Don't let an unexpected power outage put a damper on your home's comfort.
A permanently installed home automatic standby generator runs on natural gas or liquid propane (LP) and sits outside your home. A home standby generator delivers power directly to your home's electrical system, backing up your entire home or just the most essential items.
Jackson Electric sells 14 kW and 24 kW Generac automatic standby generators. This purchase includes a cold weather package which is an oil and battery heater and disconnect switch. The generator pad and battery are sold separately but can be purchased from Jackson Electric.
Generator installation is available from Jackson Electric.
If you're interested in learning more about standby generators, contact Jackson Electric at 715.284.5385, press 3 for Operations, or complete the inquiry form below.
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- Never try to power your home by plugging a generator into a wall outlet. This is known as backfeeding, and it could electrocute a neighbor or an electric line worker restoring power. A power transfer switch must be installed by a qualified electrician. Because of the harm an incorrectly powered generator can cause, the transfer switch is required by the National Electrical Code.
- Operate a portable generator in a well ventilated location outdoors away from all doors, windows, and vent openings to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. The instructions that come with it are not meant for the recycle bin. Read and follow them; they are important.
- Turn the generator on before using it. Once it's running, turn your appliances and lights on one at a time to avoid overloading the unit. Generators are for temporary use and limited load; prioritize your needs.
- Never use a generator in a puddle or standing water and never touch with wet hands.
- To protect a portable generator from moisture, operate it on a dry surface under an open, canopy-like structure.
- Never use or install a generator in an attached garage, even with the door open.
- Turn off portable generators and let them cool down before refueling. Never refuel a generator while it is running.
- Store fuel for your portable generator in a container that is intended for the purpose and is correctly labeled as such. Store the containers outside of living areas.
- Keep children and pets away from all generators, especially portable ones. Many generator components are hot enough to burn you during operation.
For more generator safety tips, please visit www.safeelectricity.org.
Generators:
These prices are for Jackson Electric members. Please contact our office for non-member pricing.
*Price includes cold weather package (oil and battery heater), transfer switch (prevents back feed of electricity to the grid when power goes out), and base kit (plastic skirting fitted around the bottom of generator for protection and appearance). Prices may change without notice.
- 14 kW: $5,900 plus tax
- 24 kW: $7,400 plus tax
Optional Items:
- Ground pad: $450 plus tax
- Fiberglass pad that is constructed to fit the size of the generator. You may pour a cement pad, but the ground must be level.
- Battery: $275 plus tax
- Interstate brand battery. You may also purchase a 12-volt battery elsewhere.
Generator installation is available to Jackson Electric members for an additional cost.
- Initial Inquiry
- Appointment is scheduled to estimate the cost of installation.
- Bid proposal completed.
- Proposal sent to member.
- Member signs proposal, submits payment for cost of equipment, and signs bill of sale.
- Appointment is scheduled to set equipment.
- Member contacts natural gas or LP provider to hook up the fossil fuel to the generator.
- Member notifies Jackson Electric when the gas hook up is complete.
- Appointment is scheduled to complete the wiring to your breaker box. Our technician(s) will show you how to exercise the unit.
- Master electrician inspects the installation.
- Generator is operational.
- Final invoice is sent to member.
All generators require periodic maintenance, such as oil and filter changes, to ensure maximum performance and years of reliable service. It is recommended by Generac to have your unit serviced every six (6) months by an authorized independent service dealer.
Jackson Electric Cooperative offers a maintenance package for $300 plus tax to members who purchased and installed a generator through Jackson Electric. This includes oil change and filter, check connections, check wiring for the transfer switch, and a voltage check. Contact Jackson Electric for more information on the maintenance package.