Straight answers on cost, sizing, permits and timelines

01 Do you offer a free in-home assessment?

Yes. We schedule a visit of about half an hour. We walk through what you want to keep running during an outage, list your major appliances, inspect your electrical panel, and talk through where the generator will sit on your property. You get a written quote by email after the visit, and we follow up the next day to answer anything that came up.

02 How long does the installation take?

Answer to be confirmed by American Generator Solutions.

03 How long from signing the contract to installation day?

Installations are currently running six to twelve weeks out from a signed contract. Demand moves with the weather, so we give you the current timeline when we quote rather than a stock answer.

04 What separates a good generator installation from a bad one?

Answer to be confirmed by American Generator Solutions.

05 What size generator do I need?

It depends on what you want running when the power goes out. During the in-home visit we list your major appliances and inspect your panel, then size the unit to match. Backing up your whole home and backing up essential circuits only are different sizes at different prices, and we will show you both so you can choose.

06 Do I need permits or inspections?

Answer to be confirmed by American Generator Solutions.

07 How much does a home standby generator cost?

A home generator plus installation typically starts at around $8,000. The total varies with your power needs and what the installation involves. When you are comparing standby generators, your checklist should cover generator size, cost, permits and installation - and we handle those details for you, so you are not chasing them yourself.

08 What is the difference between the warranty and a maintenance agreement?

Answer to be confirmed by American Generator Solutions.

09 Why does a standby generator need scheduled maintenance?

Answer to be confirmed by American Generator Solutions.

10 What happens if something goes wrong after installation?

Answer to be confirmed by American Generator Solutions.

11 Do you offer financing?

Yes. We partner with EnergyPlus through the National Energy Improvement Fund, so a standby generator does not have to wait for the whole cost up front. You can check whether you prequalify in a few seconds, and doing so does not affect your credit score. Applications go through the National Energy Improvement Fund.

12 Where can the generator be installed on my property?

Answer to be confirmed by American Generator Solutions.

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