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Standby Generator System Installation

When stormy weather strikes or an electrical outage impacts your area, a standby generator will kick in to power your home. Installing a standby generator ensures that your household remains lit and operational during these critical times. Heart of Ohio offers specialty standby generator system services throughout Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. Our trained technicians provide free in-home estimates to help you choose the best system for your needs. Our goal is to ensure you’re never left in the dark.

What Is a Standby Generator?

In the past few years, several natural and social disasters have made more homeowners trust in the self-reliance and safety of a standby generator. A standby system ensures that your home’s electrical grid stays online, no matter the emergency, by automatically turning on during a power outage. Unlike a portable generator, a standby system is wired directly to your home’s electricity. They offer remarkable peace of mind and convenience — a standby generator starts working when needed.

What Are the Benefits of a Standby Generator?

Our Cleveland, Akron, and Youngstown clients have discovered the many benefits of a standby generator installation.

Standby generators easily transition into powering your home since they are directly connected to your grid. They are also safer than portable generators since they minimize the risk of CO2 exposure, electrical shocks, and other fire hazards. Many homeowners also appreciate their anti-theft benefit — they’ll power on when you’re not home for an added security measure.

Heart of Ohio will install a standby generator for your Cleveland-area home! Call now to request a free in-home estimate.

 

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Our Standby Generator System Installation Services

If you’re ready to install a standby generator system for your Northeast Ohio residence, Heart of Ohio’s certified professionals are here to assist with emergency generator installation. We are available to answer all your questions and will take your call 24/7 for urgent repairs.

Our technicians will also help you with the following:

  • Choose the right fuel for your standby generator
  • Choose the right size for your standby generator
  • Install your new system
  • Provide regular maintenance tips
  • Schedule necessary maintenance visits

Heart of Ohio provides professional home safety solutions. Call us to schedule a standby generator system installation in Northeast Ohio.

Why Choose Heart of Ohio?

For over 100 years, Heart of Ohio has been a top regional provider of expert HVAC, plumbing, and electrical care. Our customers continue to appreciate our skilled workmanship, which delivers reliable whole-home service. As a family-owned & -operated company, we have proudly served Cleveland and Northeast Ohio with integrity, backed by our flat-rate pricing that prioritizes your needs.

Keep the power on, always. If you’re ready to back up your home with a standby generator system, we’re available to help.

Northeast Ohio counts on us to install standby generator systems. Call today to schedule an at-home service appointment.

Standby Generator FAQs

How do generators get their power ratings?

Large generators, including standby generators, are rated by kilowatts (kW), which measure the unit’s full electrical output. A single kilowatt equates to 1,000 watts or 1 kW.

How do I determine the right size generator for my home?

Choosing the correct generator comes down to your household’s electrical demands. Our technicians use a method that compares your air conditioning output in overall BTUs or Tons. Once we have your AC’s total BTUs, we convert and estimate your household’s total kilowatt use to understand the amount of energy your generator will need to produce.

What type of fuel powers a standby generator?

That depends on the household! Some of our clients prefer a natural gas model, while others choose diesel standby generators. Heart of Ohio technicians can help you select the best fuel source.

What is an automatic transfer switch?

An automatic transfer switch (ATS) ensures that your standby generator immediately kicks in after a power failure. It redirects utility power from your home’s panel to energize the generator. Understanding the amperage of your home’s electrical panel is the key to selecting the right ATS.

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My AC unit stopped working, called a few different places. Huge were the ones that could get here the quickest. Neil called when he was on his way. When he arrived he was very professional, knowledgeable, and quick to diagnose my issue. He was able to correct the issue and have my AC running within about 45 minutes. I couldn't have had a better experience with a company. They have earned a new customer with me!

- David S.

This was the second time I've used this business. Technicians are prompt, friendly, knowledgeable & the work is done quickly & efficiently. They keep you informed every step of the way, with pricing up front & the final bill reflects the estimate. It's easy to get an quickly, & there is a 24 hour answering service should you need it. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them for all of your heating & cooling needs.

- K.S. T.

Very pleased from start to finish! My furnace quit working & was older. My a/c unit was extremely old & needed to be replaced as it was not energy efficient at all. John C. sold me the system & I really appreciated his no-nonsense style. He was quick to get me a quote & it was competitive. The installation crew were great!! Matt, Eric & Sam were all professional, courteous & simply knew what they were doing.

- Wise G.

