Whole-home and commercial standby generator installation. Automatic backup power systems by Generac, Kohler, and more. Never lose power again.
Professional Generator Installation involves critical safety components: a properly rated transfer switch to isolate your home from the grid (preventing deadly backfeed to utility workers), correct fuel line sizing, exhaust ventilation, noise compliance with local ordinances, and electrical load prioritization to match generator capacity.
Standby generators monitor utility power continuously and start automatically within 10-30 seconds of an outage. They run on natural gas or propane, eliminating the need to store gasoline. Proper sizing is critical — an undersized generator creates voltage fluctuations that damage sensitive electronics, while an oversized unit wastes fuel and money.
The transfer switch is the most important safety component. It physically disconnects your home from the utility grid before connecting the generator, preventing backfeed that could electrocute utility workers. Automatic transfer switches (ATS) handle this seamlessly. Manual transfer switches require homeowner action but cost significantly less.
Generator placement must comply with local setback requirements — typically 5 feet from windows, doors, and property lines, with clearance above for exhaust. Noise ordinances in many LA County cities limit generator operation to specific decibel levels, which affects unit selection and placement.
When the grid goes down, your family shouldn’t have to choose between the refrigerator and the air conditioning. We size and install generators that keep your entire home running — seamlessly and safely.
The transfer switch is the most critical safety component in any generator installation. We install and test automatic and manual transfer switches to ensure complete isolation from the utility grid — protecting both your family and utility workers.
Over 12 years of serving LA County families through wildfires, heat waves, and grid emergencies. We understand that reliable backup power isn’t a luxury — it’s a necessity in Southern California.
Generator installations require permits, utility notification, and gas line work. We coordinate everything — electrical permits, gas line permits, utility interconnection, and final inspections — so you don’t have to manage multiple contractors.
📋 Recent Service Call — Tarzana, CA: During the October 2025 windstorm, a Tarzana family lost power for 4 days. They had a portable generator running in their garage with the door cracked open — an extremely dangerous setup that causes carbon monoxide poisoning deaths every year. After power returned, they called us for a proper standby generator installation. We installed a 22kW Generac with automatic transfer switch and a CO detector near the unit. They’ll never have to worry about power outages or carbon monoxide again.
| Feature | Portable Generator | Standby Generator |
|---|---|---|
| Startup | Manual — pull cord or electric start | ✅ Automatic — starts in 10-30 seconds |
| Fuel | Gasoline (must store) | Natural gas or propane (continuous supply) |
| Power Output | 3,000-8,000 watts | 7,500-48,000 watts |
| Whole Home Coverage | ❌ Partial — extension cords | ✅ Powers entire home through transfer switch |
| Safety | CO risk if improperly placed | ✅ Permanently installed outdoors with safety systems |
| Cost | $500-2,000 | $5,000-15,000 installed |
| Best For | Occasional, short outages | ✅ Frequent outages, medical equipment, home offices |
Reliable backup power for homes and businesses throughout Los Angeles County.
Automatic standby generators that power your entire home within seconds of an outage. Natural gas or propane powered.
Large-capacity generators for businesses, restaurants, medical offices, and data centers. Keep operations running.
Seamless automatic transfer switches that detect outages and switch to generator power in under 10 seconds.
Annual maintenance plans to keep your generator running reliably. Oil changes, load tests, and inspections.
Manual transfer switches and inlet boxes for safe portable generator connections during outages.
Tesla Powerwall and other battery backup systems for clean, silent backup power and solar energy storage.
Authorized installer for Generac, Kohler, and Briggs & Stratton standby generators.
We handle everything — gas line, electrical, concrete pad, permits, and inspections. One contractor, one call.
Flexible financing options to make backup power affordable. Protect your home without breaking the budget.
We evaluate your power needs, home size, and fuel options to recommend the right generator size.
You receive a detailed proposal. We pull all electrical and gas permits required by your city.
We install the concrete pad, generator, transfer switch, gas line, and all electrical connections.
We test the full system under load, walk you through operation, and set up automatic weekly self-tests.
A whole-home standby generator (including installation) typically costs $8,000–$15,000 depending on size and complexity. We provide free estimates.
Most homes need 16–24kW generators. Larger homes with pools, multiple HVAC units, or EV chargers may need 24–48kW. We size your generator during the free assessment.
Most residential standby generator installations take 1–2 days once the concrete pad has cured (24–48 hours).
If your home has a natural gas line, that is usually the best choice — unlimited fuel during outages. Propane is ideal for homes without gas service.
Modern standby generators run at about 60–70 decibels — similar to a normal conversation. They are designed for residential neighborhoods.
Call Armo Electric USA for a free generator assessment. Serving all of Los Angeles County.
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