Standby generators
Permanently installed generators that start automatically when the power goes out.
GENERATOR INSTALLATION · LAFAYETTEGenerator Installation
Generator Installation
in Lafayette, CA.
Backup power for Lafayette homes: standby generators, transfer switches and generator inlets, sized from a load calculation and permitted.
Serving Burton Valley, Happy Valley, Reliez Valley, Trailside and Downtown Lafayette and the rest of Lafayette. Share your address to confirm availability.
4.8 rating · 515+ reviewsHVAC & electrical, one teamPermits handledCA Lic #1081990
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.
LAFAYETTE DETAILSBackup power in
Backup power in
Lafayette.
Portions of Lamorinda are in PG&E's high fire-risk area, where shutoffs and fast-trip safety settings can cut power. The City advises residents to plan to be self-sufficient for at least five days.
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Inlet with interlock
A listed inlet and breaker interlock lets a portable generator power chosen circuits without backfeeding PG&E lines.
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Automatic standby
Standby units with a transfer switch start on their own and are sized to the loads you need during a shutoff.
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Hillside siting
Homes in the hills need careful placement for clearances, noise and fuel. HAXX plans the location and files the permit.
What customers say
about HAXX.
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“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.”
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“I told him that the lights in my living room had been flickering for a while and asked if he could take a quick look. Instead of brushing it off, he immediately went to the main panel, asked a few questions, and then checked my subpanel in the garage.”
A CLEAR NEXT STEPFrom your first question
From your first question
to a considered plan.
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Share your starting point
Existing equipment, home layout and what you want to improve.
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Review the property
Sizing, airflow, equipment placement and electrical needs.
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Compare the scope
Options, exclusions, permit requirements and any eligible incentives.
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Plan installation
Confirm equipment, scheduling and handover details with HAXX.
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Real work.
Real homes and businesses.
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A real look inside.
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GOOD TO KNOW
Generator Installation in Lafayette: questions, answered.
Why does Lafayette lose power when there is no storm?
In high fire-threat areas PG&E may pre-emptively shut off lines in dry, windy weather, and fast-trip settings can cut power when something touches a line.
Can a generator run my heat pump or AC?
Yes, if it is sized for the starting load. HAXX includes HVAC in the load calculation.
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.