United Power Electrical Inc is based in Hollister and installs standby and portable generator systems for homeowners and businesses throughout San Benito County. Our licensed electricians handle transfer switch wiring, generator placement, and load calculations so your backup power connects safely and meets current electrical code.
Straight answers about generator sizing, permits, cost, and whether to repair or replace, based on what we run into on real installations around Hollister and San Benito County.
Q1
Standby generators typically require a permit and inspection under local and state electrical code, since they involve a transfer switch tied into your home's main panel. We handle the permit process and make sure the installation passes inspection.
Q2
Sizing depends on which circuits you want to keep running during an outage, whether that's just essentials like the fridge and well pump or the entire house. We calculate your load during the site evaluation so the unit you install isn't under or oversized for the job.
Q3
Most standby generator installations require an electrical permit and inspection, since they tie into your home's main electrical panel and often include a transfer switch. We handle the permitting and coordinate the inspection as part of a code-compliant installation, so you don't have to track down the paperwork yourself.
Q4
The right size depends on which circuits you want to keep running during an outage, from just the essentials like a refrigerator and sump pump to the whole house including HVAC. We calculate your home's electrical load during the site evaluation and recommend a generator sized to match it, rather than guessing or oversizing.
Q5
A portable generator can be used with basic precautions, but connecting any generator to your home's electrical system, whether through a transfer switch or a standby unit, requires a licensed electrician. Improper connections can backfeed power into utility lines and create serious safety hazards, which is why this part of the job isn't a DIY project.
Q6
If your current generator or transfer switch is failing to start reliably, tripping breakers, or showing its age with frequent repairs, replacement is often more cost-effective than continuing to patch an older system. We can take a look at your existing setup and give you an honest read on whether a repair will hold or whether it's time to upgrade.
Feedback from homeowners and businesses across Hollister and San Benito County on working with our electricians.
Tell us about your home's size and power needs, and our licensed, insured electricians will help you plan a generator installation that keeps your lights on through Hollister's outages.
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