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Here&#8217;s how to choose and install it right.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cta-row\"><a class=\"btn btn-p\" href=\"#soumission\">Request a free quote \u2192<\/a><a class=\"btn btn-g\" href=\"tel:5145031353\">514-503-1353<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/header>\n<section class=\"section\"><div class=\"wrap narrow center\"><span class=\"kicker\">The context<\/span><h2 style=\"margin:14px 0 18px\">In Quebec, winter doesn&#8217;t forgive<\/h2>\n<p>A few hours without power is an inconvenience; several days in an ice storm can freeze pipes, flood a basement and empty a freezer. A standby generator, properly sized and properly installed, keeps you covered.<\/p><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"section band\"><div class=\"wrap\"><div class=\"narrow center\"><span class=\"kicker\">The first choice<\/span><h2 style=\"margin:14px 0 8px\">Manual or automatic?<\/h2><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-2\"><div class=\"card\"><h3>Manual system<\/h3><div class=\"pill\">$2,000 \u2013 $4,000<\/div><p>Using a manual transfer switch, you switch over to the generator (often portable) yourself when the outage hits. Economical, but requires you to be there.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"card\"><h3>Automatic system<\/h3><div class=\"pill\">$15,000 \u2013 $25,000<\/div><p>A fixed generator that starts on its own within seconds, fueled by natural gas or propane. Nothing to do \u2014 even when you&#8217;re away.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin-top:20px;font-size:15.5px;color:var(--muted)\">Installed ranges, for reference. The right choice depends on your budget and the peace of mind you want.<\/p><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"section\"><div class=\"wrap narrow\"><span class=\"kicker\">Sizing<\/span><h2 style=\"margin:14px 0 12px\">How many kW? It depends what you want to keep running<\/h2>\n<p>Power really varies with your needs \u2014 from the essentials (backup heat, fridge, lighting, sump pump) to the whole house. In practice, we&#8217;re usually talking <strong>14 kW to 28 kW<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"note\"><b>A furnace or electric heating to cover from the start?<\/b> Then we aim for <strong>18 kW and up<\/strong>, so the system carries the load without straining.<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"section band\"><div class=\"wrap narrow\"><span class=\"kicker\" style=\"color:var(--heat)\">Safety \u2014 non-negotiable<\/span><h2 style=\"margin:14px 0 12px\">The transfer panel: mandatory, and vital<\/h2>\n<p>Whether the system is manual or automatic, the <strong>transfer panel (or switch) is mandatory<\/strong>. It isolates your house from the grid while the generator runs.<\/p>\n<div class=\"note hot\"><b>The mistake that can kill:<\/b> a homemade hookup that sends current &#8220;backwards&#8221; through a breaker. If the client doesn&#8217;t master the procedure, that current can flow back into the Hydro-Qu\u00e9bec line and <strong>endanger the lives of line workers<\/strong> on the grid. That&#8217;s exactly what the transfer panel prevents \u2014 and why it&#8217;s never optional.<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"section\"><div class=\"wrap narrow\"><span class=\"kicker\">So it starts on day one<\/span><h2 style=\"margin:14px 0 12px\">Maintenance matters<\/h2>\n<p>A standby generator is only useful if it starts when needed. For a <strong>Generac<\/strong>, maintenance is due <strong>every 2 years or every 200 hours of use<\/strong>, whichever comes first.<\/p><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"section\"><div class=\"wrap narrow\"><span class=\"kicker\">Compliance<\/span><h2 style=\"margin:14px 0 12px\">Permit, startup and inspection<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"clean\"><li><strong>Permit:<\/strong> it really depends on the municipality \u2014 we check what applies to you.<\/li><li><strong>Professional startup:<\/strong> at commissioning, we do a <strong>complete inspection of every element<\/strong> to make sure the installation is compliant, safe and ready to serve at the next outage.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"section band-green\"><div class=\"wrap\"><div class=\"narrow center\"><span class=\"kicker\">Why Groupe Quenneville<\/span><h2 style=\"margin:14px 0 14px\">Peace of mind, even in the dark<\/h2>\n<p>CMEQ-certified company holding an RBQ licence, serving Greater Montr\u00e9al, <a href=\"https:\/\/groupequenneville.com\/en\/electrician-laval\/\">Laval<\/a>, the North Shore, the Laurentians and Lanaudi\u00e8re. We size it, install it by the book and commission it.