Generator Installation in Rathdrum Idaho

Problem Solved Electric installs standby generators, transfer switches, and portable generator inlets across Rathdrum, Twin Lakes, and the Rathdrum Prairie. We are based in Hayden, about fifteen minutes away on Highway 41 or Lancaster Road, and Prairie generator work is a year-round part of our schedule. Call (208) 352-0662 and talk to a local journeyman electrician.
Why generators matter on the Prairie
Outages around Rathdrum tend to run longer than in town, and on acreage the well pump goes down with the power, which means no water for the house or the animals. Wind, snow load, and long feeder lines all play a part. A backup plan is not a luxury out here; it is how you keep the house running through a January storm.
Two ways to back up your home
A whole-home standby generator on propane or natural gas starts itself, switches the house over automatically, and carries the well pump, furnace, and kitchen until utility power returns. The budget path is a portable generator inlet with an interlock kit, a code-compliant way to feed your panel from a portable generator without extension cords through a window. We install both and tell you honestly which one fits your house and budget.
Sizing around your well pump
A well pump pulls several times its running load for a moment at startup. We size the generator and the transfer equipment around that surge, so the pump starts cleanly instead of stalling the generator at two in the morning.
Permits and inspections
Transfer switches, inlets, and standby generators are permitted electrical work. We pull the permit under our Idaho electrical contractor license, schedule the inspection, and meet the inspector on site.
Why Rathdrum homeowners call us
Fixed written quotes before we start, straight answers, and an electrician who shows up. 5.0 stars on Google.
Also serving
Hayden, Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Twin Lakes, Spirit Lake, Athol, and the rest of Kootenai County.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to install a generator hookup in Rathdrum?
A portable generator inlet with an interlock is the budget option and is usually a one-day job with a fixed written price. Whole-home standby systems cost more and depend on size and gas supply. Either way you get the full number in writing before we start.
What size generator do I need if I am on a well?
Well pumps pull a big surge at startup, often three times their running load. We do a load calculation that accounts for that surge plus your furnace, freezer, and kitchen so the generator starts the pump without stalling.
Do generator installations in Rathdrum need a permit?
Yes. Transfer switches, inlets, and standby generators are permitted electrical work. We pull the permit under our Idaho license and handle the inspection.