Residential · Back-up Power
Back-up Generators for Greater Vancouver Homes
Storms, falling trees and aging infrastructure mean Lower Mainland outages aren't rare any more. We install standby generators, automatic transfer switches and portable inlets so your home keeps running — heat, fridge, internet, sump pump and all.
- Licensed, insured & bonded
- Certified BC Master Electricians
- 24/7 emergency response
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Back-up power done right
Power that comes on by itself — and stays on safely
A back-up generator is only as good as the install behind it. A wrong-sized transfer switch, an under-rated inlet, an exhaust pointing at a window — these are the things that turn a back-up into a hazard. We size and install yours properly.
We install whole-home standby generators (Generac, Kohler, Cummins), automatic transfer switches (ATS), manual transfer switches and portable generator inlets — and we wire the critical-loads sub-panel so the right circuits stay live: heat, fridge, freezer, sump pump, internet, lighting.
Every install is led by a Certified BC Master Electrician with permits pulled under our contractor licence, gas / propane trade coordinated where needed, and the inspection handled for you.
What's included
A complete back-up power service, under one licence
One contractor, one quote, one accountable team — sizing, install, commissioning and inspection.
- Whole-home standby generator installations
- Automatic transfer switches (ATS) and manual transfer switches
- Portable generator inlets and interlock kits
- Critical-loads sub-panel design and wiring
- Right-sized circuits and disconnect installations
- Permits and Technical Safety BC inspections
- Coordination with gas-fitters and concrete pads
- Annual maintenance, testing and load-bank service
Quick service request
Book your generator estimate
Free, no-obligation. A Certified BC Master Electrician will follow up within one business day.
Why Electric Hero
Homeowners choose us for back-up power because we install it to actually work.
Certified BC Master Electricians
Every install is led by a certified Master Electrician — not an apprentice winging the ATS wiring.
Sized to your home
We size the generator and critical-loads panel for what you actually need on — not a brochure default.
Safe transfer switching
Properly listed ATS or interlock kits — no backfeed risk, no danger to BC Hydro line crews.
Coordinated install
Concrete pad, gas line, electrical service — we coordinate the trades so the project finishes cleanly.
FAQ
Back-up generators, answered
What size generator do I need?+
Depends on which loads you want to keep running. A typical Vancouver home with heat, fridge, freezer, sump pump and lighting fits comfortably on an 18–22 kW standby. Whole-home with EV and A/C usually needs more — we size it during the quote.
Do I need an automatic transfer switch?+
If you want power to come on by itself when the grid fails, yes. For lower-cost setups, a manual transfer switch or interlock kit with a portable generator works too.
Is a portable generator with an extension cord OK?+
Powering a single appliance directly, yes. Backfeeding through a dryer outlet is illegal and dangerous — it can kill a BC Hydro lineman. Use a proper inlet and interlock or transfer switch.
Do you handle the gas connection?+
We coordinate with a licensed gas-fitter to run propane or natural gas to the unit, and we handle the electrical and commissioning ourselves.
Free estimate · same-week scheduling
Keep the power on — book today.
Speak with a Certified BC Master Electrician about your back-up generator. No pressure, no surprises — just a clear quote.