Whole-Home Generator Installation in Brevard County, FL

Florida's hurricane season is not a question of if — it's when. A Generac whole-home standby generator keeps your AC, refrigerator, medical equipment, and security system running within seconds of a power outage, automatically, without you lifting a finger.

Why Brevard County Homes Need Backup Power

Living on Florida's Space Coast means accepting that the power grid is vulnerable. Coastal winds, severe lightning, and direct hurricane impacts make multi-day outages a realistic risk every year from June through November. For families with medical equipment, elderly members, or simply the desire to stay comfortable, a whole-home standby generator has moved from luxury to essential.

Unlike portable generators — which require manual setup, extension cords, and fuel management in the dark and rain — a standby generator is permanently installed outside your home. It monitors the utility supply 24/7. When the grid drops, it starts automatically in under 30 seconds, transfers power seamlessly, and runs until utility power returns.

What the Installation Process Includes

Kustom Electric manages every phase of your generator installation:

• Free Consultation & Load Calculation: We evaluate your home's electrical demand and recommend the correct generator size (kW rating) so you're not paying for excess capacity or left short on a critical appliance.
• Site Assessment: Proper placement per NFPA 37 clearance requirements — away from windows, doors, and combustibles — plus flood-zone considerations common on the Space Coast.
• Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) Installation: The ATS is the brain of the system — it safely disconnects your home from the utility grid before generator power comes on, protecting both your home and utility line workers.
• Gas Line Coordination: We work with your gas provider to ensure adequate supply for the generator's fuel demand.
• Brevard County Permits & Inspection: All generator work requires permits. We handle the application, scheduling, and walk-through with the inspector.
• Commissioning & Walkthrough: We test the complete system — simulating an outage, verifying automatic transfer, and walking you through the control panel and maintenance schedule.

Automatic Transfer Switches

The Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) is the most critical component in any standby system. A properly installed ATS:

• Disconnects utility power before connecting the generator (prevents dangerous back-feeding)
• Monitors grid voltage continuously
• Signals the generator to start within seconds of an outage
• Reconnects utility power and shuts down the generator when the grid returns

We install both whole-home transfer switches (powers every circuit) and selected-circuit transfer switches (powers your most important circuits at lower cost).