Home Generator Installation in North Shore, LA

Most residential standby installations take one to two days on-site once the permit is in hand. The permit review period in St. Tammany typically adds one to two weeks before the crew arrives. If your home needs a panel upgrade or gas line extension, factor in additional time for those trades. Our electricians give you a realistic project timeline at the estimate stage.

Size depends on your electrical load, not square footage alone. Our electricians run a full load calculation covering your HVAC systems, refrigerator, freezer, sump pump, water heater, and any circuits you want backed up. Most homes in St. Tammany Parish are well supported by 20 kW or 26 kW air-cooled systems, while larger homes or properties with multiple HVAC systems may require 24 kW or 30 kW liquid-cooled units. A correctly sized generator avoids nuisance shutdowns during peak summer heat, which is exactly when you need it most.

Natural gas and liquid propane are the two primary options. Homes in Mandeville, Covington, and Madisonville with access to municipal gas lines typically use natural gas. It's convenient because the supply continues during power outages, and there's no tank to refill. Homes in more rural areas of St. Tammany and Tangipahoa parishes, including Folsom, Robert, and Pearl River, often use liquid propane with an above-ground tank. Propane requires monitoring the tank level during extended outages. The fuel type affects equipment selection, installation cost, and long-term operating performance, and it is something to consider during the installation planning phase of the project. We confirm which fuel source your property has and factor that in from the start.

Standby generators start automatically through the automatic transfer switch. The ATS monitors your utility feed and triggers the generator within seconds of detecting an outage. No one needs to be home, and no manual switch is required. Once utility power returns, the ATS switches your home back to the grid and shuts the generator off. For households in Hammond or Ponchatoula that experience outages during work hours, the automation keeps your sump pump and refrigeration protected even when no one's there. This is what separates a standby unit from a portable generator.

Yes, with proper sizing. A correctly sized standby generator runs your entire electrical load, including central air conditioning. In Louisiana's summer heat, keeping the AC running during a multi-day outage isn't about comfort. It's a health issue. Homes in Covington and Madisonville with a single 3-ton or 4-ton AC system typically run on a 20 kW unit. Homes with two AC systems or additional high-draw equipment need a larger unit sized based on a load calculation. We also offer load management options that allow a smaller generator to handle a larger home by staggering high-draw appliances, so two AC condensers don't start simultaneously and trip the system.

Our licensed electricians handle a full range of residential and commercial electrical work across the North Shore, including electrical panel upgrades, circuit installation and upgrades, whole home surge protection, EV charging station installation, ceiling fan installation, chandelier and specialty lighting, circuit breaker replacement, and GFCI outlet installation. We also serve commercial customers with panel upgrades, new circuits, and commercial generator services. Whatever the project, you get a written quote before work starts.

As an authorized Generac dealer, Mr. Electric of North Shore installs equipment covered by Generac's factory warranty on residential standby units. Warranty terms vary by model, and we review those specifics at the time of sale. Work performed by our electricians is also backed by the Neighborly Done Right Promise^®: if the installation isn't done right, we make it right. Proper permitting and inspection through St. Tammany or Tangipahoa Parish is also part of protecting that warranty. Most manufacturers require code-compliant installation to honor coverage, which is one more reason skipping the permit costs more than pulling it.

Schedule an appointment through our online booking tool or call Mr. Electric of North Shore, LA directly. A North Shore electrician from our team will visit your property, assess your electrical load, confirm site conditions, and provide a written flat-rate estimate. We serve Covington, Mandeville, Slidell, Madisonville, Hammond, Ponchatoula, Lacombe, Pearl River, Folsom, and the surrounding communities. There's no obligation before you see the numbers. Contact us to get started.