Generator Installation in Fort Lauderdale and Broward County
Storm season and power outages? Call 844-510-1963 and we connect you with an independent, Florida-licensed contractor who installs backup power.
How do I get generator installation in Fort Lauderdale?
A contractor can install a standby generator or a transfer switch so backup power connects to your home safely. Call 844-510-1963 and we connect you with an independent, Florida-licensed contractor who serves your city.
Standby generator or portable generator?
A whole-house standby generator is permanently installed and starts when the power goes out. A portable generator is moved and started by hand and is often connected through a transfer switch. Which one fits depends on what you need to run, so tell the call center what you want to power.
Published installed-cost ranges for whole-house units are wide. Angi lists $1,540 to $8,740 for whole-house generator installation, and you can see the source in our cost guide.
Where can I safely run a portable generator?
Outdoors only. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says to never use portable generators inside homes or garages, even if doors and windows are open, and to use them outside at least 20 feet away from homes with the exhaust facing away.
The CDC adds that portable back-up generators produce the poison gas carbon monoxide, which is odorless, colorless and kills without warning. The CPSC also recommends battery-operated CO alarms on every level of the home and outside sleeping areas.
Why use a transfer switch or a licensed contractor?
Backup power has to be connected to the home's wiring in a way that is safe for you and for utility workers. That is contractor work, not a do-it-yourself extension-cord job. The contractor also confirms that your panel has the capacity for the load.
Permits and what to ask
Ask the contractor whether your city requires a permit for your generator and who pulls it. Ask for the Florida license number and verify it on MyFloridaLicense. Contractors in the network are independent, so confirm license and insurance yourself.
How does the call work?
Call 844-510-1963
The call is free and the line is open 24 hours a day. There is no form to fill in.
Tell us where and what
Give the call center your address and a short description of the problem or project.
Get connected
You are connected with an independent, Florida-licensed electrical contractor who serves your city.
Agree the job and the price
Ask for a written estimate and confirm license and insurance before any work starts.
Which cities does this cover?
Contractors in the network serve 26 Broward County cities, including these.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I run a portable generator in my garage?
No. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says to never use portable generators inside homes or garages, even if doors and windows are open.
How far from the house should a portable generator be?
The CPSC says to use generators outside only, at least 20 feet away from homes, with the exhaust facing away. It also recommends battery-operated CO alarms on every level of the home.
Why is generator exhaust dangerous?
The CDC says portable back-up generators produce carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless gas that kills without warning. Run them outdoors only.
How much does a whole-house generator cost?
Angi lists $1,540 to $8,740 for whole-house generator installation. See the cost guide and get a written estimate for your home.
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