Stay Powered Through Any Outage
Getting a power outage in your Arizona home? Explore backup generators and home generator installation with Think Electric.
We install transfer switches, enabling your system to activate on its own during a power outage.
Our generator maintenance programs help keep your unit ready, involving checks of fluids, batteries, and run tests.
We work with various models, including popular Generac home generators, understanding their specific requirements
Our residential electrician helps select the right size generator and advises on optimal and code-compliant placement.
Home generators, also known as backup generators, are permanently installed systems designed to automatically supply electricity to your home during a power outage. Unlike portable units, these systems are integrated directly with your home’s electrical panel via an automatic transfer switch. When utility power fails, the generator detects the interruption, starts automatically, and begins powering selected circuits or your entire home within seconds, often running on natural gas or propane for extended operation.
In Arizona, events like monsoon storms or extreme summer heat put a strain on the power grid and can lead to unexpected outages. Having a home generator installed provides a layer of preparedness — ensuring critical systems like air conditioning, refrigeration, medical equipment, and communication devices can continue to run. A licensed electrical contractor or residential electrician handles the complex home generator installation process, giving you a power source that always stays on.
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Investing in home generators offers significant advantages, especially when faced with a power outage in the Arizona climate.
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First, a proper home generator installation begins with careful planning. Our residential electrician assesses your power requirements to recommend the correctly sized generator—options range from smaller units powering circuits to larger home generators capable of running the whole house. Think Electric is determine the best location for the unit, considering noise levels, exhaust, clearance requirements, and local codes in Arizona. Furthermore, the fuel source, typically natural gas or propane, needs to be safely connected by qualified personnel.
Second, the electrical integration is a vital step handled by a specialized electrical contractor. This involves installing the automatic transfer switch, which is the brain of the system, disconnecting your home from the grid during an outage and connecting it to the backup generators. The generator installation includes running appropriately gauged electrical wiring from the generator to the transfer switch and then to your main electrical panel repair. Finally, thorough testing confirms the system operates automatically as intended when utility power is halted.
Like any mechanical system, home generators require periodic attention. Regular generator maintenance typically involves checking oil and coolant levels, inspecting belts and hoses, testing the battery, cleaning filters, and performing a test run under load to confirm everything functions as intended. Scheduling routine generator maintenance, often annually, helps identify potential issues before they cause a failure during an actual power outage. Think Electric offers maintenance programs for various models, including Generac home generators.
Moreover, even with solid upkeep, occasional home generator repair might be necessary over the unit’s lifespan. Issues could range from starting problems to inconsistent power output or warning indicators activating. If you notice unusual noises, leaks, or failure during a self-test, it’s important to contact a qualified technician as soon as possible. When you address the repair quickly, it makes sure that your backup generators are prepared for the next time the lights go out in Arizona.
The automatic transfer switch constantly monitors utility power. When it detects an interruption, it signals the home generators to start and transfers the electrical load.
Most permanently installed backup generators run on natural gas or liquid propane (LP), offering longer run times compared to gasoline used in portable units.
Annual generator maintenance is generally recommended by manufacturers, like Generac, to keep the unit in optimal condition and ready for any power outage.
Costs include the generator unit itself, the automatic transfer switch, installation labor (electrical and potentially plumbing for gas), permits, and site preparation.7
Generac home generators are a popular and reliable brand often well-suited for residential use. We can discuss various brands during your consultation.
Assessment And Sizing
We evaluate your power needs and home layout to recommend the right-size home generators.
Permitting And Site Prep
We manage permits and prepare the installation site, including the concrete pad and fuel line access.
Generator Installation Connection
Our electrician installs the generator, transfer switch, and wiring, followed by thorough system testing.
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Whether you need an emergency repair, a system upgrade, or new installations, Think Electric provides trustworthy and professional electrical services in Maricopa County.
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