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Generator Installation in Columbia, SC

From storm-ready interlock setups to whole-home standby power — sized right, wired safe, ready before the outage.

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Sound Familiar?

What it runs in Columbia:
Generator interlock kits with an exterior inlet typically run $600–$1,000 installed. Whole-home standby systems are sized and quoted per home.
Exact quote before any work begins · estimates valid 15 days · SC Lic. #M116444

Common Questions

Interlock or standby — which do I need?

An interlock safely connects a portable generator you already own for a fraction of standby cost. Standby systems start automatically and carry the whole home. We size both against your actual loads and quote each.

What size generator do I need?

It depends on what must stay on — HVAC, well pump, fridge, medical equipment. We run the load numbers instead of guessing.

Is backfeeding really that dangerous?

Yes. Plugging a generator into a wall outlet energizes utility lines and can electrocute utility workers. An interlock or transfer switch is the safe, legal answer.

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Means Electric · Licensed & Insured SC Electrical Contractor · SC Lic. #M116444
Serving Columbia, Lexington, Irmo, Cayce, West Columbia & the Midlands
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