Generator Installation in Chicago, IL

Extended power outages in Chicago can happen any time of year. Winter ice storms can take down power lines. Summer heat waves strain the grid and trigger rolling outages. High winds from spring and fall storms knock out power to entire neighborhoods. For families with medical equipment, home offices, sump pumps in flood-prone basements, or simply the need to keep food cold and lights on, a standby generator is not a luxury; it is essential infrastructure.

A standby generator is permanently installed outside your home and connected to your natural gas or propane supply. When power goes out, an automatic transfer switch detects the loss and starts the generator within seconds, restoring power to your home without you lifting a finger. When utility power returns, the system switches back automatically and shuts down the generator. You may not even realize the power went out.

Proper sizing is critical to generator performance and longevity. An undersized generator will overload and fail when you need it most. An oversized unit wastes fuel and money. Our electricians calculate your home's essential electrical loads and recommend the right capacity, whether that is a partial-home unit covering critical circuits or a whole-home generator that powers everything. We work with leading brands including Generac, Kohler, and Briggs and Stratton.