Standby Generator
in Kingston, NY

Power outages in the Hudson Valley can last hours — or days, especially after ice storms and severe weather. A standby generator connects to your home's electrical panel and starts automatically within seconds of a power failure. No extension cords, no manual setup, no waking up to a cold, dark house at 2am. Hot Water Solutions installs and services whole-home standby generators from Generac, Kohler, and Briggs & Stratton.

Generator Services

• Standby generator installation — sizing, placement, gas line, and transfer switch
• Automatic transfer switch installation and replacement
• Generator maintenance — annual tune-up, oil change, load test
• Generator repair — won't start, runs rough, error codes
• Load calculation — determining the right generator size
• Propane and natural gas fuel connection

Choosing the Right Generator Size

Generator sizing depends on what you need to power. A 10–14kW generator covers the essentials: heat, AC, refrigerator, lights, and outlets throughout the house. A 20–22kW unit runs the entire home as if the grid never went down, including electric vehicle chargers and heat pumps. We perform a load calculation based on your actual electrical usage to recommend the right size.

Siting and Fuel Requirements

Standby generators must be placed according to local code — typically a minimum distance from windows, doors, and property lines. They require a dedicated natural gas or propane connection sized for their BTU requirement. We handle site assessment, permits, gas line work, and the electrical connection — including the transfer switch — as a complete package so you deal with one contractor, not four.

Annual Maintenance Matters

A generator that hasn't been exercised or serviced can fail when you need it most. We offer annual maintenance contracts that include an oil change, spark plug inspection, load test, battery check, and transfer switch test. Our maintenance customers get priority service after major storm events when demand is highest.