Generator Service in Smyrna

Your Trusted Choice for Generator Services & Backup Solutions in Smyrna, GA

Securing your home with a reliable standby generator is the ultimate defense against the disruptive and unpredictable power outages common in Smyrna. Choosing the correct unit and ensuring it is sized and installed to meet your household’s specific power demands are critical steps. A professional installation guarantees your generator will automatically and seamlessly activate when utility power fails.

We bring over 25 years of focused experience in providing safe and dependable electrical solutions, including generator installation, all led by a master electrician. Our family-owned company ensures your safety, performs background checks on all staff, and maintains an A+ Rating with the BBB® for trustworthy service.

If you are considering a new generator installation in Smyrna, call our licensed experts today at (404) 471-3847 or reach out online for a consultation and a free estimate.

Essential Steps in Selecting the Right Generator

Selecting a generator is a decision that impacts your home’s security and comfort for many years, making it important to carefully assess your specific needs before installation. Simply choosing the largest unit available is inefficient, while choosing a unit that is too small can lead to frequent shutdowns and component damage during an outage. Professional assessment prevents both of these common and costly mistakes.

The first critical step involves calculating the electrical load required for the specific appliances you need to operate during a power loss. This calculation should account for large-draw items like air conditioners, electric ovens, and well pumps. Furthermore, you must decide between a whole-house system that powers everything and a system that only runs essential circuits, a choice often driven by the home's size and budget. The availability of natural gas versus liquid propane fuel in your Smyrna neighborhood also affects the best unit selection.

• Determine Power Needs (Sizing): Calculate the starting and running wattage requirements for all essential appliances, including the HVAC system, water heater, and refrigeration units.
• Fuel Source Availability: Decide if a natural gas generator is feasible based on existing utility lines, or if a liquid propane unit is a better fit for your property setup.
• Whole House vs. Essential Circuit: Choose the capacity that best balances budget with necessity, ensuring the generator can handle the required loads without tripping circuits.
• Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) Type: Select an ATS that matches the generator's capacity and ensures safe, code-compliant isolation from the utility grid during operation.
• Physical Placement: Consider noise output and local setback regulations to find a location on your property that is compliant and safe for the unit's operation and venting.

Our Complete Standby Generator Installation Process

Installing a standby generator system is a major project that involves electrical, plumbing (gas/propane), and structural work, all of which must be integrated seamlessly. When we install a system for a Smyrna home, we manage the entire project from initial consultation to the final inspection, ensuring full safety and functionality. We follow a strict protocol to guarantee a reliable, code-compliant result.

• We finalize the selection, placement, and secure all necessary local permits (electrical and gas/propane) required for the generator installation.
• We prepare the designated site, often installing a concrete pad or base for the generator unit to sit on, ensuring it is level and meets all required setbacks.
• Our master electrician-led team installs the Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS), correctly wiring it to your home's main electrical panel and the generator unit.
• We oversee the connection of the generator to the fuel source (natural gas or propane), ensuring all lines and connections are safe and fully compliant with code.
• We safely connect the generator's main electrical output to the ATS, performing all necessary wiring to protect against back-feed into the utility grid.
• We conclude with a full load test, verifying the generator starts automatically, handles the required home circuits without surging, and performs reliably under simulated outage conditions.