What size generator does my home need?
Starting watts and the home's total electrical load determine the generator size. Earth Electric reviews running watts, motor startup demand, essential circuits, and panel capacity before recommending the installation scope. Refrigerator compressors, pumps, air conditioning, and other motor loads can change the power plan, so we assess the equipment list instead of sizing from floor area alone.
How is generator installation matched to the property before work starts?
The property assessment matches the generator plan to the panel, circuits, fuel needs, and equipment load. We inspect the electrical system, identify essential circuits, and compare starting watts with running watts. The resulting scope explains what the generator will support and what wiring or panel work the installation requires.
Which condition on the property changes the installation time?
Panel capacity and wiring access are the main property conditions that can change the work involved. A crowded panel, damaged wiring, limited equipment access, or unclear circuit layout can add electrical work before the generator connection is ready. We inspect these points first and explain the work scope in the estimate.
What should be ready before generator installation starts?
The property owner should know which appliances, circuits, or business systems need backup power. A list of equipment, recent panel concerns, and any generator information already available helps us plan the assessment. We then review the electrical load, fuel type, access, and selected circuits before wiring begins.
Can a generator installation include panel work?
Panel work can be part of generator installation when the existing panel cannot support the planned connection safely. We inspect the panel, circuit layout, and available capacity before adding equipment. If the panel has a buzzing sound, warm areas, or repeated breaker trips, we address that electrical concern as part of the work scope.
What does Earth Electric install during this service?
Earth Electric installs the planned generator wiring and connects selected property circuits after reviewing the electrical load. Our team also checks the panel, discusses fuel needs, and tests the completed connection. The exact equipment and wiring scope depends on the property and the loads the customer wants to support.
What happens if the power keeps going out after installation?
Repeated outages after installation require electrical troubleshooting before the generator system is blamed. We check the generator connection, selected circuits, panel condition, and signs of an outside utility issue. A burning smell, sparking outlet, or buzzing panel calls for immediate electrical attention and should not be handled by repeatedly resetting the breaker.
