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Whole-Home Generator Installer in SE Wisconsin

Standby Generators up to $4K Cheaper Than Local Competitors

Power outages can be a frustrating experience. Never be left in the dark again by hiring a trustworthy Milwaukee area electrician to install an affordable and reliable backup power source for your home. Ideal Electric installs whole-home generators in Southeastern Wisconsin, offering more powerful generators at up to $4,000 cheaper than local competitors.

Take advantage of our over 30 years of experience in installing, repairing, and maintaining generators to handle the entire process for you.

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Why Buy a Home Generator?

One of the main reasons to buy a home generator is never to be left in the dark again. Power outages leave your home's most important appliances idle, such as your furnace or air conditioner, refrigerator, and freezer. One way to avoid these inconveniences is with a home generator. During outages, a generator can supply backup power, ensuring your critical appliances and devices keep functioning.

The 4 Largest Benefits of a Home Generator

  • Peace of Mind: A home generator ensures you and your loved ones remain comfortable and safe during a power outage. It automatically powers essential appliances and systems, reducing stress and uncertainty.
  • Damage Prevention: By activating immediately when the power goes out, a generator keeps your appliances and equipment running without interruption. This prevents damage that can occur from sudden power loss.
  • Improved Safety: Generators protect your family during extended blackouts and can deter crime by maintaining outdoor lighting and security systems. They are safer than gasoline backup generators, running on propane or natural gas and being installed outdoors.
  • Increased Home Value: Installing a home generator can boost your property’s value by at least half its cost, especially in areas prone to severe weather. It’s a valuable investment that pays off in both convenience and resale value.

What Size Generator Do I Need?

The right generator size for your home typically ranges from 5kW to 8kW for powering basic essentials, and 17kW to 20kW for full-home backup. Your ideal generator size depends on several factors, including the size and age of your home, as well as local weather concerns.

Common Essentials Affected by Generator Size

  • Refrigerator and freezer
  • Sump pump or well pump
  • Furnace or boiler
  • Central air conditioning or space heaters
  • Lights in key rooms (kitchen, bathrooms, living area)
  • Internet router and phone chargers
  • Garage door opener

Before selecting a generator, it helps to think through your power priorities and make a list of what you need to keep running during an outage. That’s where our guide to choosing the right generator size can help. Our experienced generator installers will walk you through your options and recommend the best solution based on your specific needs.

Why Choose Ideal Electric for Home Generator Installation?

Finding the best generator is not an easy task. You must determine how much power your home requires when the power goes out (lights, appliances, etc.) and which type of energy source is bets for the generator. Ideal Electric makes this easy and affordable for you. We'll help calculate and select the generator best suited for your home and budget. And we'll install your new generator and any supporting amenities needed to ensure safe operation when you need it most.

Find an affordable generator for up to 15% less than you would spend with local competitors.

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Finance Your Generator Through Generac's Credit Card

See financing options through Generac's credit card that make adding a backup generator to your home more affordable.

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What to Expect From Your Generator Installation

FREE consultations:

Ideal Electric will review your property and calculate your backup home generator needs, including any additional equipment needed for a successful installation.

Detailed recommendations:

We'll recommend generators based on your home's square footage, power needs, and appliance wattage and detail what options are available in your budget.

Professional installation:

On installation day, we'll handle all the details of installing your new home generator from start to finish.

Generac Generator Installation Specialists

Ideal Electric specializes in installing Generac generators. Give us a call if you've already purchased a generator and are looking for a local installation company. While we specialize in Generac, we may be able to install generators from Briggs & Stratton, Honda, Champion, Kohler and more!

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Generac Home Generator Installation in Wisconsin

Affordable Pricing on Natural Gas Generator Installations in Southeastern Wisconsin

Ideal Electric is a leading installer of natural gas generators for homes across Southeastern Wisconsin. We offer competitive pricing for generator installation, often up to $4,000 less than our competitors. When you buy a natural gas generator from us, you're receiving the same brand-name generator at a significantly cheaper price than other local installers. We'll provide a hassle-free installation to ensure your new generator works as intended when you need it.

Propane Standby Generators Installed for Less

As a premier propane generator installer for Milwaukee area homes, Ideal Electric makes it easy to equip your home with a reliable source of backup power using propane. Our propane generator options come from the same top brands at up to 15% less cost compared to local competitors. Count on us for a seamless installation experience.

Home Generator Repair When You Need It

Maintaining your whole-home generator is important to ensure continuous power delivery when you need it. Ideal Electric can perform home generator repair and maintenance including changing the oil, fuel filter, air filter, and spark plugs. We’ll ensure all systems are functioning properly so your generator kicks on when needed.

Installing Generators Across Southeastern Wisconsin

Ideal Electric proudly administers residential generator installation in the cities of West Bend, Hartford, Cedarburg, Campbellsport, Fredonia, Horicon, Iron Ridge, Lomira, Richfield,  Menomonee Falls, Germantown, Port Washington, Mequon, Wauwatosa, Milwaukee, Shorewood, Sussex, Butler, Fox Point, Whitefish Bay, Jackson and more.

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Frequently Asked Questions on Whole-Home Generator Installation

Is it worth it to install a whole-house generator?

A whole-house generator is worth installing for homeowners who experience frequent power outages during the year. A backup generator can keep your home’s power uninterrupted, whether it be from weather or interruptions in your area’s electrical grid.

What is the cost of installing a residential home generator in Southeast Wisconsin?

The cost of installing a residential generator in your Southeast Wisconsin home can range between $1,500 - $20,000. Final costs can depend on several factors: power requirements, fuel type, portability, and how much of the house you’d want to remain operational in a power outage.

Is a whole house generator tax deductible?

A whole house generator is in general not tax deductible. A generator can be tax deductible as a medical expense if someone in your family uses a medical device that relies on electricity. Check with your accountant to go over the exact details before making your purchase.

Don't just take our word for it!

Ideal electric did a great job on the installation of our generator and also the outlets and switches. Great pricing and service and will recommend their services to others I know.

Randy Jacobson

I've had two great experiences with Jeremy and Ideal Electric, the most recent was installing a whole house generator. Not only was Jeremy able to do the job substantially cheaper than some of the bigger names, but he did an excellent job, and I can tell that he really cares about the quality of his work and taking care of his customers. I would 100% trust him for all my future electrical needs - I have total confidence that he'll do the job well, and at a fair price.

Ray Kramer

We had a Generac whole house generator installed by Ideal Electric. Prior to installation, we had questions and communicated via email. Jeremy (the owner) responded quickly and answered all our questions. He and his crew came on the day they said they would. The installation process took a day which is what he had said. They cleaned up everything and even vacuumed in our basement. I would highly recommend Ideal Electric for any of electric needs.

Mike Schreiber

I had another electrician install my Generac emergency generator, unfortunately. After 3 weeks of having the other guy back, I found Jeremy. He not only is a generac dealer, he is a certified technician on them. He was able to remedy the issue that has been a headache for me since the original hookup . I would strongly urge and recommend him to my family and friends.

Randy Boudry

Ideal Electric, Inc. is a residential electrician providing services including electrical panel and circuit breaker repair, high voltage electrical, generator installation, home EV charging station installation, whole home surge protection, and more for clients in Wisconsin near West Bend, Cedarburg, Grafton, Saukville, Port Washington, Mequon, Slinger, Hartford, Germantown, Menomonee Falls, Brown Deer, Glendale, Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, Waukesha, and the surrounding communities.

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