Home Generator Installation & Maintenance in Seattle, WA
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The Pacific Northwest has some of the harshest climates in the United States. The region is home to volcanoes, earthquakes, and wildfires. Why does this matter? Because these natural disasters can destroy your power grid. In our modern day of constantly staying connected, power outages can cause a good amount of stress and issues.
Reliable Home Generator Solutions for Your Needs
Home generator solutions not only provide peace of mind, they also can keep you warm, keep your food fresh, and make sure you stay connected to work, friends, and family.
Custom Electrical Services provides home generator installation and backup power solutions. Based on budget and power requirements, our team will determine which home generator solution is best for your home and family. Our most popular options include automatic and manual standby generator solutions, as well as portable generator solutions.
Understanding the Cost of Home Generators
Pricing ranges from $800 for our portable solutions up to $20,000 for a fully automatic generator large enough to power a 400amp service.
Automatic Whole House Generator Systems Explained
The whole house generator is a great solution for those looking for a robust energy source that is easy to use. Starting at $12K, these systems come with automatic ignition and the ability to connect to a propane or natural gas source, our Generac generators are dependable and can last the entire duration of a power outage. Installation is a multiple part process that typically includes a day without power as we will need to wire the automatic switch into the main house panel. Some utility companies will require for the installer to call and schedule a same day disconnect/reconnect. The generator will require a concrete pad which can be included prefabricated or poured. Once connected to power, the gas/propane piping is then installed from the source to the generator itself. The utility company will need to determine if the gas pressure is suitable for the type of generator selected. Based on several factors, the generator installation process could take about 3-5 business days from start to finish. Ongoing maintenance should be provided every 6 months as recommended by Generac.
Portable Generator Solutions:
Starting at $795+ the cost of a portable generator, this solution is the most effective way to ensure that your most important appliances and devices are still operational. With both a 30amp and 50amp option, there will be plenty of power for WIFI, refrigerator, small heat source, and lights/outlets. Options for this solution include an interlock kit with generator inlet, or manual transfer switch with inlet.
When deciding between the two, I suggest that the homeowner determines if the main power panel can accept an interlock kit. The interlock kit is less expensive and allows for the operator to pick and choose which breakers should be active during a power outage. Operation requires for all breakers including the main breaker to be turned to the off position during a power outage. Once the portable generator is running and plugged into the inlet, the operator would then turn on the breakers that are associated with the devices and appliances that need power.
The manual transfer switch is a small metal box that would be installed and wired into the main panel. There are both 6 and 10 circuit transfer switch models that can be installed. As this solution still requires a manual operation and is almost double the cost, I typically only recommend if the house panel is unable to accept an interlock kit.
Home Generator Maintenance in Seattle, WA
Custom Electrical Service recommends yearly maintenance for your automatic generator to keep it in good shape and operating the moment you lose power. Whether your generator is in constant use or just used a few times a year it is critical that your unit is serviced in order to keep it in operating condition.
In order to provide an affordable solution we offer a few different generator maintenance plans so your service is automatically scheduled throughout the year based on how often you need it. All maintenance services are performed by factory-trained and certified technicians.
A typical maintenance appointment includes a general inspection and critical system services such as, but not limited to:
- Inspection and cleaning of enclosure
- Fuel system inspection and testing
- Generator Engine performance
- Transfer switch operation
- Battery Testing
- Electrical system output testing
- Valve adjustments
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“They were genuine and wanted to help us. You have saved this family from a heat wave!”- J. S.
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“I am glad I called these guys. Needed a transfer switch installed so we can use a generator to power the house in an outage. Daniel came out and did an absolutely fantastic job, I couldn't be happier.”- L. K.
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“They were quick to respond to my original request, were able to quote the work from photos that I took, and were clear with their costs. Communication leading up to installation were great, including morning-of phone call to let me know they were on the wa”- John W.
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“The crew arrived on time and did an excellent job with the install. Definitely will use them again. I especially appreciate their excellent front office staff after having some frustrating experiences with another electric company's office staff.”- Danny C.
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“The electricians were highly knowledgeable. They even arranged for permit and the follow up inspection over a video call with the inspector.”- Arun G.
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