Generator Installation
Backup Generator Installation Services in South Florida
Since 2002, South Florida homeowners have trusted Reliable Power Systems for whole-home generator installation. Our skilled team has earned us an A+ BBB rating, Generac Premier Dealer designation, Kohler Titanium designation, and hundreds of five-star Google reviews. We help homeowners protect themselves and their families with dependable backup power.
Prepare for storm season by investing in a whole-home generator for your South Florida home. Our fully in-house crews handle permitting, electrical, trenching, and gas work for all generator installations. With Reliable Power Systems, the standby generator installation process is straightforward and seamless.
Contact us today for professional generator services including installation! Call us at (561) 408-5147 for a free estimate before peak storm season!
Schedule Online(561) 408-5147Backup Power Before the Storm, Not After
Having a whole-home standby generator helps your family prepare for South Florida’s tumultuous storm season (June through November). It’s critical to plan ahead, when possible, to make outages less impactful for your family.
Planning generator installation before the season starts gives you plenty of lead time, which helps ensure you have reliable backup power when and where you need it. In Florida, power outages can be frequent, especially during peak storm season, making backup power a must-have for families.
The generator installation process takes time. It includes choosing the right generator size for your home, permitting, gas line and electrical hookups, and a final inspection. Demand for installations spike during storm season, so lead times may lengthen. Starting the process in the spring gives you plenty of time to make sure your system is ready to go when storm season rolls around. Additionally, securing financing early helps prevent you from scrambling for funds after a storm warning has been posted.
What Whole-Home Generator Installation Involves
Installing a whole-home generator is a straightforward but multi-step process. Let’s break down the whole-home generator installation process step-by-step, so you understand what it entails.
1. Assessment and Generator Sizing
The first step of the installation process is to determine what size generator you need through an in-home assessment. A generator technician will evaluate your home’s electrical panel, square footage, and the systems or appliances you want to keep running during power outages, including HVAC, refrigeration, well pumps, and more. With this information, the technician will determine the right generator size for your household’s needs.
2. Permitting
Generally, electrical and building permits are required for your local municipality before installation begins. Our team submits the necessary paperwork and coordinates required inspections with the county or city so you can sit back and relax. Permitting timelines can vary significantly, which is another reason why planning ahead is helpful.
3. Concrete Pad Installation
Once permits have been secured, a concrete or composite pad will be laid outside your home for the standby generator to sit on. This pad will be placed following local setback and clearance codes and provide a stable foundation. A concrete pad helps protect your unit from shifting or flooding.
4. Electrical and Gas Line Work
A licensed electrician will connect the standby generator to your home electrical panel with an automatic transfer switch. The automatic transfer switch enables the generator to automatically kick on when it detects an outage. It will seamlessly switch your home’s power source without you needing to do anything manually.
If your generator runs on natural gas or liquid propane, this stage will also include running the appropriate gas lines to your unit.
5. Final Inspection
Once the generator has been professionally installed and connected to the gas line and automatic transfer switch, a county or city inspector will assess the work to confirm it meets code.
We will also run a test cycle and walk you through how the generator works, including how to read warning lights and error codes on the unit.
One In-House Crew from Start to Finish
Reliable Power Systems is proud to offer a streamlined generator installation process with no subcontractors. Our in-house team handles every aspect of the installation process, from electrical work to trenching to gas to permitting.
Working with one accountable team helps prevent the headache of coordinating with multiple companies and wondering who’s responsible for certain tasks. A delay in one area can impact the timeline for another, especially when subcontractors are involved.
That’s why we keep all work in-house to prevent communication gaps. The same company that sizes your home is the same one that pours the concrete pad, runs the gas line, wires the transfer switch, and pulls permits.
Choosing and Sizing Your Generator
Reliable Power Systems works with the top manufacturers in the industry, including Generac, Kohler, and Briggs & Stratton.
As a Generac Premier dealer, we’re in the top 1% of generator companies for Generac's standards for sales, installation, and service. We’re also a Kohler Titanium dealer, meaning we’re in the top 3% of Kohler home generator dealers nationwide.
