Keep your lights on and appliances running through grid failures and weather-related outages with a whole-home generator installation from Fisher Electric.
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A whole-home generator — also called a standby generator, since it starts up automatically the moment the power goes out — is a smart investment for most homeowners. For Felton residents, there are a few specific reasons they’re especially worth having:
Of all the San Lorenzo Valley towns, Felton is the nearest to our Scotts Valley office, about six miles up Highway 9, roughly twelve minutes, so a Felton generator assessment, install, or service call gets a quick response. We work this valley constantly and know these homes and their outages. We’ve powered the area since 1991 as a licensed C-10 contractor, and up here, a standby generator isn’t a luxury, it’s how a home stays livable when the grid fails.
Felton sits among the redwoods in the San Lorenzo Valley, and that setting means frequent, sometimes long, outages. Storms drop limbs across power lines, PG&E’s Public Safety Power Shutoffs can cut power for days during fire weather, and homes at the end of long service lines lose power more often than most. For many Felton households, going without power isn’t a rare event, it’s a regular part of valley life.
The stakes are higher here than in the flats. Many Felton homes are on wells, so when the power stops the water stops too, and heat, refrigeration, and, for some, medical equipment all go down. Because there’s often no natural gas main in the valley, backup power usually means a propane standby generator, which is exactly the kind of reliable, run-for-days system these homes need. For a Felton home that regularly loses power, and its water with it, that reliability is the whole point. A propane standby generator doesn’t care whether the outage is a two-hour storm blip or a four-day fire-season shutoff, it starts on its own and keeps the well pump, heat, and refrigerator running until the grid comes back. In a valley where being without power, and water, is a recurring fact of life, that changes how livable a home stays through the winter.
We install permanently mounted propane standby generators, the right fit for most valley homes without natural gas, that start automatically through an automatic transfer switch, no cords, no manual steps, no need to be home. We begin with a load assessment to size the unit for whole-home or essential-circuits coverage, prioritizing the well pump, heat, and refrigeration, and to plan the propane supply for the outages you want to ride out.
From there we set the pad with proper clearances, make the propane and electrical connections, and wire the transfer switch to your panel, permitted through Santa Cruz County and inspected. Installation timelines depend on the unit and fuel setup, and we’ll give you a clear one. Because a generator only helps if it starts, we also provide the periodic maintenance these units need to stay dependable through valley winters.
Because Felton is so close and we work the whole valley, a generator job here is routine for us, and reputation travels fast in a small mountain town. We start with a real load assessment, prioritize the well, heat, and refrigeration, and give you an itemized estimate and a clear timeline before we begin. The install is clean and permitted, and we keep the generator maintained so it’s ready for the valley’s next outage. Honest sizing, a clean install, and dependable local service. Consultations are free, and financing is available for whole-home generator projects.
Many properties on the outskirts of Felton depend on private wells — and when the power goes out, those wells stop working, leaving you without running water for drinking, showering, or flushing toilets.
Felton sits in the Santa Cruz Mountains, where powerful winter storms are a fact of life — heavy rain, strong winds, and downed trees can all knock out power for days at a time.
During the dry, windy months of late summer and fall, PG&E often cuts power — sometimes for several days at a stretch — to reduce the risk of wildfires.
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One of our technicians will visit your home and perform an assessment.
We’ll develop a customized plan and provide an itemized estimate.
We’ll get to work quickly and provide the code-compliant services needed.
We’ll review the work with you and ensure your complete satisfaction.
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The entire Fisher Electric team is committed to providing unmatched electrical services and customer care for homeowners and commercial property managers across Felton. And if you consider the reviews we’ve earned across Google, HomeAdvisor, and Facebook, it appears we’ve achieved this goal.
A few things have helped us become a trusted electrical contractor in Santa Cruz:
We recommend products and services based solely on what's right for our customers — never on what's best for our profits.
From the first call to the final walkthrough, we keep our customers informed every step of the way — no surprises, no guesswork.
Every job starts with a clear, itemized estimate — and we never sneak in hidden fees after the fact.
Your time matters to us, so we make it a point to schedule service calls promptly and get every job wrapped up without unnecessary delays.
Customer satisfaction is our finish line. If something isn't quite right, we'll do whatever it takes to fix it.
We continuously invest in our team's training and professional development — because you deserve the best-trained electricians and technicians in the business.
The Fisher Electric team is proud to offer comprehensive whole-home generator services. Whether you need us to install a complete system, diagnose issues with your current system, or provide upgrades, we’re ready to help.
Power outages are never convenient, but some Felton homeowners have more on the line when the lights go out. If any of the following apply to you or your family, reach out to Fisher Electric and make sure you’re ready before the next outage hits.
Many homeowners don’t realize just how much a whole-home generator can offer. Here are some of the biggest benefits:
The costs for whole-home generator installation vary significantly based on the project specifics, including:
With all of that said, most whole-home generator installation projects cost between $10,000 and $25,000 in the Felton area.
Fisher Electric is proud to offer electrical repair, installation, and upgrade services across the entire Central Coast area, including the following cities:
A reliable whole-home standby generator is a great start — but you also need an installation team that knows the job inside and out. Even the best unit on the market won’t perform if it’s not installed correctly.
That’s where Fisher Electric comes in. Our technicians have the skill, knowledge, and experience to get your new generator installed right, so you stay safe and comfortable when the next power outage rolls around.
Contact us today to discuss your project, get answers to any questions you may have, or schedule your estimate.
Have more questions about backup generators? We’ve rounded up a few of the most common ones our customers have and answered them below.
Unfortunately, many homeowners procrastinate about having a whole-home generator installed, only to find themselves unprepared when the next outage strikes. So, while having a generator installed can be a big decision, it is not one you should put off — particularly for residents in outage-prone regions, such as Felton.
Whether you are ready to schedule your whole-home generator installation now or you’re still in the research phase and need guidance, the professionals at Fisher Electric are ready to help. Contact us today to arrange for an on-site consultation or speak with one of our customer service specialists.
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