Hampton Roads & Northeastern, NC Home Generator Installation

The ultimate cost to install a whole house home generator depends on specific features, its power source, and the size of your home. The best way to determine a more accurate cost idea is to call (757) 330-3401 and discuss a free price estimate with one of our knowledgeable Customer Service Representatives.

You can hook up a generator to your home by scheduling a top-rated whole-home generator installation with Get Lit Electrical & Plumbing! Our technicians are all professionally certified and expertly trained, and can install a standby backup generator at a competitive price. Call (757) 330-3401 today for a free price quote and discover your preferred home generator solution today!

No, it is generally not recommended to attempt installing a whole-home generator yourself. While it may be possible to install a portable generator DIY style, the process requires specific tools and expertise that the average homeowner does not have access to. Installing a standby generator almost certainly requires the skills of a certified electrician to ensure both accuracy and safety.

Never run a portable generator from inside your house! Portable generators run on gas and oil that emit exhaust which contains dangerous chemicals and carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless poison that can kill an entire household within minutes. There is no such circumstance in which it is safe to run a portable generator from inside your house – even if it is raining or snowing. This applies to your garage and/or screened-in porch as well. Portable generators must be located at least 15 feet away from your home. If you are going to run a portable generator, you should have carbon monoxide detectors installed in your home, and test them periodically to ensure they are working properly.

Automatic standby generators offer significant advantages over portable generators. Those advantages can be broken down into three main categories: safety, convenience, and cost. The American Red Cross recommends permanently installed standby generators as they are a safer way to provide backup power to a home, eliminating much of the carbon monoxide risk associated with portable generators. Automatic standby generators start running the second your power turns off and then power off again the second power is restored to your home. Portable generators on the other hand, need to be hauled outside and manually powered on and off. If you are looking to get an automatic standby generator installed in the Hampton Roads & Northeastern, NC area, trust Get Lit Electrical & Plumbing to install your generator safely and properly.