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What Size Whole-Home Generator Do You Need?

The right generator covers what matters when the power goes out, without paying for capacity you will never use.

Quick Answer

Callison Electric Heating & Cooling sizes a standby generator to the loads you want to keep running, from essentials like the furnace, well pump, and refrigerator up to a whole-home system that powers everything. We assess your home and recommend the right size, then handle the electrical and permits. Call 540-294-3189.

Generator sizing comes down to one question: what do you want running when the power is out? The answer sets the size, and the size sets the price. We walk homeowners through it before quoting a generator installation.

Essentials vs. whole-home

A smaller unit can cover the essentials: heating, the well pump, the refrigerator, and some lights and outlets. A larger whole-home system runs everything, including central air. Most valley homes land somewhere in between, and we help you decide where.

What drives the size

The big loads are the ones that matter: central HVAC, the well pump, an electric range or water heater. Callison adds up what you want to run and matches a generator to it, so you are not paying for capacity you will never use or coming up short in an outage.

The electrical hookup

A standby generator ties into your electrical system through a transfer switch and, in many homes, works alongside the main panel. Because Callison is a licensed electrician, we handle the transfer switch, the panel work, and the permits as one project.

Automatic operation

A standby generator starts on its own within seconds of an outage and shuts off when power returns. You do not have to be home or do anything.

Have a question about your system?

Want the right-sized generator for your home? We assess the loads and recommend the size. Call before noon and a crew can usually be there the same day.

Answers

Common questions

Real questions from Staunton and Augusta County, with straight answers.

Call 540-294-3189
What size generator do I need for my house?
It depends on what you want to run. A smaller unit covers essentials like heat, the well pump, and the refrigerator; a whole-home system runs everything including central air. Callison sizes it to your loads.
Does a whole-home generator turn on automatically?
Yes. A standby generator starts on its own within seconds of an outage and shuts off when power returns, with no action needed from you.
Does Callison handle the permits and electrical?
Yes. Callison is a licensed electrician and handles the transfer switch, panel work, and permits as one project. Call 540-294-3189.