Standby Generator Installation
how standby power works
what peace of mind feels like
1. Electric utility power goes out
2. Generator detects a problem
3. Power transferred through ATS
4. Electricity is automagically restored!
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Don't let another public safety power shutoff keep you from living life normally. From medical devices that absolutely cannot be left without power to the thousands of dollars in food and lost productivity, get your power protected today!
Standby Generator Installation Owner Has "Peace of Mind"
Harry and his crew did an outstanding job installing our standby generator. From start to finish, their attention to detail was obvious—they arrived on time, worked efficiently, and left the site cleaner than they found it. Every step was explained clearly, so there were no surprises. The installation itself was flawless, and now we have peace of mind knowing our power won’t skip a beat. Thanks for the top-notch, professional service. If only every contractor made things this easy! 👏
Standby Generator Installation - How Busy Southern California Professionals Maintain Power During 5-Day Outages Without Lifting a Finger
Are You Vulnerable When SCE/LADWP Shuts Off Power for Days During Fire Season?
The Hidden Crisis in Your Los Angeles Co. Home – Standby Generator Installation
Picture this: It’s 2 AM during a red flag warning. Your phone buzzes with an SCE or LADWP alert. Power will be shut off for the next 120 hours. Your medical equipment stops humming. Your security system goes dark. Your freezer starts defrosting $300 worth of food.
This isn’t a hypothetical scenario for east-side Santa Clarita residents. Last year, some neighborhoods lost power for over 120 cumulative hours during PSPS events. When utilities prioritize grid safety over your family’s immediate needs, you’re left scrambling for solutions that don’t exist.
Without automatic backup power, you’re gambling with your family’s safety, comfort, and financial security every fire season. That helpless feeling watching neighbors with generators continue their normal lives while you’re rationing phone battery? It reveals how vulnerable your home really is to decisions made miles away by people who don’t live in your neighborhood.
Your Power Independence Solution - Standby Generator Installation
Never Be Caught Powerless Again
Professional generator installation provides automatic power protection that activates the moment SCE cuts your electricity. Our Peace of Mind Protocol ensures your home becomes an island of reliability during extended outages, maintaining everything from medical equipment to morning coffee without any action required from you.
This means when your neighbors are scrambling for ice and charging stations, your family continues normal life. Your refrigerated medications stay cold. Your home office keeps running. Your security system never goes offline.
When you choose American Electric Co’s generator installation, you’re getting 17 years of experience protecting Los Angeles County families during the region’s most challenging power events.
Is This Right for You?
Designed Specifically for Busy Los Angeles County Professionals
This service is designed for established homeowners and business owners who value their time and can’t afford to be without power during critical moments.
You’re likely someone who:
- Lives in a home built before 2010 that lacks modern electrical capacity
- Works from home or operates a business requiring reliable connectivity
- Has family members with medical equipment or temperature-sensitive medications
- Experienced anxiety during last year’s extended PSPS events
- Values peace of mind over saving a few dollars on inferior solutions
You value reliability and professional expertise over lowest-bid contractors, and you understand that protecting your family’s comfort and safety during emergencies is worth proper investment.
If this sounds like you, you’re in the right place.
We Understand Your Concerns Regarding Backup Generators
Let's Address What You're Thinking..We've Been There Before
Backup Generator installation seems expensive
You’re looking at an investment of $8,000-$15,000 for whole-home protection. Compare that to a single 5-day outage: $500 in spoiled food, $200 per night for hotel rooms, lost work productivity, and the stress of emergency scrambling. Many clients tell us their system pays for itself after just two major outages.
How do I know this will actually work when I need it?
We’ve installed over 340 generators in Santa Clarita since 2008. During last year’s PSPS events, 100% of our properly maintained systems activated automatically. Our Guardian Maintenance Program includes quarterly testing to ensure your system works perfectly when the power goes out.
The installation process seems disruptive
Our Peace of Mind protocol requires less very little of your time. We handle permits, utility coordination, and installation scheduling. Most installations complete in one day with minimal noise or disruption. You’ll barely notice we’re there until your neighbors start asking questions about your quiet, automatic backup power.
Do I really need a whole-house standby generator?
Los Angeles County’s PSPS events average 3-5 days and affect entire neighborhoods simultaneously. Portable generators require manual setup during emergencies, provide limited capacity, and create safety hazards. With wildfire seasons extending longer each year, reliable automatic protection has become essential, not optional.
How do I choose the right size and type?
Our Power Vulnerability Assessment calculates your exact power requirements based on your home’s critical systems. No guesswork. No oversizing. No surprises. We design your system to protect what matters most to your family at the most efficient cost.
What about permits and gas line connections?
We handle everything. Permits, utility notifications, gas line installation, electrical connections, inspections. You get status updates via text, but never need to chase contractors or navigate bureaucracy. It’s completely hands-off for you.
Happy Standby Generator Installation Customers
My wife's insulin stayed properly refrigerated.
The installation was so much easier than expected
American Electric handled everything from permits to gas lines
Running a medical practice from home means power reliability isn't optional
Peace of Mind Assessment showed exactly what I needed without overselling
The automatic operation means I never have to think about it
Every step was explained clearly, so there were no surprises.
The AEC crew did an outstanding job on my standby generator installation
I am very pleased with there service
Dependable standby generator installation service provider. I no longer worry being without power.
Your Power's Protection is Guaranteed!
We work to remove all risk from your decision
Peace of Mind Performance Promise: Your generator will activate automatically within 10 seconds of any power outage, or we’ll service it immediately at no cost and extend your warranty by one full year.
Additional Protections:
- Installation completion guarantee
- Permit approval handling with 100% success rate or full refund
- Five-year parts and labor warranty covering all system components
- 24/7 emergency service with guaranteed 4-hour response time
This means if your system ever fails to protect your home during an outage, we’ll make it right immediately and compensate you for our failure. We can offer this because properly sized and installed systems simply don’t fail when maintained correctly.
The American Electric Co Difference
When you complete our Peace of Mind Assessment, you’ll know exactly which generator solution protects your specific home for 40% less than one-size-fits-all approaches. We will never leave you in a lurch, which is exactly what happens when the power goes out with you having a new standby generator to support all of your power requirements when you need it the most.
Secure your power independence today!
Join Thousands of Los Angeles County families & businesses who never worry about power outages
Limited installation slots available before fire season. Don't wait until the next PSPS alert to wish you had reliable backup power.
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