Standby Generators for Home
There’s never a good time for the power to go out.
With a backup standby generator for your home, lapses in your electricity service aren’t as big a deal.
A permanent fixture, a backup standby generator continuously monitors your home’s power supply. The second the power cuts, it kicks on automatically during an outage, keeping your lights, appliances, and critical systems running without missing a beat.
Whether it’s a sudden storm, a blown transformer, or a grid failure, standby generators provide seamless, long-term protection. They’re powered by your home’s natural gas or propane line and can support everything from a few essentials to your entire electrical system – no cords, no stress, no scrambling.
Standby Home Generators for Peace of Mind
We offer high-quality standby generators for homes from trusted brands such as Generac and Honeywell. Whether you need backup power for just the essentials or your entire household, our team will help you choose the right system for your specific needs.
Automatic Transfer Switches for Seamless Functionality
An automatic transfer switch connects your standby generator directly to your home’s electrical panel and takes over the moment the power goes out. There’s no need to be home or lift a finger — the switch senses the outage, starts your generator, and transfers power to your essential circuits within seconds. It’s a hands-free, reliable solution that keeps your home powered and protected 24/7.
Capital installs Generac automatic transfer switches, designed to work seamlessly with your home standby generator. From whole-home coverage to managed loads, there’s a model for every need.
Standby Generators Vs. Portable Home Generators
Both portable & standby generators provide your home with power during an outage. Here’s how they stack up against each other:
Standby Generators
- Higher initial investment
- Turns on automatically during a power outage
- Permanently installed and connected to your home’s electrical system
- Can power your entire home or essential circuits
- Runs on natural gas or propane from your home supply
- Best for long-term, reliable backup power
Portable Generators
- Lower upfront cost
- Manually operated during an outage
- Flexible – can be moved and stored as needed
- Ideal for powering a few essential item
- Requires extension cords or a manual transfer switch
- Runs on gasoline or dual fuel (gas/propane)
- Great for temporary use, camping, or job sites