Home Standby Generator
Installation

Reliable Power When the Grid Lets You Down

If you live near the shore, you already know how fast a nor'easter can knock out power for days. A properly installed standby generator means your heat, AC, refrigerator, and security system keep running without you lifting a finger. Bixler Electric Inc handles professional generator installation for families throughout Ocean and Monmouth Counties—managing everything from the initial load calculation to the final municipal inspection.

Unlike a portable unit you have to drag out and refuel in the rain, a permanently wired standby system detects an outage automatically and restores your power in under ten seconds. There's no extension cord, no carbon monoxide risk, and no manual start. It just works—whether you're home or halfway across the country. As local electricians who live and work in this community, we ensure your backup system is as reliable as your main utility feed.

Getting the Size Right

Picking the wrong generator size is the most common mistake homeowners make. A unit that's undersized will trip the moment your central AC compressor kicks on. We perform a full load audit before recommending anything—adding up your HVAC demand, well pump, appliances, and even EV charger requirements so the system never struggles. If your home needs an electrical panel upgrade to support the new backup load, our team handles that in-house so you dont have to hire a second contractor.

Automatic Transfer Switch Installation

The automatic transfer switch is the brains of the whole system. It watches the utility feed, detects the outage, safely isolates your home from the grid, and hands control to the generator—all within seconds. This requires precise wiring and a solid understanding of your electrical panel configuration. We size and wire the transfer switch ourselves, and we test it by simulating a full grid failure before we consider the job done.

Permits, Inspections, and Local Support

Every generator install in our area requires electrical and mechanical permits. We pull those permits for you, coordinate the inspections, and hand over a clean certificate of completion. After installation, we’ll walk you through the monitoring app so you can check your system status from your phone. If something ever looks off, you have a direct line to the same team that did the work—not a distant call center.

Emergency Preparedness & Safety

In an emergency, you need to know your backup system is ready to engage. Our master-level approach includes residential safety audits to verify your grounding and fuel lines are up to code. Whether you are in Toms River, Brick, or Bayville, we ensure your installation meets the strictest local codes for electrical power restoration and long-term home protection.

NJ Electrical Business Permit & License #12751