Power outages can leave homeowners without heating, refrigeration, lighting, and other important systems. A homeowner in Mequon called the electricians at Crown Electrical to ask about installing a home standby generator that could keep their priority items running when utility power goes out.

We visited the property to review the existing electrical setup and talk through what the homeowner wanted to back up. We also looked at possible generator locations and gathered the details needed to size and plan the system correctly.

Choosing the Right Generator for the Home

Generator sizing depends on what the homeowner expects to use during an outage. Some people want broad coverage throughout the home, while others are focused on a smaller group of important electrical loads. For this project, we discussed which parts of the home mattered most to the customer. We then reviewed the electrical system and calculated the power needed to support those priorities. That information helped us select an appropriate Generac unit rather than recommending a generator based on guesswork.

The outdoor placement also needed to work with the home’s electrical equipment and incoming gas service. We considered those connections during the assessment so the work could be planned before the generator arrived.

Completing the Generac Generator Installation

After the project scope was approved, we ordered the generator and arranged for it to be delivered to the Mequon property. We also brought in a local plumber to install the gas line that would fuel the unit.

The generator installation took place over a couple of days. We connected the standby generator to the home’s electrical system and installed the Generac equipment needed to manage backup power. Once the electrical and gas work was finished, the project moved through the required inspection.

The completed system is ready to supply power automatically when an outage interrupts the home’s regular electrical service. The homeowner does not need to bring out a portable generator or set up temporary cords during severe weather or a utility interruption.

Ongoing Support From an Authorized Generac Dealer

Crown Electrical is an authorized Generac dealer and installer. We are also certified to perform Generac maintenance and warranty work, which means the homeowner can call us for service after the original installation.

A home standby generator installation in Mequon starts with understanding what you want available when the power goes out. Contact Crown Electrical to schedule an on-site assessment and discuss the right backup power setup for your home.