A power outage can last hours or days, but a whole home generator keeps your lights on, your HVAC running, and your family comfortable. Contact us today to get started.
Residential Generator Installation & Service in Bakersfield, CA, and Boise, ID
When the power goes out, most homeowners realize too late that they weren’t prepared. Outages in Bakersfield can stretch through triple-digit heat waves, and in Boise, winter storms can knock out power for days. A standby generator means your home keeps running no matter what’s happening on the grid.
Bronco Electric installs and services residential standby generators for homeowners throughout Kern County and Ada County. We handle everything from site assessment and permits to final connection and testing, so you’re not left piecing together the job with multiple contractors.
What a Standby Generator Powers in Your Home
Whole home coverage or essential circuits — we'll help you figure out what makes sense.The right generator setup depends on your home’s size, your electrical panel, and what you can’t afford to lose power to. Bronco Electric helps homeowners in Bakersfield and Boise choose a generator sized for their needs. Depending on your system, a standby generator can power:
Not every home needs whole-house coverage. Some homeowners prefer an essential circuits setup that keeps the most critical systems running while keeping costs lower. We walk you through both options and give you a straight answer on what your home actually needs.
Why Bakersfield and Boise Homeowners Trust Bronco Electric
Licensed, experienced, and union-certified electricians are a call away.Generator installation isn’t a job for just any contractor. It involves your electrical panel, your home’s fuel supply, and local permitting requirements—all of which need to be handled correctly to keep your family safe and your warranty intact. Bronco Electric has been doing this work the right way for more than 40 years.
Frequently Asked Questions About Residential Generator Installation
A standby generator is permanently installed outside your home and connected to your electrical panel and fuel supply. It starts automatically when the power goes out and runs until utility power is restored — no action required on your part. A portable generator requires manual setup, runs on stored fuel such as gasoline, and must be operated outdoors to avoid carbon monoxide exposure. For reliable, hands-off backup power, a standby generator is the better long-term solution.
Most standby generators start and transfer power to your home within 10 to 30 seconds of detecting a utility outage. The automatic transfer switch handles the switchover, so you may notice a brief flicker of lights before everything comes back on. For homeowners with medical equipment or other critical loads, we can discuss options that minimize even that short delay.
Residential standby generators typically run on natural gas or liquid propane. Natural gas is convenient if your home is already connected to a gas line, since there’s no stored fuel to manage or run out of. Propane is a common option in areas without natural gas access and requires an on-site tank. We assess your home’s fuel situation during the estimate and help you determine which setup makes the most sense.
Yes. Generator installation involves electrical work and a fuel connection, both of which require permits in Bakersfield and Boise. Bronco Electric handles the permitting process during installation, so you don’t have to navigate it on your own. All work is inspected and done to code.
Most manufacturers recommend servicing a standby generator once a year, or after a certain number of run hours, whichever comes first. Regular maintenance typically includes an oil change, filter replacement, battery check, and load test to confirm the unit will start when needed. Skipping maintenance is the most common reason generators fail during an outage, so we recommend keeping up with it.
Ready to Stop Worrying About the Next Outage?
A properly installed standby generator means your home keeps running no matter what the grid is doing. Bronco Electric’s licensed electricians serve homeowners throughout Kern County and Ada County, and we bring the same commitment to clean work, honest pricing, and lasting results that we’ve built our reputation on for over 40 years.
Commercial Generator & Electrical Services for Bakersfield and Boise Businesses
Bronco Electric supports more than residential customers. Our licensed, union-certified electricians bring decades of experience to commercial electrical projects across Bakersfield, CA, and Boise, ID. Business owners throughout Kern County and Ada County rely on us for: