What to Know Before Having
a Generator Installed
Any type of home installation service is going to
include at least a minor degree of
inconvenience. Although this is true, having a
new generator installed doesn’t have to be
a hassle. With a little bit of prep, you can
better know what to expect
from your generator installation.
Before your generator
instalL, collect some info:
What is the square footage of your home?
Your technician will need this information to
best advise you on the recommended
specifications for your new generator.
Do you already have gas appliances?
If so, what are they?
Are you wanting to power up your entire
home or just some critical circuits?
Do you have time to meet with inspectors
& installation specialists multiple times
over the next few weeks?
What to know when you buy
a new generator?
How long does the
generator installation take?
In total, the whole process can take a few weeks
to complete. You’ll want to anticipate 2 or 3
onsite visits from your technician over the
course of 2 to 3 weeks. Of course, some projects
move a little faster or slower depending on each
customer’s unique situation and factors such as:
Required code inspections
Gas company installation
(if gas is a new service)
The distance the generator is set from
electrical or gas service.
Connect with the
gas company beforehand.
You will need to find and coordinate with your
preferred gas company depending on whether
you’re setting up natural gas or propane gas as
your service. S electric is licensed & certified to
install new gas lines; this means one company,
Saunders Electric, can handle everything except
starting a new gas service.
Plan ahead for a
brief power outage.
Most generator installations require a brief
interruption in your power service. You should
only need to plan on 2-3 hours without power.