I can't say enough about this company and it's staff. I am a disabled veteran and my furnace stopped working. I made a call and they did everything they could to work me in their busy schedule. Once the tech got into it he found that a bird had gotten into the furnace causing major problems. He suggested that the vent pipe be covered this would prevent this from happening again. I mentioned that I had chicken wire and he got it and enclosed the vent. I will be forever grateful to the technician for his help.

- Thomas F.

Can't say enough good things about this company. Very thorough and professional. Did a great job with my plumbing. Have used them before and will use them again. Highly recommend.

- Dawn H.

My plumbing technician Zack was super helpful and completed a bunch of rework to bring the plumbing up to code. Note the rework was necessary due to shoddy work from a different company. Zack's service was invaluable and he was easy to talk with to understand what needed to be done.

- Quinn P.

Very professional. He was on time for the appointment and provided text message updates on arrival status. Assessed the issue and explained the options along with cost estimates. The repair was completed promptly. I would definitely use them again.

- Rick S.

Joe was extremely knowledgeable assisted us during the quote to determine the best water tank for or home and families need. Installation went smoothly even with some structural difficulty due to the age of the water heater and location in the home. Upon completion of the work the area was clean and easy for me to put everything back where it was before he arrived. Would recommend to others.

- Elena P.

Great service at a fair value. Definitely would recommend Mike as he was courteous and professional.

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They are a great team! Wow! So happy with the service, and my new furnace and air conditioner. On-time, clean, talked through and explained what they were doing. Even my dog loved them! Thank you so much!!

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Discover the Difference
with Heart of Ohio

Family Owned & Operated
Locally since 1922
Open 24 Hours a Day;
7 Days A week
The One Call to Serve all Your HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical Needs
Easy & Simple
Flat Rate Pricing
Free In-home Estimates
on new HVAC installations
Customer Service Excellence
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My AC unit stopped working, called a few different places. Huge were the ones that could get here the quickest. Neil called when he was on his way. When he arrived he was very professional, knowledgeable, and quick to diagnose my issue. He was able to correct the issue and have my AC running within about 45 minutes. I couldn't have had a better experience with a company. They have…

My AC unit stopped working, called a few different places. Huge were the ones that could get here the quickest. Neil called when he was on his way. When he arrived he was very professional, knowledgeable, and quick to diagnose my issue. He was able to correct the issue and have my AC running within about 45 minutes. I couldn't have had a better experience with a company. They have earned a new customer with me!

David S.

This was the second time I've used this business. Technicians are prompt, friendly, knowledgeable & the work is done quickly & efficiently. They keep you informed every step of the way, with pricing up front & the final bill reflects the estimate. It's easy to get an quickly, & there is a 24 hour answering service should you need it. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them for all of your…

This was the second time I've used this business. Technicians are prompt, friendly, knowledgeable & the work is done quickly & efficiently. They keep you informed every step of the way, with pricing up front & the final bill reflects the estimate. It's easy to get an quickly, & there is a 24 hour answering service should you need it. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them for all of your heating & cooling needs.

K.S. T.

Very pleased from start to finish! My furnace quit working & was older. My a/c unit was extremely old & needed to be replaced as it was not energy efficient at all. John C. sold me the system & I really appreciated his no-nonsense style. He was quick to get me a quote & it was competitive. The installation crew were great!! Matt, Eric & Sam were all professional, courteous…

Very pleased from start to finish! My furnace quit working & was older. My a/c unit was extremely old & needed to be replaced as it was not energy efficient at all. John C. sold me the system & I really appreciated his no-nonsense style. He was quick to get me a quote & it was competitive. The installation crew were great!! Matt, Eric & Sam were all professional, courteous & simply knew what they were doing.

Wise G.

I can't say enough about this company and it's staff. I am a disabled veteran and my furnace stopped working. I made a call and they did everything they could to work me in their busy schedule. Once the tech got into it he found that a bird had gotten into the furnace causing major problems. He suggested that the vent pipe be covered this would prevent this from happening…

I can't say enough about this company and it's staff. I am a disabled veteran and my furnace stopped working. I made a call and they did everything they could to work me in their busy schedule. Once the tech got into it he found that a bird had gotten into the furnace causing major problems. He suggested that the vent pipe be covered this would prevent this from happening again. I mentioned that I had chicken wire and he got it and enclosed the…

Thomas F.

Can't say enough good things about this company. Very thorough and professional. Did a great job with my plumbing. Have used them before and will use them again. Highly recommend.

Can't say enough good things about this company. Very thorough and professional. Did a great job with my plumbing. Have used them before and will use them again. Highly recommend.

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