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Home Generator Installation
Before the power goes out in a storm, call the electricians at Palmer Electric for an estimate for your home generator installation. Whether you need permanent standby power generation or a manual back-up generator system for your home, the electricians at Palmer Electric are experienced in the installation of your equipment.
Call us today at 407-646-8700 for information on home or commercial generator installation. We are the #1 generator installation company in Central Florida. Call us to learn about anything from our annual service inspections for residential generators to our portable generator installation services and more.
4 Steps to Install a Generator in Orlando or Central Florida
Step 1: Choose a Location
A home consultation with one of our technicians will help you pick a location for the generator. Your generator should be installed in a safe, dry area that is well-ventilated and away from any windows or doors to prevent exhaust fumes from entering the home. It should also be easily accessible for maintenance.
Step 2: Installation
Prepare your generator installation site with a sturdy concrete slab or pea gravel to ensure a stable and safe base.
Step 3: Connecting Fuel and Electrical
Your generator connects to both fuel and electrical systems to efficiently generate and distribute power during an outage Once the fuel line is connected and the transfer switch is installed next to the main breaker box, your generator will automatically sense power outages and switch over to provide uninterrupted power.
Step 4: Outage Simulation
After installing your generator, a technician conducts an outage simulation to ensure everything operates smoothly and reliably.
Generac Authorized Dealer
Palmer Electric is your local authorized Generac supplier. Contact us to purchase your Generac generator and for installation, maintenance and repair services for Generac generators in Orlando and Central Florida.
Generator Maintenance
To keep your home’s standby generator operating reliably when you need it most, Palmer Electric offers comprehensive generator maintenance services.
Generac Maintenance Packages – Starting at $399
These value-priced packages provide multi-point inspections, oil/filter changes, battery replacements, and more based on your generator’s service needs.
Generator Maintenance for All Brands
Our certified generator technicians can service any make/model per the manufacturer’s recommendations. Call us to get a quote for your specific generator.
Routine generator maintenance is essential for ensuring proper automatic operations, minimizing fuel consumption, extending engine life and preventing generator breakdowns. We recommend annual generator service at minimum. Call 407-646-8700 to schedule your generator maintenance visit today!
You will need to estimate your power needs by reading the label on each appliance you want to power. Each label will tell you how many watts are needed to power that appliance. Add all the watts from each item you want to power. Once you had the total wattages, multiply that by 1.5. That will let you know what size you need. For more information, read our latest article “A Guide to Choosing a Generator For your Home
A 10000 watt generator will power not only basic essentials, but also larger loads such as a central air conditioning unit. However, if you are wanting to power multiple appliances like coffee makers, toasters and more to addition to the essentials and larger loads, you may want a higher watt generator. A 20,000 watt generator will cover pretty much everything in your home.
Portable generators are good if you just want to power the essentials such as your refrigerator. These are gas powered and are plugged into your appliances. Standby/Automatic power generators are a good option if you want to power everything in your home. These are powered by natural gas or propane and will automatically turn on. For a detailed comparison, read our latest article “A Guide to Choosing a Generator For your Home”.
How long a generator last depends on a lot of things such as maintenance, fuel quality and usage. Diesel Generators can last up to 30,000 hours. Portable generators lifespan is usually around 3,000 hours.
If the generator uses natural gas then it would only last till the line of gas ends. If the generator uses diesel or propane, it depends on the tank size. A fuel tank that is a gallon or two in size will last around eight to ten hours. A 500 gallon tank should be able to last about a week.
The number one brand for generators is Generac. Generac produces all types of generators, as well as transfer switches. They provide 24/7 customer support to all customers and are committed to sustainability. Here at Palmer Electric, we install Generac generators. Call us today at 407-646-8700 for information on home or commercial generator installation.
Palmer Electric Company, the longest continuously operating electrical services company in Central Florida. Since 1951, we have provided electrical services to consumers, businesses, contractors, utilities and more. From changing hard to reach light bulbs, to wiring complex high-rise commercial buildings to responding to emergencies round-the-clock, Palmer’s highly trained electricians are there. One might say “You can’t be all things to all people.” At Palmer we say “Yes we can.”
I had a great experience with Palmer Electric. The technician they sent out was very honest and gave me a fair price on what I needed. I had to call them another time to change out my panel and they were very professional, quick, and I was happy with the price. I would recommend using them.
