Burlington Standby Generator Installation Guide

Oct 8, 2025Power Generators & Backup Solutions

Power Generators & Backup Solutions in Burlington

Keep your Burlington home powered through outages. We install automatic standby generators with ATS and ESA-compliant wiring.

Best For
Whole-home protection for critical loads—HVAC, sump pumps, refrigeration, home office.
Generator Types
Portable + manual transfer, or automatic standby (natural gas/propane) with ATS.
Compliance
ESA permits/inspection, gas line sizing, clearances, local noise and placement guidelines.

Neighbourhoods from Aldershot to Orchard benefit from dependable backup power for comfort and safety. Here’s what to know before you install.

Sizing Your Burlington Generator

  • Most homes: 14–18 kW covers essentials and select comfort circuits.
  • Large homes or electric HVAC: 20–24 kW with load management or smart panels.
  • Plan ahead: leave headroom for future EV charging or heat pump loads.

6-Step Install Timeline (Burlington)

  1. Home assessment & load review.
  2. Quote and equipment selection.
  3. ESA permit filing and schedule.
  4. Pad, wiring, gas hookup, ATS integration.
  5. Startup, load testing, homeowner walkthrough.
  6. Final ESA inspection and sign-off.

Local insight: Some Burlington subdivisions have tight lot lines; we’ll recommend placement that meets clearances, minimizes noise, and keeps maintenance access simple.

Typical Costs in Burlington

Manual/portable setups from $2,000–$3,500. Fully installed standby systems typically range $9,000–$15,000 depending on gas line length, trenching, and panel updates.

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Safety first: A properly sized transfer device is mandatory. Backfeeding is dangerous and violates Ontario Electrical Code.


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