Standby generators
Permanently installed generators that start automatically when the power goes out.
GENERATOR INSTALLATION · ORINDAGenerator Installation
Generator Installation
in Orinda, CA.
Backup power for Orinda homes facing PG&E shutoffs: generator inlets, interlocks, transfer switches and standby units, permitted and load-sized.
Serving Orinda Village, Glorietta, Sleepy Hollow, Orinda Downs and the Crossroads and the rest of Orinda. 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.
ORINDA DETAILSBackup power
Backup power
in Orinda.
Large parts of north Orinda lie in a state-designated Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, and PG&E has shut off power to Orinda during high fire-risk weather. Planning backup power matters here.
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Portable inlet and interlock
An exterior inlet with a panel interlock lets a portable generator feed the circuits you pick, without risk to PG&E crews.
02
Standby systems
Permanent generators that start on their own when grid power drops, sized to your essential loads.
03
Placement and permits
HAXX plans locations with clearances and fire safety in mind and handles the County permit.
What customers say
about HAXX.
Rated 4.8 across 515+ reviews on Housecall Pro, Google and Facebook. Read more reviews.
★★★★★
“The technician from Haxx immediately pointed out multiple violations of the National Electrical Code and explained that the wiring was overheating and could potentially become a fire hazard. They offered to redo the installation the correct way, pulled the proper permit, and installed the EV charger safely and professionally. The city inspection passed without any issues.”
★★★★★
“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!”
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.
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.
HAXX ON SITEReal work.
Real work.
Real homes and businesses.
A closer look at recent electrical work by HAXX.
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Hands-on work.
A real look inside.
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GOOD TO KNOW
Generator Installation in Orinda: questions, answered.
Is it safe to run my house from a portable generator?
Only through a transfer switch or an inlet with a panel interlock. A cord plugged into a wall outlet can energize utility lines and endanger line crews. HAXX installs both options.
How do I choose a generator size?
List what must run during an outage. HAXX turns that list into a load calculation and recommends a 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.