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Generator installation in Loveland & Northern Colorado. Keep the power on.

Home standby generators and transfer switches installed by licensed electricians, with upfront pricing and our 1-year workmanship warranty.

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Our promise

  • Upfront pricingYou approve the price before work starts.
  • On-time arrivalWe show up when we say we will.
  • Workmanship warranty1-year workmanship warranty on our work.
  • Licensed electriciansBonded, insured and local.

Backup power for your home

From a portable hookup to a whole-home standby unit, we help you choose and install the right setup.

Standby generators

Start automatically and can run much more of your home.

Portable generator hookups

Never plug a generator into a wall outlet or run it indoors or in a garage.

Transfer switches and interlocks

A properly installed transfer switch, or a listed interlock kit made for your panel, is the safe way to connect a generator. Both need a permit.

Existing generator service

Help with generator connections and electrical issues.

Planning what to power

We help you decide which circuits matter most.

Warranty

1-year workmanship warranty on our work, plus the manufacturer’s warranty on the unit.

How generator installation works

  1. Eggers Safety InspectionA licensed electrician runs an 8-point safety check and looks at what your project needs.
  2. Upfront priceYou get a clear price and approve it before any work starts.
  3. SchedulingWe book a time that works for you and show up when we say we will.
  4. Clean, careful workWe respect your home, work neatly and clean up when we’re done.
  5. WalkthroughWe walk you through the finished work. It’s backed by our 1-year workmanship warranty.

Every visit includes the $89 Eggers Safety Inspection

An 8-point electrical safety check plus your detailed estimate. The $89 is credited toward your job if you move forward. It’s only due if you decide not to go ahead.

The 8 points: electrical panel, main grounding & bonding, GFCI protection, smoke & CO detectors, outlets & switches, visible wiring, exterior electrical, and whole-home surge protection. Each one is marked Pass or Needs Attention.

From a recent Eggers job

Home standby generator installed beside a brick house, Northern Colorado
A whole-home standby generator we installed, set on its pad and wired to the home's power. Northern Colorado.
Generator transfer switch next to the electric meter, Northern Colorado
Automatic transfer switch wired next to the meter so the generator takes over in an outage. Northern Colorado.

Generator guide for Northern Colorado homes

The safe ways to connect backup power, and what goes into choosing between a portable and a standby generator.

Connecting backup power safely

What is the safe way to connect a portable generator?

The safe way to connect it is a power inlet and a transfer switch or a listed interlock made for your panel, never a cord into a wall outlet. Backfeeding through an outlet can put power on the utility lines and endanger line workers. See portable generator connection.

Where should a generator run?

Outdoors, well away from the house, so exhaust can’t drift inside through a door, window or the garage. Keep working CO alarms in the home.

Choosing and keeping a generator

How do I choose between portable and standby?

A portable generator with an inlet and interlock runs the circuits you pick and costs less. A standby generator starts on its own and can run more of the house. We help you list the loads that matter most, such as the furnace, refrigerator, well pump or medical equipment, and size from there. Well and sump pumps need extra starting power, so we size the generator for them. If someone depends on medical equipment, have a backup plan too, and ask your utility about its medical-priority list.

Do generators need a permit?

Yes. Connecting a generator to your home’s wiring needs an electrical permit and inspection from your city or county. We pull it.

How do I keep a generator ready?

Follow the manufacturer’s maintenance schedule and let a standby unit run its automatic exercise. See generator maintenance.

What our neighbors say

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“Eggers Electricians Brandon and Andy were professional, efficient, kind, polite and job knowledgeable. They were very aware of my home's furniture surroundings, as not to damage anything, as well as their primary objective is to be safe, as they had a cathedral ceiling fan to replace, 2 stories up. They worked as a cohesive team, and not only respected the customer, but eachother as well.…”
Google review · Fort Collins · Oct 2025Fans & lighting
  • “I requested quotes from four Northern Colorado electric companies, and Eggers provided the most competitive rate by a wide margin…”
    Google review · Fort Collins · Jun 2025 Repairs & troubleshooting
  • “Andy came to our house to add an electrical outlet. While looking at possible solutions he was able to find us a solution that was half the price of the first solution he came up with…”
    Google review · Loveland · Dec 2025 Wiring, outlets & upgrades
  • “Dakota, Nick and MJ were terrific to work with for an electrical inspection and certification at my home in Estes Park…”
    Google review · Fort Collins · Feb 2026 EV & inspections
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Often paired with a generator

