Generator Videos and Education

A standby generator is permanently installed, connected to your natural gas or LP supply, and starts automatically when the power goes out. A portable generator runs on gasoline, requires manual setup, and must be refueled. Standby generators power your whole home or a selected load automatically, without you doing anything during an outage.

Most residential installations are completed in one to two days once permits are in place and materials are on site. The timeline depends on the complexity of the electrical work, the pad installation, the fuel connection, and the permit inspection schedule in your county. We give you a realistic timeline during your estimate.

Yes. Generac recommends annual maintenance for standby generators. This typically includes an oil and filter change, spark plug inspection, air filter check, battery test, and a full system exercise. Keeping up with maintenance is important for both reliability and warranty compliance.

We are building our video library. Call us at 256-640-3434 to talk through what a typical installation looks like for a home or property similar to yours. We can walk you through every step of the process and answer questions specific to your situation.

Generator sizing depends on the square footage of your home, your electrical panel capacity, which loads you need to power (whole home vs. critical circuits), and your fuel type. We cannot give a reliable size recommendation without evaluating your home. Call 256-640-3434 to schedule a free estimate and we will calculate the right size for your property.

Call 256-640-3434 or use our online estimate request form. We schedule a free home evaluation, assess your electrical panel and load, review your fuel options, recommend the right Generac unit, and provide a written estimate. No obligation and no pressure to decide on the spot.