Every one of our projects begins with an in-home generator installation assessment. During this assessment, a GoGEN representative meets you on site, reviews your electrical panel, looks at current loads, and talks through future needs. Throughout the visit, we cover full-home coverage versus partial coverage, fuel options, and placement options for the unit.

By the end of the appointment, you will know what size generator you need, what the installation involves, and what the next steps look like. Having this sense of clarity helps you decide whether generator installation is the right choice for your property.

Once the unit is in position, our crew connects fuel and power sources. A gas or LP line is run from the meter or tank to the generator according to code and manufacturer instructions. An automatic transfer switch is installed near the main electrical panel and wired so it can shift the building from utility power to generator power and back again.

At this stage, your automatic generator installation has fuel, control, and electrical connections in place and is ready for full testing.

If your model supports monitoring, the GoGEN crew can enroll the unit in a remote monitoring service that tracks status and test results. The team then outlines a practical maintenance plan, usually with at least one yearly visit, and explains how that plan supports warranty requirements. By the time our installers leave the site, owners are left with a clear understanding of who to call if there is a problem, how maintenance fits into ownership, and how to keep the generator operating long-term.

Before the generator arrives, our crew prepares a level, well drained base for the unit. The location of the generator is chosen to meet manufacturer clearance guidelines and code requirements and to keep fuel and electrical hookups accessible. Once the pad is ready, the generator is placed, leveled, and secured so it can handle both everyday operation and severe weather events in the San Antonio area.

Generator installations must follow local rules and inspection requirements. After you approve the quote, a GoGEN team member prepares and submits permit applications related to the installation of standby generator systems. When the project requires new gas piping, meter changes, or propane tank adjustments, our staff coordinates details with the gas utility or propane supplier.

By relying on the GoGEN team to align the project with local standards, customers avoid the headache of filling paperwork and scheduling service on their own.

After all work is complete, a GoGEN technician performs a controlled test of the new system. Power is interrupted on purpose so the generator can start, the transfer switch can move the load, and the building can run on generator power for a short period. Once the test is done, power is returned to normal and setup is checked again.

During the walkthrough, the installer explains how status lights work, how the weekly exercise cycle runs, and which signs suggest that service is needed. Many customers find this review helpful because it helps them understand what normal generator operation looks like after installation.