Standby generators
Permanently installed generators that start automatically when the power goes out.
GENERATOR INSTALLATION · LOS ALTOSGenerator Installation
Generator Installation
in Los Altos, CA.
Backup power for Los Altos homes: standby generators, transfer switches and portable generator inlets, sized by load calculation and permitted.
Serving North Los Altos, Old Los Altos, South of El Monte, Loyola Corners and Woodland Acres and the rest of Los Altos. Share your address to confirm availability.
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Backup power,
connected safely.
Standby generators and portable generator hookups installed with the right transfer equipment, so the house is powered safely and the utility line is never back-fed.
Portable generator inlets
An outdoor inlet and interlock or transfer switch, so a portable generator can power selected circuits without extension cords.
Transfer switches
Manual or automatic transfer equipment sized to the generator and the loads you want to keep on.
Critical-load panels
Fridge, furnace blower, internet, lights and medical equipment moved to a backed-up subpanel.
Load calculation
Generator size matched to what you actually need to run, not guesswork.
Permits and inspection
Electrical permit, city inspection and utility requirements handled by HAXX.
LOS ALTOS DETAILSBackup power
Backup power
in Los Altos.
Wind and winter storms can drop power lines on tree-lined streets. Home offices, medical equipment, sump pumps and refrigeration are the usual reasons to plan backup.
01
Inlet and interlock
A listed inlet with a panel interlock lets a portable generator power chosen circuits safely.
02
Standby systems
Automatic generators with a transfer switch start on their own and are sized to the loads you choose.
03
Placement and permits
HAXX plans location for clearance and noise and files the City of Los Altos permit.
What customers say
about HAXX.
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“Recently, my dishwasher stopped working, and they discovered it was actually an outlet issue. Not only did they diagnose it quickly, but they also fixed the outlet—saving me from calling an electrician. Reliable, professional, and skilled at handling both appliances and electrical issues.”
★★★★★
“I purchased a couple of ceiling fans and was reluctant due to how old my house was with old wiring so I wanted someone professional and trustworthy. They have been both!”
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“Prompt and professional - they helped run a new thermostat wire through a wall and crawl space.”
A CLEAR NEXT STEPFrom your first question
From your first question
to a considered plan.
01
Share your starting point
Existing equipment, home layout and what you want to improve.
02
Review the property
Sizing, airflow, equipment placement and electrical needs.
03
Compare the scope
Options, exclusions, permit requirements and any eligible incentives.
04
Plan installation
Confirm equipment, scheduling and handover details with HAXX.
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Real work.
Real homes and businesses.
A closer look at recent electrical work by HAXX.
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GOOD TO KNOW
Generator Installation in Los Altos: questions, answered.
Can I back-feed my house with a portable generator?
No. A generator must connect through a transfer switch or a listed inlet with an interlock; back-feeding endangers you and utility line crews.
How big a generator does a Los Altos home need?
That comes down to the circuits you want covered. A load calculation tells HAXX the right size.
Can I plug a generator into an outlet?
No. Back-feeding through an outlet is dangerous for you and for utility workers. Use an inlet with an interlock or a transfer switch.
What size generator do I need?
It depends on the circuits you want to keep powered. HAXX lists your critical loads and sizes the generator to them.
LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR PROPERTYTell us what you need.
Tell us what you need.
We’ll start there.
Share the property, equipment and questions you have in mind.
(408) 901-8315
Call HAXX to discuss your property and scheduling.