Whole-House Generators
An occasional power outage may feel like a minor inconvenience. But when outages become frequent or last for extended periods, they can quickly disrupt your comfort, your safety, and your daily routine. At Kliemann Brothers, we understand the challenges of living in Tacoma, WA, and we provide reliable backup power solutions that give you lasting peace of mind.
At Kliemann Brothers, we understand that living here in Tacoma, WA, and having a solution will bring you peace of mind. Our whole-house generator installation will power your home during power outages. If you already have a whole-house generator, contact our electrical experts for maintenance and repairs.
Whole-House Generator Installation for Reliable Backup Power
A whole-house generator, sometimes called a standby generator, is permanently installed outside of your home, connected directly to your electrical panel, and fueled by natural gas or propane.
Kliemann Brothers handles every aspect of the residential generator installation, including correctly sizing the unit, ensuring proper electrical connections and fuel line hookup, and making your system code-compliant and ready to perform from day one.
When our licensed and experienced electricians install an automatic standby generator, it’s a one- or two-day process. We need to install an electrical transfer switch, then connect the generator to the electric lines and your gas or propane fuel source.
How Standby Generators Protect Your Home During Power Outages
Unlike backup power systems like portable generators that require manual setup and extension cords to power, a standby generator monitors your home’s power supply around the clock and kicks on automatically within seconds of an outage. When utility power is restored, it shuts itself off just as automatically. The result is uninterrupted power to your entire home with zero effort on your part.
During an extended power outage, your generator keeps your HVAC system running and powers important appliances like your refrigerator and freezer — protecting hundreds of dollars' worth of food. It also keeps your sump pump active, preventing basement flooding during storm-related outages.
Choosing the Right Generator for Your Home’s Power Needs
Choosing the correct whole-home generator size is essential to guaranteeing it properly powers your home during a power outage. An undersized unit will struggle to power your home's essential systems, while an oversized unit means paying more than necessary upfront and in fuel costs.
Kliemann Brothers will perform an electrical load calculation to determine how much power you need and if you will require multiple circuits. Smaller homes (1000 to 1500 square feet) may need a generator rated at 15,000 kW, while larger homes (2,000 to 3,000 square feet) may need up to 25,000 kW. In some cases, larger whole-house generators are used for bigger homes with many appliances.
We work with leading emergency power solution brands like Generac and will recommend options across a range of price points to match your power requirements and budget.
Professional Generator Installation You Can Trust
Home backup generator installation is not a DIY project. It involves working with your home's main electrical panel, coordinating with your gas or propane supplier, obtaining the necessary permits, and ensuring the installation complies with all local building codes. Incorrect installation of a generator can pose serious hazards, including electrical faults, carbon monoxide exposure, and fuel leaks.
Kliemann Brothers has the licensing, training, and years of experience to handle the entire installation process properly. Our installation process begins with a site assessment to determine the optimal placement for your generator. It must be far enough from windows and doors to prevent exhaust from entering the home, on stable ground, and positioned for easy access during maintenance services.
We also handle the transfer switch installation, the power-outage protection component that safely disconnects your home from the utility grid during an outage and reconnects it when power returns.
Generator Maintenance and Repair Services
Kliemann Brothers offers generator maintenance plans that keep your system on a proper service schedule without you having to track it yourself.
Our technicians are trained on all major brands and can diagnose and perform generator repairs, including starting failures, transfer switch problems, fuel delivery faults, and control board errors.
Throughout the year, generator fluids need checking and refilling, spark plugs require changing, and components need testing and cleaning. Our professionals recommend a once- or twice-annual maintenance appointment. We also suggest scheduling an appointment after a major power outage to ensure your system is ready the next time you need it.
If you find your generator not working as it should or notice an unusual noise or smell, give our professionals a call. We will come out to assess the issue and promptly make any required repairs.
Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Backup Generator
Most standby generators have a lifespan of 20 to 30 years with proper care, but certain signs may indicate it's time to consider a replacement. Look out for signs like:
- Frequent repairs during multiple seasons.
- Difficulty staying on.
- Flickering lights while the generator is running.
- Any power drops while the generator is running.
Older generators are also far less fuel-efficient than modern units, meaning a generator replacement will pay for itself over time through lower operating costs.
Schedule Your Whole House Generator Consultation Today
Make sure you are well-prepared for the next power outage by installing or maintaining a backup power generator. Our team is experienced, licensed, and committed to generator services near you that are built to last.
Give our Kliemann Brothers experts a call if you are considering a whole-house generator purchase or if your current one needs maintenance or a repair. We want to help with all your home-comfort needs.
