Generator Installation Parent, Minnesota
Ensure your home or business never loses power again with professional, automatic standby generator installation.
Generator Installation Service in Parent, Minnesota
Never Be Left in the Dark Again
In a world that runs on electricity, a power outage can bring everything to a halt. From severe weather to unexpected grid failures, losing power can jeopardize the safety of your family, the security of your home, and the continuity of your business. A permanently installed standby generator is the most reliable defense against power disruptions. Unlike portable generators that require manual setup and refueling in difficult conditions, a standby system works automatically, providing seamless, uninterrupted power when you need it most.
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Get A QuoteWhy Invest in a Standby Generator?
Installing a generator is an investment in security, comfort, and peace of mind. The benefits are immediate and substantial during any outage:
- Automatic, Hands-Free Operation: The system detects a power loss, starts the generator, and switches your power source automatically within seconds. You don't have to do a thing.
- Uninterrupted Comfort & Safety: Keep your HVAC systems, lighting, and medical equipment running without interruption.
- Protection for Your Property: Ensure critical systems like sump pumps, well pumps, and security systems remain operational to prevent flooding and protect your home.
- Preserve Your Valuables: Keep refrigerators and freezers running to prevent hundreds of dollars in food spoilage.
- Business Continuity: For commercial properties, a generator keeps your lights on, servers running, and doors open, preventing lost revenue and productivity.
Choosing the Right Generator for Your Needs
We can help you select the perfect generator solution based on your specific requirements. The two main options are:
- Whole-House Generators: These powerful units are designed to provide enough electricity to run your entire property, just as if the power never went out.
- Essential Circuit Generators: A more budget-conscious option that is wired to power only your most critical circuits, such as your refrigerator, furnace, well pump, and select lights and outlets.
We work with leading brands and can install systems that run on natural gas or liquid propane, depending on your property's available utilities.
Our Comprehensive Installation Process
A safe and reliable generator installation is a complex process that involves electrical and plumbing expertise. Our licensed professionals handle every detail, including an on-site consultation to determine the correct generator size, preparation of the mounting pad, installation of the generator itself, and connection to both the fuel source and your home’s electrical system via an Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS). The ATS is the brains of the system, safely disconnecting you from the grid during an outage and automatically switching to generator power. We conduct thorough testing and provide a full demonstration to ensure you are comfortable with your new system.
Generator Installation FAQs
Whole-house generators are permanent, but they do add to your home’s resale value. Many buyers see them as a major selling point. If you want to take yours with you, it can usually be removed and reinstalled at your new home by a professional.
Pricing depends on the generator size, fuel type, and installation complexity. On average, installed systems range from $14,000 to $18,000, but smaller or larger projects may fall outside this range. We offer free estimates.
It can run as long as it has a fuel supply. On natural gas, it can run indefinitely. With propane, run time depends on the size of your tank (a 500-gallon tank may last a week or more depending on usage).
Yes. A properly sized whole-house generator can power everything—heating and cooling, lights, appliances, sump pumps, medical equipment, and electronics. During installation, we’ll help determine the right size to cover your household’s needs.
When the utility power goes out, the system automatically detects the outage and starts within seconds. It then powers your home until electricity from the utility company is restored. Once power returns, it shuts itself off and resets for the next outage.
A whole-house generator installed by Augusta Plumbing Heating Air Conditioning is a permanently installed backup power system that automatically supplies electricity to your entire home during a power outage. Unlike portable generators, it runs on natural gas or propane and connects directly to your home’s electrical system.