A whole-home generator is one of the best investments a homeowner in Hickory, NC and the surrounding Catawba Valley can make — especially given how often storms and severe weather knock out power in this area. Instead of scrambling for flashlights and wondering how long the outage will last, a whole-home generator switches your power over automatically, keeping your home running the way it normally would.

Before deciding what's right for you, a few things are worth considering. Does your home already have natural gas or propane, or would the generator need its own dedicated fuel source? What do you actually want to stay running during an outage — everything in the house, or just the essentials like your fridge, well pump, and HVAC? And do you want to manually set up a generator every time the power goes out, or would you rather it happen automatically, without you having to think about it at all? These answers help us find the right fit for your home and your budget, rather than a one-size-fits-all recommendation.

Stickler's Electrical Service handles whole-home generator installation from start to finish — including permitting, inspections, and gas piping if that's part of your setup. We regularly install Generac whole-home generators and are also a DuroMax Authorized Reseller, so whatever direction makes sense for your home and budget, we can get you there. We also install backup and portable-style generator connections for homeowners who want a lower-cost option than a full standby system.