Step-by-Step Guide to Professional Generator Installations
Getting an automatic standby generator installed at your home by a professional is a great investment for a multitude of reasons, from ensuring emergency power during grid outages to increasing the value of your home when it comes time to sell. When you hire a licensed and experienced generator company to install your generator, the process is quick, simple, and will guarantee that your generator will function properly and meet all permitting and coding requirements. Below, we’ll break down the step-by-step process of what you can expect when you hire a professional like RCA Electric & Generator to install an automatic standby generator at your home! If you have any additional questions about the generator installation process or if you’d like to get a free quote on a generator installation for your home in Massachusetts, please contact our team at RCA Electric & Generators today!
Consultation, Sizing, & Quote
The first step in the generator installation process is to provide you with a consultation and quote. In order to provide you with an accurate quote, we’ll need some basic information about your home and your power needs. Some information we’ll need will include:
- Whether you’re looking for a brand-new installation or a generator replacement
- Your home’s heating source (gas, electric, etc.)
- Whether you’re interested in a whole-home generator or a generator for essential circuits
- The size of your home
- The number of appliances in your home
Once we’ve gathered all the information we need to assess your home’s power needs, we’ll be able to recommend the generator size that’s right for your home and provide you with an accurate estimate.Â
Permitting
Once you’ve received your quote and have agreed to continue the process, the installation company will begin the process of obtaining all the necessary permits in order to legally install the generator on your property. These permits may include zoning permits, electrical permits, and gas line permits depending on the current state of your property and the generator that is being installed.
Generator Pad Installation & Site Preparation
After all the necessary permits have been obtained, the physical installation process can begin. Typically, the first step in this process is to install a concrete generator pad, stone base, or stand that will elevate the generator above the ground, helping to protect it from flooding. Depending on the type of generator that is being installed, additional site preparation may be necessary, like running wiring or gas lines underground.
Gas & Electrical Hookups
Once the site has been fully prepared, it’s time to put the generator in place on top of the generator pad and perform the necessary gas/electric hookups. The generator will be permanently wired into your home, and the gas installation will be inspected by the town inspector. The generator technician will then activate the generator’s warranty and provide you with a detailed orientation for your new generator, ensuring that all your questions have been answered and you are confident in using the generator.
Contact RCA Electric & Generators!
If you have any more questions about the automatic standby generator installation process, please contact RCA Electric & Generators today! We offer sales, installation, and maintenance services for Generac residential & commercial standby generators throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Cape Cod! Contact us today by giving us a call at (508) 428-0449 or by filling out the contact form on our website!