Standby Generator Installation in Etobicoke
When the power goes out, a standby generator starts on its own and keeps your heat, sump pump, fridge, internet and business running. We size the generator to what you actually need, install the automatic transfer switch, and handle the ESA permit and inspection. We install Generac standby generators.
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What’s included in a standby generator install?
- Site visit and load calculation
- Generator sizing (essential circuits or whole home or building)
- Automatic transfer switch
- Concrete or composite pad placement
- Wiring and ESA permit and inspection
- Startup, test and a walkthrough of how it works
Gas line included: we bring our licensed TSSA gas fitter, so the generator, gas line and electrical are one job and one price.
Can I safely connect a portable generator to my house?
Yes, with a generator inlet and an interlock or manual transfer switch. We install them so you can safely run a portable generator without backfeeding the grid.
Do you install generators for businesses?
Yes, we install generators for businesses. Standby and backup power for offices, restaurants, clinics and plazas, with transfer switches sized to your service.
How much does a generator install cost in Toronto?
- Generator interlock and inlet: priced from your photos.
- Standby generators: every generator is quoted after a free site visit. The price depends on the generator size, the transfer switch and the gas line run, and you get one fixed written price before we start.
Generator questions
What size generator do I need?
The right size depends on what you want to run during an outage. We do a load calculation so you don’t pay for more generator than you need, then show you the options.
Do I need a permit?
Yes, a generator install needs an ESA permit. We pull it and book the inspection for you.
How long does install take?
Most generator installs take 1 to 2 days once the generator arrives. We give you the schedule with your quote.
Do generators need maintenance?
Yes, standby generators need a yearly service. We can recommend a service schedule for your unit.
Do you do the gas line?
Yes, the gas line is part of the job. Our licensed TSSA gas fitter connects the gas, so you deal with one company and one price.
What does a home standby generator cost in Toronto?
A home standby generator is priced after a free site visit, with one fixed written price. The cost depends on the generator size, the transfer switch and the gas line run. A portable generator interlock and inlet is priced from your photos.
Is a portable generator interlock safe and legal?
Yes, when it is a certified interlock and inlet installed with an ESA permit. It stops your generator from feeding power back into the street lines.
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