Generator Installation in Novato, CA
Standby generators, transfer switches and battery backup sized to the circuits that matter. Serving Novato and Marin County.
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MAIN 200AGenerator Installation in Novato, CA
A standby generator that runs your whole Novato 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.
| 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 | Novato and Marin County, California |
What we cover
Generator Installation work we handle for Novato homes and businesses.
- Concrete or composite pad and mounting
- Automatic transfer switch installation and wiring
- Generac, Kohler, Briggs & Stratton and Champion units
- Portable generator inlet boxes
- Grounding, bonding and utility coordination
- Manual transfer switches and interlock kits
- Whole house standby generator installation
- Commissioning, load test and owner walkthrough
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.
Situations we see in Novato
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.
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.
Not sure what size to buy
We meter and calculate rather than estimate. Most Novato homes land between 14kW and 26kW depending on AC, well pumps and electric ranges.
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.
Novato coverage
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Reviews from Marin County
Tesla Wall Connector in the garage, clean conduit run, done in an afternoon. They talked me out of a panel upgrade I didn't actually need.
Devon W.EV charger · NovatoKitchen 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 · NovatoGFCI in the bathroom kept tripping. They found real leakage in an old fixture rather than just replacing the GFCI and calling it done.
Nadia F.GFCI repair · NovatoGenerator Installation in Novato — questions
How much does a whole house generator cost in Novato?
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.
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 Novato?
Yes, and often a gas permit too. We handle the electrical permit and inspection and coordinate with your gas contractor or plumber.
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.
Can you install a battery instead of a generator in Novato?
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.
Book generator installation in Novato
Call and speak to a dispatcher now, or send the details and we will come back with a time and a price.