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Generac whole-home generator installation in Atlanta

The Short AnswerSouthern Power Generators installs Generac air-cooled home standby generators from 10 to 28 kW across metro Atlanta. James Hill, a licensed Georgia Master Electrician (EN219300), sizes and installs every one. The site visit and estimate are free.
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Two Generac home standby generators installed side by side at an Atlanta home
What it does

Power that turns on by itself

A standby generator sits outside your home on a pad, like an A/C unit. It's connected to your natural gas line or a propane tank, and to your electrical panel through an automatic transfer switch.

When the power goes out, it starts on its own and takes over in seconds, whether you're home or not. When the power comes back, it shuts itself off.

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  1. The power goes out.
  2. The switch senses it and your generator starts on its own.
  3. Within seconds, the switch moves your home onto generator power.
  4. When utility power returns, it switches back and the generator shuts off.
Generac home standby generator beside a home on a sunny day
When the power goes out in Atlanta

Your home keeps running

A Generac home standby generator starts on its own within seconds of an outage, whether you're home or not. When the power comes back, it shuts itself off.

  • Starts automatically
  • Runs on natural gas or propane
  • Installed by a licensed Master Electrician
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Pick what stays on

Just the essentials, or the whole house

Some families want the fridge, the furnace, a few lights and the Wi-Fi. Others want the whole house to run like nothing happened. Both are fine. We size the generator to the way you live.

  • Heating and air conditioning
  • Refrigerator and freezer
  • Lights, outlets and Wi-Fi
  • Sump pumps and well pumps
  • Medical equipment
Generac sizes we install

Seven sizes, one right fit

Each size has its own page with Generac's specs. James recommends the right one after your free site visit.

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SizeGenerac modelLink
10 kW7257See details ›
14 kW7258See details ›
18 kW7259See details ›
22 kW7260See details ›
24 kW7261See details ›
26 kW7327See details ›
28 kW7282See details ›
Included with every install

No surprises on install day

Free site visit

And a written estimate with no hidden fees.

Generator & switch

The Generac generator and an automatic transfer switch.

Pad & placement

Set on a pad in a spot that meets code.

Gas hookup

Connected to your natural gas line, or a new propane tank.

Master Electrician

All electrical work by James. We never subcontract.

Sized to your home

James sizes it to what you want running, from essentials to the whole house.

Testing & walk-through

We test it and show you how it works before we leave.

5-year extended warranty

Every install comes with a 5-year extended warranty.

Financing

Pay over time with Synchrony. Learn more.

How it works

Four simple steps to backup power

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Tell us about your home and what matters most when the power's out.

Free site visit

James checks placement, your panel, your gas service and local code.

Written estimate

Equipment, installation and extras spelled out. No pressure, no hidden fees.

Install day

We set the generator, connect the gas, wire the transfer switch, test it and walk you through it before we leave.

After the install

Ready for the next storm, and the one after that

Our sister company, Southern Power Experts, handles yearly maintenance and warranty work, so your generator is ready when you need it. See maintenance and service plans.

Questions about generator installation

Your generator questions, answered

How much does it cost?
Every home is different. The price depends on the generator size, how far it sits from your gas meter and electrical panel, whether you need a propane tank, and any panel work. After a free site visit, James gives you a written estimate that spells out the equipment, installation and extras. No hidden fees and no pressure.
How long does installation take?
We'll give you a timeline with your estimate, based on equipment availability and your home.
What happens when the power goes out?
Your generator senses the outage and starts on its own within seconds. The automatic transfer switch moves your home onto generator power. When utility power comes back, it switches back and the generator shuts itself off.
Natural gas or propane?
Both work well. If you have natural gas, we connect to your line. If not, we install a propane tank.

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Ready before the next storm?

Tell us a little about your home and we'll call or text you to set up a free site visit.

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