Generator Installation

Whether it’s a windstorm or a winter freeze, you’ll have peace of mind knowing your home stays cozy and your lights stay on.

Not having a backup power source can have serious repercussions, especially for families, including children and the elderly, who are particularly vulnerable to issues like food shortages, lack of heating, and poor hygiene. Depending solely on the grid for power restoration can lead to expensive damages even loss of life. It’s essential to prepare for the worst-case scenarios, and investing in a residential backup generator is a proactive solution.

Investing in residential backup generators is vital for the safety and convenience of your family. The installation process requires skilled electricians to consider various factors, including local codes, safety protocols to avoid accidents and concealed wiring to enhance your home's appearance. Moreover, professional supervision is crucial due to installation parameters like kWs and RPM frequency.

At Problem Solved Electric, our licensed and experienced electricians in Hayden excel in generator installations for homes of all sizes. We provide a wide range of products, such as Generac, Kohler, and Cummins, ensuring exceptional customer service. As Hayden's trusted electricians, we will handle your residential backup generator installation, coordinate installation, manage delivery, and assist you with the startup process. Our goal is to be your one-stop solution for all generator installation and needs.

Standby or portable: which backup setup fits your home

There are two good answers to outage-proofing a North Idaho home. A whole-home standby generator starts itself within seconds of an outage and runs on propane or natural gas - the set-and-forget option for families, well pumps, and anyone who travels. A portable generator paired with a professionally installed inlet and interlock (or transfer switch) costs far less and still runs your essentials safely, without extension cords through a window. We install both, and we will tell you honestly which one your home and budget actually call for.

Sizing it right

Sizing starts with what you need running when the power is out: the furnace or heat pump, the well pump if you are on well water like much of Rathdrum, Athol, and Spirit Lake, the refrigerator, and enough lights and outlets to live normally. Well pumps in particular have high startup loads that catch undersized generators off guard. We do the load math before you buy the unit, so you never pay for more generator than you need - or end up with one that stalls the first time the well pump kicks on.

What the installation involves

A safe, code-compliant generator installation is more than setting the unit on a pad. It means a properly rated transfer switch or interlock so your generator can never backfeed the utility lines, correctly sized wiring and breakers, gas or propane connections coordinated with your fuel supplier, and an electrical permit with state inspection here in Kootenai County. We handle all of it, from load calculation to the inspector's sign-off.

Built for Panhandle weather

Between autumn windstorms and heavy snow loads on the lines, extended outages are a matter of when, not if, in North Idaho. A backup power system protects your pipes from freezing, your food from spoiling, and your family from spending a week in the dark. It is also one of the few home upgrades that pays you back in peace of mind every single storm season.

Where we install

We install generators and backup power systems across Coeur d'Alene, Hayden, Post Falls, Dalton Gardens, Rathdrum, Athol, Spirit Lake, and into Liberty Lake and Spokane Valley, Washington.

Why homeowners call us

Problem Solved Electric is a licensed, insured journeyman electrician crew rated 5.0 stars across more than 130 Google reviews. You will know what we are doing, why, and what it costs before we start.

Tell us what you want to keep running when the lights go out, and send a photo of your electrical panel - we will size the right system and quote it straight. Call or text (208) 352-0662.