Port Moody loses power. Heritage Mountain and Heritage Woods at 200m+ regularly outage during fall and winter windstorms — sometimes for 6–12 hours, occasionally over 24. Anmore and Belcarra get hit harder than the Inlet because of the longer rural feeder lines. A standby generator with automatic transfer switch flips your home to backup power within 15 seconds of an outage and runs as long as your gas supply lasts (effectively unlimited on natural gas).
We install Generac (most popular), Kohler (premium quiet), and Cummins (commercial-grade) standby units. Sizing depends on whether you want whole-home backup (typically 22–26 kW) or selected-circuit backup (10–14 kW for furnace, fridge, well pump, lights, internet). We size based on your specific home, do a load calculation, and quote both options.
Every install includes: pad placement, automatic transfer switch (ATS) wired into your main panel, gas line sized and run from the meter, exhaust clearance per NFPA 37, FSR install + City of Port Moody electrical permit, Technical Safety BC gas permit, and a commissioning test under simulated outage. 10-year labor warranty, 1-hour callback guaranteed.
What's Included
Whole-home or selected-circuit
Whole-home (22–26 kW) backs up everything. Selected-circuit (10–14 kW) backs up your essentials — furnace, fridge, sump, well pump, lights, internet — and costs 35–45% less.
Generac, Kohler, Cummins
Generac is the volume leader (most service availability, parts in stock locally). Kohler is the quiet premium choice (matters in tight Heritage Woods lots). Cummins is the commercial-grade pick.
Automatic transfer switch
ATS wired into your main panel automatically detects outage, disconnects from BC Hydro, starts the generator, and transfers loads — usually within 10–15 seconds.
Natural gas connection
Sized gas line run from your meter, with appropriate regulators, valves, and bonding. Technical Safety BC gas permit pulled. We handle the whole gas-side install.
FSR install + permit
Field Safety Representative-certified install. City of Port Moody electrical permit, exhaust setbacks per NFPA 37, BC Hydro service-side coordination if needed.
Annual maintenance available
Standby generators need annual oil change, filter replacement, and load test. We offer maintenance plans — most Anmore/Belcarra clients sign up.
Where Standby Generators Make Sense in Port Moody
Anmore and Belcarra (adjacent communities) get hit hardest by power outages — long rural feeders from BC Hydro, mature trees, exposure to Sea-to-Sky weather. Most Anmore homes we work in have either lost power for 24+ hours in the past 5 years or have a well pump that fails when power goes (no power = no water). These are our most common standby generator clients.
Heritage Mountain and Heritage Woods at 200m+ elevation see 4–8 outage events per year, usually 30 minutes to 4 hours. A 22 kW Generac runs whole-home including heat pump and well pump (if any). Lot sizes here usually accommodate the unit with proper exhaust clearance.
Pleasantside, Ioco, and Inlet Centre at sea level have more reliable power but still lose service during major windstorms. Many clients here go with a smaller 10–14 kW unit for selected-circuit backup — furnace, fridge, sump, internet — and accept that the AC and EV won't run during outages.
Suter Brook, Newport Village, and other condo strata generally don't allow individual standby generators (noise, fuel, exhaust regulations). Strata buildings rely on building-level backup (if any) or require residents to use portable generators or battery backup systems instead.
Port Moody Generator Installation — Pricing
All-in pricing including unit, pad, automatic transfer switch, gas line, FSR install, both permits, commissioning.
- Generac 14 kW (selected-circuit)Furnace + fridge + sump + lights$9,500 – $12,500
- Generac 18 kW (mid-tier whole-home)Most homes, no AC during outage$12,500 – $15,800
- Generac 22 kW (whole-home incl. heat pump)Most popular for Heritage Mountain$14,500 – $18,500
- Generac 26 kW (large lot, EV ready)$17,500 – $22,000
- Kohler 20RESCL (premium quiet)Heritage Woods tight lots$15,500 – $19,500
- Cummins QuietConnect 22 kW$16,500 – $20,500
- Long gas line run (Anmore/Belcarra rural)+$400 – $1,200
What Port Moody Homeowners Say
“Anmore loses power for hours every winter. They installed a Generac standby generator with automatic transfer switch, ran the gas line, and pulled the permit. First windstorm after install — power flipped back inside 15 seconds.”
“Bought a 1972 College Park split-level. Original furnace was on its last leg and the panel was 100A Federal Pacific. They replaced both, pulled the City of Port Moody electrical permit, and passed inspection first try. Honest pricing.”
“Wanted a Level 2 charger for our new EV but our 1980s panel didn't have headroom. They upgraded to a 200A panel, ran the conduit through the garage, and pulled the Port Moody electrical permit. Tesla now charges overnight at full speed.”
Other Port Moody Electrical Services
We handle the full electrical silo for Port Moody homes — every service below is from the same in-house team, dispatched from Coquitlam.
Port Moody Electrical FAQs
The questions Port Moody homeowners ask us most about this service.
How big a generator do I need for my Port Moody home?
How much does a whole-home standby generator cost installed?
How long does a generator install take?
Do you install in Anmore and Belcarra?
What about maintenance?
Can I get a generator in a Suter Brook or Newport Village condo?
Standby Power for Your Port Moody Home — Free Quote.
Free load assessment, side-by-side Generac/Kohler/Cummins comparison. We service Port Moody, Anmore, and Belcarra.
- 1-hour callback guaranteed — a real human answers, not a call center.
- Same rates 24/7 — no overtime, weekend, or holiday surcharges, ever.
- Licensed, insured, permitted — Red Seal gas fitters, FSR electricians, $5M coverage.
- 10-year workmanship warranty — industry-leading labor warranty plus full manufacturer parts coverage.