Spokane, WA Generator
installation Expert
Keep the furnace, well pump, and fridge running the next time Avista’s power goes out. Standby generators and portable generator hookups, sized with a real load calculation and permitted by a licensed Spokane electrician.
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Why backup power
Why Spokane homeowners are adding generators
Windstorms that knock the power out for days
A furnace that won’t run without power in January
A sump pump that quits and floods the basement
Avista wildfire shutoffs on red flag days
A well pump that stops, so the water stops too
Medical equipment or a home office that can’t go down
Never plug a generator into a dryer outlet. A cord from the generator into a dryer outlet backfeeds your house wiring with no protection. It can start a fire, wreck the generator when power comes back, and send dangerous voltage to line crews working on the street. A proper inlet with an interlock or transfer switch prevents all of that.
START HERE: FREE PHOTO QUOTE
Get a generator quote without a sales visit
Use your phone to send Mike a few photos and a short video: your electrical panel, the outside wall where the generator or inlet would go, your gas meter if you have one, and a list of what you want to keep running. He reviews it, sizes the system, and sends you a quote. No appointment and no pressure.
Rather have Mike come out? The on-site generator assessment is [$X]. He does a full load calculation, checks your panel and service, and gives you a written plan. If you hire him for the install, the [$X] comes off your bill.
(Why charge for the visit? A real load calculation and plan takes a couple of hours. Charging for it, and crediting it back when you hire him, keeps prices fair for the people who do.)
WHAT SIZE GENERATOR DO I NEED?
Too small and the generator trips when the furnace and well pump start at the same time. Too big and you paid for power you’ll never use. Mike adds up everything you want running, accounts for the surge when motors start (well pumps, AC, sump pumps), and checks what your panel and gas service can support. That’s how you get a generator sized for your house, not a guess.
Older panel? Some need an upgrade first. See panel upgrades ➞
It starts with a real load calculation.
NO SURPRISES
How a generator install works
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Send photos or book a visit
Free photo quote, or an on-site assessment credited to your install.
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Load calc and written quote
Sized to what you want running. One price, in writing.
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Permit and install
Mike pulls the electrical permit and does the work himself.
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Inspected and tested
He tests it and shows you how it works before he leaves.
How much does generator installation cost in Spokane?
Every house is different, so your real number comes from the photo quote or assessment. Typical installed ranges:
Portable generator inlet + interlock kit: [$X to $Y]
Portable inlet + manual transfer switch: [$X to $Y]
Standby generator, fully installed: [$X to $Y]
What changes the price: generator size and brand, distance from the generator to your panel, your panel’s age and capacity, and gas line and pad work for standby units. Bring your own generator or buy one through Mike (brands: [BRANDS]).
Photo quote
Free
Send photos and a short video from your phone. Want Mike on site instead? The assessment is [$X], credited to your install if you hire him.
Meet Mike, your Spokane electrician
I've wired Spokane homes for 20 years. I started HouseCall because I got tired of watching companies sell people work they didn't need. If a portable hookup will do the job, I’ll tell you instead of selling you a standby unit. When you call, you get me. Not a call center, not a commissioned salesperson.
MIKE, OWNER & ELECTRICIAN
20 years’ experience
Licensed & bonded in Washington
Born and raised in Spokane
[Warranty on install work]
Generator installation questions
Don’t see your question? Text or call Mike at 509-951-5308. It’s the fastest way to get a straight answer.
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It depends on the generator size, natural gas or propane, and how far the unit sits from your panel and gas meter. Standby installs typically run [$X to $Y]. Send photos for a free quote with your real number.
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It depends on what you want running and what starts at the same time. Well pumps, furnace blowers, and AC pull a big surge when they start. Mike does a load calculation so you’re not guessing, and you don’t pay for more generator than you need.
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An interlock lets a portable generator feed your whole panel while you choose which breakers to turn on. It usually costs less, but kits only fit certain panels. A manual transfer switch powers a set group of circuits. Standby generators use an automatic transfer switch, so nothing has to be flipped.
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No. A double-ended cord backfeeds your house wiring with no protection. It can start a fire, damage the generator when power returns, and send dangerous voltage to line workers. A proper inlet with an interlock or transfer switch is the safe, legal way to do it.
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Yes. Washington requires an electrical permit and L&I inspection for generator transfer equipment, including the inlet and interlock for a portable generator. Mike pulls the electrical permit and schedules the inspection.
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Yes, if it’s sized for them. Well pumps need a lot of power for a moment when they start, and most 240-volt well pumps need a generator with a 240-volt outlet. That’s why the load calculation matters before you buy.
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Yes. Bought one at Costco or Home Depot? Mike checks that it’s big enough for what you want to run and has the right outlet, then installs the inlet and interlock or transfer switch so it’s safe to use.
Ready for the next outage?
Text Mike a few photos of your panel and where you’d put the generator, or call 509-951-5308. You’ll get a straight answer and a price before any work starts. No pressure, no sales pitch.
Serving Spokane, Spokane Valley, Liberty Lake, Millwood, Mead, Colbert, Nine Mile Falls, Deer Park, Cheney, Airway Heights, and Medical Lake.