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"stats\"><div class=\"stat\"><div class=\"stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/div><div class=\"cap\">4.9 \/ 5 \u2014 249+ Google reviews<\/div><\/div><div class=\"stat\"><div class=\"big\">CMEQ<span style=\"font-size:19px\"> \u00b7 RBQ<\/span><\/div><div class=\"cap\">Certified company<\/div><\/div><div class=\"stat\"><div class=\"big\">5 yrs<\/div><div class=\"cap\">Warranty \u00b7 $5M insurance<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"final\" id=\"soumission\"><div class=\"wrap\"><span class=\"kicker\" style=\"color:#9Fc48c\">Take action<\/span><h2 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px\">Stop dreading the next outage<\/h2>\n<p class=\"lead\">We assess your needs and propose the right generator, installed by the book. Free quote.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cta-row\" style=\"margin-top:30px\"><a class=\"btn btn-p\" style=\"background:#fff;color:#1F3D2B\" href=\"tel:5145031353\">\ud83d\udcde Call an electrician<\/a><a class=\"btn btn-g\" style=\"background:transparent;color:#fff;border-color:#fff\" href=\"#form\">Request a quote<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"contact\"><a href=\"tel:5145031353\">\u260e 514-503-1353<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/groupequenneville.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\ud83c\udf10 groupequenneville.com<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"form\"><div class=\"ghl\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/api.leadconnectorhq.com\/widget\/form\/eis7Ed6eoyBgcKjuLdtw\" style=\"width:100%;border:none;min-height:780px\" id=\"inline-eis7Ed6eoyBgcKjuLdtw\" data-layout=\"{'id':'INLINE'}\" data-trigger-type=\"alwaysShow\" data-form-name=\"Form EN\" data-height=\"780\" data-layout-iframe-id=\"inline-eis7Ed6eoyBgcKjuLdtw\" data-form-id=\"eis7Ed6eoyBgcKjuLdtw\" title=\"Form EN\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"section\"><div class=\"wrap narrow\"><div class=\"center\"><span class=\"kicker\">Frequently asked questions<\/span><h2 style=\"margin:14px 0 26px\">What homeowners ask us<\/h2><\/div>\n<div class=\"faq\"><details open><summary>Manual or automatic generator?<span>+<\/span><\/summary><p>Manual ($2,000\u2013$4,000) requires you to switch over yourself at the outage. Automatic ($15,000\u2013$25,000) starts on its own within seconds. The choice depends on budget and desired peace of mind.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>How much power (kW) do I need?<span>+<\/span><\/summary><p>From 14 to 28 kW depending on what you want to power. With a furnace or electric heating, aim for 18 kW and up.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>Can I hook up a generator myself?<span>+<\/span><\/summary><p>No. A transfer panel (mandatory) is essential: a homemade hookup can send current back into the Hydro-Qu\u00e9bec grid and endanger line workers&#8217; lives.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>How often should it be maintained?<span>+<\/span><\/summary><p>For a Generac, every 2 years or 200 hours of use, whichever comes first.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>Is a permit required?<span>+<\/span><\/summary><p>It depends on the municipality \u2014 we check for you. Our startup includes a complete inspection of the installation.<\/p><\/details><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<footer class=\"foot\"><div class=\"wrap\"><p>Groupe Quenneville \u2014 Residential \u00b7 Commercial \u00b7 Industrial \u00b7 Montr\u00e9al, Laval &amp; North Shore<br>514-503-1353 \u00b7 groupequenneville.com<\/p>\n<p class=\"src\">Sources: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cmeq.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">CMEQ<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbq.gouv.qc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">RBQ<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hydroquebec.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Hydro-Qu\u00e9bec<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/footer>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Manual or automatic standby generator?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Manual ($2,000-$4,000) requires switching over yourself at the outage. 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