line to your gas meter or propane tank.
• Electrical connection: A licensed electrician wires the automatic transfer switch into your home’s electrical system.
• Startup and walkthrough: We commission the unit, run a live test of the power transfer, and show you how everything works.

Keeping Your Home Generator Ready After We Install It

Our work does not end at startup. A new generator holds up best with regular care, so we offer maintenance services and service plans with 24/7 remote monitoring that keep the system tested and watched long after installation day.

Because we keep local offices throughout our markets, from Atlanta and the surrounding areas to Macon, Greenville, Delray Beach, and Miami, the same team that installs your generator is nearby to service it. Our factory-trained technicians look after Generac, Kohler, and Briggs & Stratton units across the Southeast, and financing is available to make the whole project easier to take on. That is real peace of mind, from installation through the years that follow.

Why Choose Anderson Power Services

Since 1995, families across Georgia, South Carolina, South Alabama, and Florida have trusted Anderson Power Services to keep the lights on. We are a veteran-founded business and an authorized Generac dealer, which means the person sizing your generator, the electrician wiring your transfer switch, and the technician who comes back to maintain it all answer to the same name on the truck. There are no subcontractors to chase and no gaps in responsibility, just one team that owns the job from the first consultation to the final startup test.

That commitment continues long after the install. With local offices from Atlanta down to Macon, Greenville, Delray Beach, and Miami, our technicians are close by to service your Generac, Kohler, or Briggs & Stratton system for years to come. We back every install with maintenance plans and around-the-clock system monitoring and offer financing that puts whole-home power within reach. It has earned us a 4.9-star rating across more than 1,000 reviews, and more importantly, it means your family is never left waiting in the dark.

Home Generator Installation FAQs

How does a home standby generator connect to my house and start on its own? 

The unit wires into your electrical panel through an automatic transfer switch. That switch monitors utility power and, when an outage hits, disconnects your home from the grid and starts the generator within seconds, feeding power back to your panel. When the grid returns, it reconnects you and shuts the unit down. Nobody has to be home to flip anything.

What size generator do I need to power my home? 

It comes down to how much you want running during an outage. Some homeowners back up the whole house, while others cover a shorter list like the HVAC system, the refrigerator, and a few rooms. Your electrical load and panel decide the rest. During the free consultation, a factory-trained technician measures your needs and recommends a size that fits your home.

Where does the generator sit, and does it need a concrete pad?

A home standby generator installs outside, typically along an exterior wall that is a code-required distance from windows and doors. It rests on a concrete pad or a manufacturer-approved base that keeps it level and off the ground. We handle the pad and the placement as part of the installation.

Do I need a permit, and does the work have to meet local code? 

Yes. Because installation involves both gas and electrical work, nearly every county and city requires a permit and an inspection. We take care of permitting and coordinate the inspection, so the finished system meets local code and the safety standards that apply where you live.

How long does a home generator installation take? 

Installation timelines vary depending on permitting, site conditions, fuel source, and the scope of work. During your consultation, we’ll provide a timeline specific to your project.

Can you install a generator I already bought? 

Yes. If you have already purchased a unit, our team will size the location, set it, run the fuel line, and wire the transfer switch, giving you a professional installation on hardware you already own. We also handle replacements when you are upgrading an older generator.

What does home generator installation cost, and is financing available? 

Installation cost depends on the size of the generator, your fuel setup, and the electrical work your home needs, so we price it after the free consultation rather than guessing sight unseen. Financing is available, which lets many homeowners move ahead without covering the whole project at once.

Will my power be shut off during installation?

Briefly. Wiring the automatic transfer switch into your electrical panel means cutting power for a few hours that day. We schedule it with you in advance, and everything is back on before the crew leaves.

Do I need to be home for the installation?

For the free consultation, yes, so we can walk your panel and placement options together. On install day, we need access to your electrical panel and the generator location, but you don’t need to be on site throughout. We’ll go through the finished system with you at the final walkthrough.

Book Your Free Consultation

The best time to plan a home generator installation is before the next storm, not during it. Set up a free on-site consultation, virtual or in-person, and we will size the right system for your house and your budget.

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