Generator Installation in Post Falls, Idaho

Generator installation in Post Falls, ID

When a Rathdrum Prairie windstorm takes the power down, a safe backup connection keeps your furnace, fridge, and well pump running. Problem Solved Electric installs whole-home standby generators, portable generator inlets, interlock kits, and automatic transfer switches for homeowners across Post Falls, from the river neighborhoods to the newer subdivisions off Prairie Avenue and Highway 41.

Portable inlet or standby generator

A portable generator with an outdoor inlet and an interlock kit at your panel is the budget-friendly way to power your essentials safely, with no extension cords through a window. A whole-home standby generator starts itself when the power drops and runs on propane or natural gas. We install both, and we will tell you honestly which one fits your home and budget.

Sizing for well pumps and heat

Many Post Falls area homes run well pumps, and those have high startup loads that stall undersized generators. We do a real load calculation before recommending a size, so your generator starts the well pump, furnace blower, and refrigerator together when it matters.

Permits and inspections

Generator connections in Post Falls and Kootenai County require an electrical permit and inspection. We pull the permit, do the work to code, and meet the inspector.

Call (208) 352-0662 or book online for generator installation in Post Falls, Idaho.
Frequently asked questions about generator installation in Post Falls
What does a generator hookup cost in Post Falls?
A portable generator inlet with an interlock is the most affordable setup, and a whole-home standby system is a bigger project. We quote a fixed price up front after a quick look at your panel.
Can I just run extension cords from a portable generator?
You can power a lamp that way, but not your furnace or well pump, and backfeeding through a dryer outlet is dangerous and illegal. An inlet with an interlock is the safe, code-compliant way to power your home's circuits.
Do I need a permit for a generator hookup in Post Falls?
Yes. Generator inlets, interlocks, and transfer switches require an electrical permit and inspection in Post Falls and Kootenai County, and we take care of that process for you.

How it works

1. Call (208) 352-0662 or book online and tell us whether you want a portable inlet or a standby generator. A photo of your panel and your generator, if you already own one, speeds up the quote.
2. We do a load calculation, help you size the generator to your furnace, well pump and essentials, and give you a fixed price before any work starts.
3. We pull the Post Falls permit, install the inlet or transfer switch, run the wiring, and set the generator pad and gas connection coordination if needed.
4. The inspector signs off, we run a full test under load, and we show you exactly how to start it when the power goes out.

What is included

A licensed, insured electrician. Load calculation and generator sizing. Permit and inspection. Code-compliant inlet, interlock or automatic transfer switch. Cleanup and a hands-on walkthrough. A fixed price with no surprises.

Verify our license yourself

Problem Solved Electric holds Idaho electrical contractor license 072429 and is licensed in Washington. Look up either license on the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses website or the Washington Labor and Industries contractor lookup.

Typical cost

Portable generator inlet and interlock setups usually land between $1,550 and $2,000 installed, including the weatherproof inlet, the interlock kit, the generator breaker and wiring, circuit labeling, the permit and inspection. Standby generators and automatic transfer switches vary too much from home to home to flat price, so those start with a free phone estimate: send photos of your panel, your meter and where the generator would sit, and you get a written price before anyone comes out. If you already have a Generac standby generator, annual maintenance is a flat $475 and can be booked online. Sales tax is added where it applies.