Automatic standby generators by Generac and Kohler, with automatic transfer switches. Protection from PSPS events, LADWP outages, and Santa Ana wind season shutoffs.
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Los Angeles power outages are becoming more frequent — LADWP grid stress, PSPS (Public Safety Power Shutoff) events during Santa Ana wind season, and aging infrastructure in canyon and hillside neighborhoods all contribute. A standby generator keeps your home powered automatically.
Unlike portable generators, a standby generator is permanently installed outside your home and connects directly to your electrical panel. When the power goes out, an automatic transfer switch detects the outage and starts the generator — typically within 10–20 seconds, with no manual intervention needed.
The transfer switch is the brain of your generator system. It monitors utility power 24/7 and automatically transfers your home to generator power during an outage — then switches back when utility power is restored. We install transfer switches sized for your entire home or for critical circuits only.
Standby generators connect to your home's natural gas line for unlimited fuel supply — no gas cans to refill. For homes without natural gas, we install propane-powered generators with appropriately sized tanks.
Canyon and hillside homes in areas like Laurel Canyon, Bel-Air, and Pacific Palisades are especially vulnerable to PSPS events — utilities shut off power during high fire-risk conditions to prevent wildfires. A standby generator ensures your home stays powered during these planned shutoffs, keeping refrigerators running, medical equipment operational, and security systems active. Santa Ana wind season (October–March) brings the highest risk of extended outages.
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Generator costs depend on the size of your home and how many circuits you want to power. Atlas Home Pro provides free on-site assessments to determine the right generator size and delivers a complete, transparent quote — including installation, transfer switch, and permits.
Natural gas standby generators can run indefinitely since they're connected to your gas line. Propane generators run as long as the tank lasts — typically several days with a properly sized tank.
Modern standby generators operate at 60–70 decibels — roughly the volume of a normal conversation. Generac and Kohler models include sound-attenuated enclosures for quiet operation.
Yes. Both electrical and mechanical permits are required for standby generator installation in Los Angeles. Atlas Home Pro handles all permit applications and inspections.