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# Generator Installation in Carlsbad, CA

Standby generators, transfer switches and battery backup sized to the circuits that matter. Serving Carlsbad and San Diego County.

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## Service directory — Carlsbad

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## Generator Installation in Carlsbad, CA

A standby generator that runs your whole Carlsbad house is a different machine from one that keeps the fridge, the furnace and a few lights alive. Rupert Electrical Solutions starts with a load study so you buy the right size instead of the one on the showroom floor.

Call (833) 652-8933 and describe what is happening. If it is a same-day job we will book it today, and if it needs a site visit to quote properly we will tell you that too.

Generator Installation — the essentials
Common sizes | 14kW to 26kW air-cooled for homes, larger liquid-cooled for estates
Transfer equipment | Service-rated automatic transfer switch or interlocked main
Duration | One to two days electrical, plus gas and inspection scheduling
Included | Load study, permit, pad, wiring, commissioning and a live test
Service area | Carlsbad and San Diego County, California

## What we cover

Generator Installation work we handle for Carlsbad homes and businesses.

- Whole house standby generator installation
- Concrete or composite pad and mounting
- Portable generator inlet boxes
- Critical-load subpanels for essential circuits
- Commissioning, load test and owner walkthrough
- Grounding, bonding and utility coordination
- Automatic transfer switch installation and wiring
- Generac, Kohler, Briggs & Stratton and Champion units

### Not sure which you need?

Describe the symptom and we will tell you what it usually means. Most callers get a straight answer in a couple of minutes, and about a third of the time it turns out to be smaller than they expected.

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## Situations we see in Carlsbad

### Not sure what size to buy

We meter and calculate rather than estimate. Most Carlsbad homes land between 14kW and 26kW depending on AC, well pumps and electric ranges.

### Extension cords through a window

Common and genuinely dangerous. An inlet box and interlock costs a fraction of a standby unit and ends the practice.

### Whole house or essential circuits

A critical-load subpanel is far cheaper than whole-house coverage and keeps heat, refrigeration and internet running. We price both.

### Existing generator won't start on outage

Usually the transfer switch, the battery or the exercise routine, not the engine. We diagnose the switching first.

## Carlsbad coverage

Generator Installation across Carlsbad and the towns around it.

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## Reviews from San Diego County

★★★★★

Our restaurant lost the walk-in circuit on a Friday. They came out after close, traced it to a failed feeder lug, and we opened Saturday on time.

Ken A.Commercial repair · Carlsbad
★★★★★

We needed a 200 amp panel before our EV charger install. They did the load calculation, pulled the permit, and had the whole thing done and inspected in a week.

Priya N.Panel upgrade · Carlsbad
★★★★★

Kitchen breaker kept popping whenever we ran the microwave and kettle. They put in a dedicated circuit instead of just telling us to use one appliance at a time.

Alicia G.Dedicated circuit · Carlsbad

## Generator Installation in Carlsbad — questions

Can you install a battery instead of a generator in Carlsbad?

Yes. Battery backup runs silent, needs no fuel and pairs with solar, but has a fixed energy budget. For multi-day PSPS events a generator still wins on runtime.

Will the generator start automatically when the power goes out?

With an automatic transfer switch, yes, typically within 10 to 30 seconds. With a manual switch or interlock you start it and flip the switch yourself, which is a cheaper install.

Do I need a permit to install a generator in Carlsbad?

Yes, and often a gas permit too. We handle the electrical permit and inspection and coordinate with your gas contractor or plumber.

How much does a whole house generator cost in Carlsbad?

The unit is roughly half the project. The rest is the transfer switch, pad, gas line, electrical and permit. Sizing drives everything, so call (833) 652-8933 and we will run a load study before quoting.

How often does a standby generator need service?

An annual service plus the weekly self-exercise cycle. The exercise routine matters more than owners expect, because it is what catches a dead battery before an outage does.

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## Book generator installation in Carlsbad

Call and speak to a dispatcher now, or send the details and we will come back with a time and a price.

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