How long does it take to install a Residential Emergency Home Standby generator?

The air-cooled 7 kW generators, 10 kW, 13KW, and 16 kW generators, which comes equipped with a comprehensive installation kit, can take as little as 8 hours to install. The liquid-cooled 15 kW to 45 kW generators will normally require 2 to 4 days for a complete installation. Air-cooled units are typically installed on a composite mounting pad. Liquid-cooled units, because of their additional weight, must be installed on a stronger mounting surface. The increased installation time for the liquid-cooled is partially due to the increased weight requirements, but is also due to the additional work required for a proper electrical installation.

The length of time is based on a typical application. It does not apply to applications that require extended runs of conduit or gas piping or the placement of a unit far from the incoming gas or electrical service.

Should I consider a Service / Maintenance contract?

Yes. Service contracts purchased through Perkins Electric assure that your emergency home standby generator will always run at peak efficiency. Our years of experience in this business have shown that the generators having the most problems are those that have been poorly maintained. Poor maintenance and service only leads to costly repairs and unreliability.