Reliable, automatic backup power — installed, delivered & serviced by Think Electric across Mesa, the Phoenix Valley, and Tucson.
Mesa and nearby Phoenix-area cities experience occasional grid outages from storms, equipment failures, and planned maintenance. For families with medical needs, home businesses, refrigeration, or long home-office hours, a permanently installed standby generator provides peace of mind: automatic start, whole-home power, and continuous operation on natural gas (as available) or propane.
(See Mesa building & permitting resources for generator installations through the local development department — mesaaz.gov.)
The licensed electrical contractors at Think Electric can handle all your energy storage needs. We have a special emphasis and expertise in generators of all sizes for both residential and commercial applications.
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Anyone who needs reliable electricity, whether for their entire home, or specific medical equipment and devices, can benefit from a whole-house generator.
Sizing is about matching your essential and non-essential loads to generator kW capacity. Whole-house standby units typically range from ~12 kW (partial whole-house for smaller homes) to 26+ kW for larger modern homes. Typical guidance:
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Propane vs Natural Gas (what to choose in Mesa)
Brands we recommend (and why)
Generac
wide dealer/parts network, many residential models.
Kohler
strong build and performance history for whole-house units.
Cummins
industrial heritage, robust for larger homes or mixed commercial-residential needs.
Briggs & Stratton
value options for smaller installs; check specs and warranty.
Mesa and nearby Phoenix-area cities experience occasional grid outages from storms, equipment failures, and planned maintenance. For families with medical needs, home businesses, refrigeration, or long home-office hours, a permanently installed standby generator provides peace of mind: automatic start, whole-home power, and continuous operation on natural gas (as available) or propane.
(See Mesa building & permitting resources for generator installations through the local Development Services Department.)
mesaaz.gov.
We deliver, install and maintain standby systems anywhere in Mesa and across the Phoenix Valley (Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Tempe, Scottsdale, Phoenix) and Tucson on request. Our services include
Free on-site assessment & load audit
we list essential circuits, medical equipment, HVAC needs
Permitting & inspections
We pull all required permits with the City of Mesa and handle inspection scheduling.
Installation
concrete pad, fuel connection (natural gas hookup or propane tank install), ATS wiring, transfer switch hookup and startup testing.
Commision and training
we demonstrate testing, auto-transfer operation and maintenance tasks.
Maintenance plans
annual service, load testing, oil/filter changes, part replacement and 24/7 response options.
Warranty & parts
factory warranty handling and local parts sourcing for minimised downtime.
Propane runtime estimates assume a 500-gallon propane tank with ~60% usable capacity ≈ 300 gallons usable (actual usable amount depends on tank/temperature). Elliott Electric Supply
Fuel burn rates (gallons per hour) are model-specific; below we use manufacturer-typical mid-range numbers as examples (half-load gph from residential standby spec sheets such as Generac). Use these as planning estimates — exact numbers come from the selected unit’s spec sheet.
Natural gas: runtime is effectively unlimited while gas service is available (subject to utility availability). Propane is limited by tank size and refills.
(Rounded estimates. Exact runtimes depend on actual load, generator model and whether HVAC runs continuously; natural gas removes the tank limit but is subject to utility availability.) Generac
| Generator size (approx kW) | Runtime | Typical propane usage | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 kW
Essentials only
|
≈ 375 hr
(~15.6 days)
|
0.8 gph | Lights, fridge, modem, 1–2 circuits (no central A/C) |
| 12 kW
Small home / essential circuits
|
≈ 250 hr
(~10.4 days)
|
1.2 gph | Essential circuits + small window A/C or single zone |
| 20 kW
Medium home
|
≈ 127 hr
(~5.3 days)
|
2.36 gph | Most circuits, fridge, sump, some HVAC cycling |
| 24–26 kW
Larger home
|
≈ 120 hr
(~5 days)
|
~2.5 gph | Whole house including most HVAC cycles |
| 40 kW+
Very large / industrial
|
≈ 50–75 hr | 4–6 gph | Industrial-style loads, large homes, farms |
| Generator size (approx kW) | Runtime | Typical propane usage | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 kW
Essentials only
|
≈ 375 hr
(~15.6 days)
|
0.8 gph | Lights, fridge, modem, 1–2 circuits (no central A/C) |
| 12 kW
Small home / essential circuits
|
≈ 250 hr
(~10.4 days)
|
1.2 gph | Essential circuits + small window A/C or single zone |
| 20 kW
Medium home
|
≈ 127 hr
(~5.3 days)
|
2.36 gph | Most circuits, fridge, sump, some HVAC cycling |
| 24–26 kW
Larger home
|
≈ 120 hr
(~5 days)
|
~2.5 gph | Whole house including most HVAC cycles |
| 40 kW+
Very large / industrial
|
≈ 50–75 hr | 4–6 gph | Industrial-style loads, large homes, farms |
CPAP — typical 30–70 W (≈ 0.03–0.07 kW). Even a small standby generator will run a CPAP for many nights. If the CPAP includes a heated humidifier, budget additional wattage. EcoFlow
Home oxygen concentrator — typical 300–600 W. A 12–20 kW standby easily covers one or more concentrators plus essential home circuits; we will specifically list and size for each device on the site survey. Main Clinic Supply
Because each home is different — fuel hookup, load size, grading, location, electrical upgrades, site prep, permitting, etc. — these are ballpark ranges to help homeowners in Mesa plan ahead:
Simpler fuel line, smaller pad, fewer circuits, easier wiring
More wiring, heavier load capacity, more complex site prep
Large pad, extra conduits, multiple A/C units, long fuel piping runs
Because some of your neighbors may get different terrain or constraints, you’ll want us to come out for a free site visit so we can model your precise cost.
Installing a whole-house standby generator is a significant investment, but there are several ways to make it more manageable:
Generally, no — standard propane, natural gas or diesel standby generators are not eligible for the residential clean-energy tax credit. Battery storage or solar components may be eligible; medical-necessity deductions can sometimes apply. We document anything you might claim and advise checking with your tax professional. IRS
Typical residential installations take 1–3 days (depending on site prep, fuel hookup, and inspection timing). We handle permits and coordinate inspections with the City of Mesa.
Yes. A properly installed standby generator with an automatic transfer switch senses outage and starts within seconds, restoring power to pre-configured circuits.
Annual maintenance (oil/filter change, load test, battery check) is typical; we provide maintenance plans and emergency service. Regular maintenance preserves warranty and reliability.
Many homes can be fully powered by a 20–25 kW unit; larger homes or heavy electric heat/A/C requirements may need 30–40 kW. We’ll perform a detailed load calc during the free site visit.
Book a free home assessment — we come to you anywhere in Mesa and the East Valley.
We perform a load audit, recommend a model & fuel type, and provide a fixed quote that includes permits, pad, hookups and testing.
On approval we schedule install, pull permits, install, commission, and train your household.
Optional: enroll in our annual service plan.
Think Electric provides complete whole-home backup power solutions across Mesa and the surrounding communities. From new generator installations and transfer switch setups to ongoing service and maintenance, our licensed technicians ensure your home stays powered through any outage. We proudly serve every part of Mesa — including neighborhoods like Las Sendas, Red Mountain Ranch, Eastmark, Alta Mesa, and Dobson Ranch — as well as nearby areas such as Gilbert, Tempe, Chandler, and Apache Junction. Whether you’re near Downtown Mesa, the Red Mountain area, or along Power, Baseline, and Southern Avenues, Think Electric is your trusted local source for reliable, whole-home backup power you can count on.
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