All home electrical services

Panel Upgrades

Safer power for modern homes

EV Charger Installation

A new Level 2 charger circuit requires an electrical permit in Fort Collins and Loveland. We pull it for you.

Wiring & Rewiring

Replace old or unsafe wiring

Inspections

Catch unsafe components early

Transfer Switches

Connect a generator safely

Portable Generator Hookup

Inlet and interlock installs

Generator Maintenance

Ready when the power goes out

Surge Protection & Grounding

Protect what you plug in

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About Eggers Electric
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Eggers Electric3520 W Eisenhower Blvd, Loveland, CO 80537

Generator questions

Questions? Call 970-669-1883 or email info@eggerselectric.com.

Why homeowners choose Eggers

  • Locally owned in Loveland since 1973
  • Licensed electricians
  • Permits pulled and inspections handled
  • Eggers Safety Inspection on every visit

Serving Loveland, Fort Collins and Northern Colorado · 970-669-1883

Do you install home standby generators in Loveland?
Yes. Eggers Electric installs and services home backup generators in Loveland, Fort Collins, Windsor, Greeley and throughout Northern Colorado, including mountain areas like Estes Park.
Should I get a portable or standby generator?
A portable generator powers a few essentials through heavy-duty cords or a transfer switch or interlock kit; a standby generator starts automatically and can run much more of your home. We'll walk you through both options based on what you want to keep running during an outage. Never plug a generator into a wall outlet (it backfeeds the utility lines and can kill line workers). Never run it indoors, in a garage, or near open windows or doors.
What size standby generator do I need?
It depends on whether you want to back up the whole house or only essentials such as the furnace, fridge, well or sump pump, and lights. We size the generator from a load calculation of the circuits you choose.
Can a standby generator run on natural gas or propane?
Yes. Most home standby generators can run on natural gas or propane. With natural gas, we check that your gas meter and line can supply the generator along with your other gas appliances.
Do I need a transfer switch for my generator?
A properly installed transfer switch, or a listed interlock kit made for your panel, is the safe way to connect a generator. Both need a permit. We install and connect it so the generator powers your home without sending power back onto utility lines.
Can I plug a portable generator into a wall outlet?
No. Backfeeding through an outlet can energize the utility lines and endanger line workers and your home. Connect a portable generator through a transfer switch or an approved interlock. See portable generator connection.
Do standby generators need a permit?
Yes. Standby generators need an electrical permit, and often building or gas permits and setback checks too. We size your generator using the manufacturer's altitude derating, since Northern Colorado sits at about 5,000 feet.
How much does a generator installation cost?
Every visit includes the repair, installation or service you called us for, plus the $89 Eggers Safety Inspection: an 8-point electrical safety check plus an estimate or troubleshooting. If you move forward with the work, the $89 is credited toward the job. We'll give you a quote for your specific generator and installation before work starts.
Do you service and repair existing generators?
Yes, we work on existing home generator connections and electrical issues. Call us to describe the problem and we'll get you scheduled.
How often does a standby generator need maintenance?
We recommend maintenance at least once a year, or as your generator’s manufacturer specifies, plus regular self-test runs. See generator maintenance.
Is generator installation covered by a warranty?
Our workmanship is warranted for 1 year from the date of service. Parts carry the manufacturer's warranty. If something we installed fails under normal use, call us at 970-669-1883 and we'll come back and make it right. Full terms are on your invoice.
How do I schedule a generator consultation?
Call 970-669-1883 or click Schedule Service. Call us 7 days a week, 7am–8pm.
Can I run a generator in my garage?
No. Never run a generator indoors, in a garage, or near windows and doors.
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