Generator Installation in Jenkintown & Montgomery County, PA
When the power goes out, an automatic standby generator keeps your heat, sump pump, refrigerator and Wi-Fi running — no cords, no gas cans, no waiting. Wescott Electrical sizes, permits and installs backup generators for homes and businesses across greater Philadelphia.
What a Standby Generator Does for Your Home
A standby (whole-home) generator sits permanently outside your house, wired directly into your electrical panel through an automatic transfer switch. The moment utility power drops, it starts on its own — usually within seconds — and powers the circuits you rely on until the grid comes back.
Unlike a portable generator, there are no extension cords, no manual starting, and nothing to refuel during a storm. Most units run off your existing natural-gas line or a propane tank, and we right-size the generator to your actual load — from essential circuits to your whole home.
Signs It’s Time to Consider a Backup Generator
If storms in Montgomery and Bucks Counties routinely knock out your power for hours, or your home relies on a sump pump or well, a standby unit ends the disruption and protects your basement and water supply.
Medical equipment, a home office, a home network, or a freezer full of food all justify automatic backup power. Wescott Electrical evaluates your needs and recommends the right generator to keep the essentials running.
Why Homeowners Choose Us
Licensed, Insured & Permitted
Every install is code-compliant and inspected. We handle township permitting and the utility gas hookup coordination as part of the job — not your problem.
Honest Sizing
We won’t upsell you a bigger unit than your home needs. You get a straight, honest load calculation and a clear recommendation.
Clean, Complete Installation
Generator pad, transfer switch, gas line, wiring and start-up testing — done right the first time by a local team that knows the area.
Areas We Serve
Wescott Electrical provides generator installation and service across greater Philadelphia’s northern suburbs:
- Jenkintown
- Abington
- Glenside
- Willow Grove
- Dresher
- Ambler
- Fort Washington
- Blue Bell
- Malvern
- Montgomery County
- Bucks County
If you’re unsure whether your location is within our service area, contact our team to confirm availability.
Our Generator Installation Process
Load Assessment
We review your panel and the circuits you want backed up, then calculate the right generator size.
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Quote & Selection
You get a clear written quote with a recommended unit — essential-circuit or whole-home — and no surprises.
Permits & Scheduling
We pull township permits and coordinate the gas hookup and inspection timeline for you.
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Installation & Testing
We set the pad, wire the transfer switch, connect fuel, then start up and test the automatic changeover.
WHY HOMEOWNERS TRUST WESCOTT ELECTRICAL
Licensed & Insured Electricians
Local, Straightforward Service
Code-Compliant, Quality Workmanship
From initial evaluation to final walkthrough, we focus on safety, transparency, and quality workmanship.
Testimonials / Reviews
I want a job done right
I want the job done without cutting corners
I want the workers to be courteous
I want the workers to be professional
I want workers who show up when they say
I want to pay a fair price
I want workers who I can trust to work in my house when I am not there
Wescott Electrical has meant all my criteria. I Highly recommend them. 20 out of 10 stars!!!!!
FAQs
Cost depends on the generator size, your fuel source and how far the unit sits from the panel and gas line. Essential-circuit systems are the most affordable; whole-home automatic units cost more but power everything. We give you an exact written quote after a quick load assessment.
Yes. Standby generators require an electrical permit and often a gas and inspection sign-off from your township. Wescott Electrical handles the permitting and inspection as part of every installation.
Yes. A standby generator paired with an automatic transfer switch detects the outage and starts on its own — typically within seconds — then switches back when utility power returns, even if you’re not home.
If your home already has a natural-gas line, that’s usually the simplest choice because there’s no tank to refill. Propane is a strong option where gas isn’t available. We’ll recommend the best fit during the assessment.
Most residential installs are completed in one to two days on site once permits are in place. We’ll give you the full timeline with your quote.