Professional Generator Installation in Ann Arbor, MI

Power outages are an increasingly common problem across Michigan. With aging infrastructure and wilder weather in the forecast, it’s a safe bet that the issue will worsen before it improves. In a world where our safety and comfort depend on reliable electricity, the best way to protect yourself is to invest in a standby or whole-home generator to ensure your home always has the power you need to operate the lights, critical appliances, security systems, HVAC systems, and home health equipment you rely on.

At Koch & White Heating and Cooling, our licensed and insured technicians can install, maintain, repair, and replace the generator essential for your safety and comfort. 

Why Invest in a Home Generator?

Whole-home generators are an investment that we highly recommend for all homeowners in Michigan. It’s a critical system that keeps all the other systems operating when inclement weather, aging power infrastructure, or unforeseen accidents occur.

There are many benefits to installing a generator, including:

• Added home value: Generators make your home more appealing to prospective buyers.
• Safety: Generators keep security systems, lights, O2 concentrators, and other systems operational during outages.
• Comfort: Generators will keep heating and cooling systems functional until power is restored.

Types of Generators: Which One Is Right for You?

There are many types of generators you can choose for your home, including:

• Portable: These units require manual operation and must be refueled. As the least expensive kind of generator, they can generate anywhere from 1,000 to 10,000 watts.
• Standby: Standby generators are permanently installed and can produce 7.5kW to 48kW, offering a range to support lights, refrigerators/freezers, HVAC systems, sump pumps, etc. They do not typically have enough power to support all systems in your home.
• Whole-home: Similar to standby generators, whole-home generators produce between 22 to 48kW. These units can support all systems in your home.

How Professional Generator Installation Ensures Safety & Efficiency

Professional installation is essential for safety, reliability, and ensuring code compliance and warranty preservation. Since it also entails connecting your generator to the electrical network in your home, it’s inherently dangerous, and thus, we strongly recommend always hiring a professional with the appropriate training and licensure to perform the installation. 

Cost of Generator Installation: What To Expect

Many factors influence the cost of installing a generator in your home. Some of the most important to consider include:

• Size: The larger the generator, the higher the cost of the generator. There is a wide range of systems, so the cost can be between $1,500 to $10,000 to purchase the generator.
• Fuel type: Portable systems will require buying and storing fuel. Similarly, any generator that uses propane will require fuel storage, and the cost of operating a whole-home or standby generator using natural gas will be influenced by prevailing fuel prices.
• Site preparation: Standby and whole-home generators will require a hard foundation to rest upon, typically costing a few hundred dollars.
• Permits: Permits must be secured to install standby and whole-home generators. This can run several hundred dollars per installation.

Why Choose Us?

At Koch & White Heating and Cooling, our licensed and insured technicians will help ensure your home remains fully powered during an outage. Since 1934, our 100% employee-owned company has proudly served the region. Safety is our priority, and we guarantee your satisfaction with our award-winning generator services in Ann Arbor and throughout Washtenaw County.

Call Koch & White today to schedule generator installation in Ann Arbor.