Generator Installation in Portland, Oregon

Reliable Backup Power for Your Home

Power outages occur throughout the Portland area due to wind storms, fallen trees, and utility issues. For many homeowners, losing power means losing heat, refrigeration, lighting, internet, and the ability to work from home. A professionally installed backup generator can keep your home running safely when the power grid goes down. Smiley Electric provides generator installation services throughout Portland, Beaverton, Hillsboro, and the surrounding communities.

Why Portland Homes Need Backup Power

Winter wind storms
Ice storms
Tree branches damaging power lines
Utility equipment failures
Vehicle accidents involving power poles

Types of Home Backup Generators

Portable Generators

Portable generators are smaller units that connect to the home through a generator inlet and transfer
switch. They are more affordable but must be manually started during outages.

Standby Generators

Standby generators are permanently installed outside the home and automatically start when power is
lost. They connect to the electrical panel through an automatic transfer switch and often run on natural
gas or propane.

Benefits of Installing a Generator

Maintain power during outages
Protect food and appliances
Keep heating systems running
Increase home value
Provide peace of mind during storms

Generator Installation Process

Electrical evaluation of your home
Load calculations to size the generator
Equipment selection
Transfer switch and electrical connection
Fuel connection for natural gas or propane systems
Permits and inspections

Typical Generator Installation Costs

Portable generator inlet installations typically range from $800 to $2,500 depending on the complexity.
Whole-home standby generator installations typically range from $8,000 to $20,000 or more depending
on the generator size, electrical upgrades required, and fuel connections.

Areas We Serve

Portland
Beaverton
Hillsboro
Cedar Mill
Bethany
Tigard
Lake Oswego
West Linn
Forest Grove

Schedule a Generator Installation Consultation

Smiley Electric installs generator systems for homeowners across the Portland metro area. Contact us today to schedule an electrical consultation and learn how a generator can keep your home powered during outages.

Standby & Backup Generator Installation in the Portland Metro

Pacific Northwest storms and grid outages make a backup generator a smart investment for Portland-area homes. A permanently installed standby generator starts automatically when the power drops, running on natural gas or propane and powering the circuits that matter most: heat, refrigeration, sump pumps, medical equipment, and more.

The heart of a safe generator install is the transfer switch, which isolates your home from the utility grid so power cannot backfeed onto the lines and endanger utility crews. Smiley Electric sizes the generator and transfer switch to your home’s actual load, handles the electrical permit and inspection, and coordinates with your gas supplier and utility as needed.

Not sure whether a standby generator or a manual transfer-switch setup for a portable unit is right for you? We will assess your panel and priorities during a free in-home quote and recommend the option that fits your budget.