Generator Installation

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Trust The Home Depot's professionals to install your generator.

Licensed and Insured
Our contractors are handpicked and undergo a thorough background screening process.

Reliable
We use premium-quality products and offer a minimum one-year labor warranty.

Safe
All of our work meets applicable safety and building codes.

Project Management
Our MyInstall tool provides free start-to-finish project management.

Flexible Financing
We offer financing options, along with one competitive project price.

Submit a lead form and hear back from one of our professionals within one business day.

See What to Expect

When you sign up to have your generator installed you’ll get MyInstall, an online tool that provides up-to-date information and progress. Plus, you’ll get start-to-finish support on the key phases of your project, including:

• Consultation • Installation
• Purchase • Completion

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The Best Way to Keep on Top of Your Project

Simply provide your email address and we'll set you up with a free, personalized MyInstall portal. You’ll get:

• Direct communication with your primary contact
• Project milestones and what to expect throughout the process
• How to prepare yourself and your home for each installation phase
• FAQs, personalized help and supporting info

LEARN MORE ABOUT BACKUP GENERATORS

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SEE HOW STANDBY GENERATORS WORK

Learn how standby generators operate and what's needed for installation, along with the features, benefits and how to find the generator that's right for your home.

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AFFORDABLE BACKUP POWER FROM GE

GE offers a whole-house backup power solution that manages your home's emergency power needs with a flexible, low-cost and customizable platform.

GENERATOR BUYING GUIDE

Consult our generator buying guide before you purchase a new generator. Whether your needs include back-up power for home, business, recreation, or a worksite, use our online tool to easily choose an automatic standby or portable generator for any space.

Our Personalized, Start-to-Finish Project Management Makes It Easy For You

We're there for you every step of the way, from our no-obligation, in-home consultation to installation and final review.

•   We'll call within 48 hours to schedule an in-home survey.
•   We'll assess the installation site, inspect the electrical service panel and circuits, and review appliances and lifestyle demands.
•   We'll obtain any necessary permits, deliver your new generator and connect it.
•   When the project's done, we'll thoroughly clean the job site, conduct a final inspection and show you how to operate your new
    generator.
•   We'll also review all product and service warranties with you and arrange any required inspections.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I run my generator all the time to help ease my electrical bill?
A: No. Your generator should be used as a temporary power source during times of emergency. It is best used to keep essential appliances running when your main source of power is unavailable.

Q: What powers my generator?
A: You may choose either gas or propane as a fuel source. If you already have a gas connection, we will contact your gas company for the connection. A separate service may be required for propane.

Q: Do generators make much noise?
A: If you require quiet, inquire about a larger, liquid-cooled model. While air-cooled models are smaller, they tend to operate more loudly than liquid-cooled generators.

Q: How long does it take for my emergency generator to start?
A: Backup generators are installed to provide seamless power in the event of an outage.

Get Started

If you have any additional questions about your generator installation project, please call 1-800-557-5221.

BE PREPARED FOR A POWER OUTAGE. LET THE HOME DEPOT PROFESSIONALS INSTALL YOUR HOME GENERATOR.

Whether you need temporary power for medical, heating, cooling or lighting reasons, turn to The Home Depot professionals for home generator installation. As the #1 distributor and installer of emergency standby generators, we handpick installers and home service professionals who meet the highest standards for experience, know-how and customer service to get your backup generator installation project done right. We screen and perform background checks on all of our service installers before we send them out on any job, to ensure they have all applicable licenses and insurance.

Backed by at least a one-year service warranty, we offer liquid- or air-cooled generators to keep your essential appliances working seamlessly when the power's out. We'll help with your home-energy assessment and find the most efficient solution for you and your budget.

Our flexible financing options will help get your project underway. When you hire The Home Depot home services for your emergency generator installation project, you know we'll get the job done right and stand behind our work.

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