An in-home consultation is the best way to choose the right generator for your needs. One of our technicians will conduct load calculations to ensure you get the right size of generator. Here’s a quick reference table for generator sizing:
| Home size | Number of Bedrooms | General kW Range |
|---|---|---|
| Tiny home | 1 | 2-4 kW |
| Small home | 2 | 3-7 kW |
| Medium home | 3 | 7-15 kW |
| Large home | 4+ | 15-22 kW |
Schedule an in-house sizing assessment today!
What Does Installation Cost?
The cost of generator installation can vary widely based on factors, such as size, brand/model, and the complexity of your home electrical setup. Every home’s electrical needs are different, so the most accurate way to know what generator installation will cost is to schedule an in-home assessment.
One of our skilled technicians will give you a transparent price estimate before any work depends, based on several influential factors:
- Generator size: Size is one of the most impactful factors influencing the total cost of installation. A 5kW generator costs much less than a 15kW+ model.
- Brand and model: The specific unit you choose also matters. Different manufacturers and generator lines vary in price based on features, warranty coverage, and build quality.
- Electrical panel setup: If you live in an older home with an outdated electrical panel, you may need a panel upgrade before getting a generator, which adds to the overall cost.
- Trenching and gas line distance: Depending on your property’s layout, your generator may sit close or far away from its fuel source or electrical panel. The further the generator sits, the more trenching and line work is required.
- Permitting fees: Permitting fees vary based on your home’s location and are built into the overall cost of installation.
- Site conditions: Any landscaping changes, drainage adjustments, and concrete pad placement can impact labor and material costs.
You can use our free generator cost calculator as a baseline to guide you in planning for the installation process. Our team avoids quoting flat rates, and instead, walks through your family’s needs to give you an upfront itemized pricing estimate.
Why South Florida Homeowners Choose Reliable
Founded by state-certified master electrician Robert Biscardi, Reliable Power Systems has been serving South Florida homeowners for over 20 years.
Broad Service Area
Our service areas include Miami, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Naples, Fort Lauderdale, Sarasota, and more. Our team lives and works locally, so we understand homeowner challenges and the importance of being prepared for storm season.
Customer-Centric
Our friendly generator technicians and licensed electricians are dedicated to customer satisfaction. We take our jobs very seriously and focus on providing safe, code-compliant generator services.
Ongoing Services
Once we install your residential generator, we don’t disappear. Reliable offers ongoing generator maintenance services, such as annual inspections to keep your new unit operating efficiently.
Turnkey Generator Installation
With Reliable Power Systems, you don’t have to lift a finger during the installation process. Our in-house team handles everything from generator sizing to propane tank installation to pulling permits.
Contact us today for a free estimate and consultation!
Schedule Online(561) 408-5147Frequently Asked Questions
A backup power generator is a piece of permanently installed equipment outside your home. It only operates during a power outage, using your home’s regular power source (natural gas or propane) to keep the lights and appliances running.
Our team of generator installers offer electrical services for homes in Fort Lauderdale, FL and will help you choose a standby system to ensure you can maintain electricity throughout the year. Our high-quality gas backup generators have a monitoring system that automatically switches the unit on when the municipal power supply goes down. Once power is restored, the generator shuts off.
There is a night and day difference between these two. Portable generators are only a temporary solution to your power outage problems. They are noisy, only able to power a small amount at one time, and need to be manually brought out and connected whenever there is an outage. Plus, temporary portable units contribute to another risk during hurricane season: carbon monoxide poisoning if set up improperly.
Standby generators (or backup power home generators), on the other hand, are a much more reliable and convenient way to keep your power on during a storm. These systems automatically provide electricity to your entire house during an outage without disrupting your life.
Our team of experts takes a multitude of factors into consideration–the size of the space, appliances, and more before making their recommendation. We recommend checking out our Generator Buying Guide to learn more.
Why Work With Reliable Power Systems?
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