Whole Home Backup Generator Installation
Never lose heat, sump pumps or the fridge again. Charged Electric sizes and installs standby generators with automatic transfer switches for homes across Kitchener-Waterloo and Wilmot Township. Upfront pricing, ESA inspection handled.
What a Home Generator Install Involves
Backup power
A standby generator sits outside like an air conditioner, runs on natural gas or propane, and starts itself when the power drops. The install is mostly electrical work: sizing, the automatic transfer switch, and tying it into your panel safely.
What we handle:
Load calculation: whole-home coverage or just the essentials like heat, sump pump, fridge and well pump
Automatic transfer switch installation at your panel
Coordination with a licensed gas fitter for the fuel connection
ESA notification and inspection, so the install is documented for your insurer
We install and service all major generator brands, and we'll tell you honestly whether your home needs whole-home coverage or a smaller essential-loads setup.
The Power Goes Out. Your House Doesn't Notice.
Charged Electric installs standby generators for homes across New Hamburg, Wilmot Township and Kitchener-Waterloo. Ice storms and summer outages don't ask permission; a properly installed generator means the sump keeps pumping and the furnace keeps running.
Backup Power
- Starts Itself in Seconds
- The transfer switch senses the outage and starts the generator automatically, whether you're home or away.
- Sized to Your Home
- Whole-home or essentials-only: we run the load calculation and quote both options so you can pick with real numbers.
- Licensed, Insured, ESA Inspected
- ECRA/ESA licensed 7011473 and fully insured. The wiring and transfer switch are inspected and documented, which your home insurer will want.
- Service After the Install
- Checks and repairs to keep it start-ready, including generators we didn't install.
Whole Home or Just the Essentials?
Sized right
Not every home needs every circuit backed up. A smaller generator covering the furnace, sump pump, refrigerator, well pump and a few lights costs less and still carries you through a multi-day outage. A whole-home unit keeps everything running like nothing happened.
How we help you choose:
List what actually matters to your household during an outage
Run the load calculation on those circuits
Quote both options upfront, with the trade-offs explained plainly
Ask about our whole-home generator installs when we quote yours; homeowners we've done this for are happy to be references. Request a quote and we'll get back to you within one business day.
From Load List to First Auto-Start
How it works
1. Request a quote
Call or submit the form. We respond within one business day, or immediately for emergencies.
2. Clear scope and price
Upfront pricing and timelines before work starts. No surprises.
3. Done right, to code
We handle ESA notifications and inspections. Work is complete when it passes.
Get a generator quote
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They installed a whole home generator for us. Top notch job! Everything went tickity boo. A lot of work involved but the trades were all very professional and explained the job to us as we went along. Other contractors wouldn’t even return our calls. Highly recommend! Local too!
Steve McDougall
Customer
I had them come help me with issues when I had my Lyric Thermostat. On time (early), pet friendly (did not mind my hyper chocolate lab) and price range very reasonable. I would highly recommend Charged Electric in the future.
Jillian Pallister
Local Guide
Great company! Very knowledgable and great people!
Tyler Martin
Local Guide
Tyler and his team are always great to deal with!
Jon Kubassek
Customer
They installed a whole home generator for us. Top notch job! Everything went tickity boo. A lot of work involved but the trades were all very professional and explained the job to us as we went along. Other contractors wouldn’t even return our calls. Highly recommend! Local too!
Steve McDougall
Customer
I had them come help me with issues when I had my Lyric Thermostat. On time (early), pet friendly (did not mind my hyper chocolate lab) and price range very reasonable. I would highly recommend Charged Electric in the future.
Jillian Pallister
Local Guide
Great company! Very knowledgable and great people!
Tyler Martin
Local Guide
Tyler and his team are always great to deal with!
Jon Kubassek
Customer
They installed a whole home generator for us. Top notch job! Everything went tickity boo. A lot of work involved but the trades were all very professional and explained the job to us as we went along. Other contractors wouldn’t even return our calls. Highly recommend! Local too!
Steve McDougall
Customer
I had them come help me with issues when I had my Lyric Thermostat. On time (early), pet friendly (did not mind my hyper chocolate lab) and price range very reasonable. I would highly recommend Charged Electric in the future.
Jillian Pallister
Local Guide
Great company! Very knowledgable and great people!
Tyler Martin
Local Guide
Tyler and his team are always great to deal with!
Jon Kubassek
Customer
They installed a whole home generator for us. Top notch job! Everything went tickity boo. A lot of work involved but the trades were all very professional and explained the job to us as we went along. Other contractors wouldn’t even return our calls. Highly recommend! Local too!
Steve McDougall
Customer
I had them come help me with issues when I had my Lyric Thermostat. On time (early), pet friendly (did not mind my hyper chocolate lab) and price range very reasonable. I would highly recommend Charged Electric in the future.
Jillian Pallister
Local Guide
Great company! Very knowledgable and great people!
Tyler Martin
Local Guide
Tyler and his team are always great to deal with!
Jon Kubassek
Customer
