Air-cooled home standby
Generac Guardian Series
Generac’s most popular home standby generators. Sizes range from units that cover essential circuits up to whole-home backup for most houses.
Best for: Most homes
Backup Power · Generac Home Standby
Keep the power on with Generac
When the grid goes down, a Generac home standby generator turns itself on and keeps your heat, lights, fridge, and well pump running. Pendleton Electric sizes, installs, and services Generac backup power across Eastern Oregon.
Automatic
Senses an outage and powers your home within seconds, whether you’re home or not.
Propane or natural gas
Runs on the fuel you already have. No gas cans or extension cords.
Local install & service
Sized, installed, and maintained by our own licensed electricians.
How it works
Hands-free backup power
01
Utility power fails
The automatic transfer switch senses the outage right away.
02
Generator starts
Your Generac fires up on its own and the switch safely disconnects you from the utility line.
03
Your home keeps running
Heat, lights, fridge, and the well pump stay on for as long as the outage lasts.
04
Power returns
The switch moves you back to utility power and the generator cools down and shuts off.
The Generac lineup
The right generator for the job
Generac is the best-known name in home standby power. We’ll match the model and size to your home, shop, or operation.
Liquid-cooled standby
Generac Protector Series
Larger liquid-cooled units with more capacity, built for big homes, large electrical loads, and light commercial use.
Best for: Large homes & shops
Business & ag standby
Generac Commercial & Industrial
Standby power for businesses, farms, irrigation, cold storage, and other critical loads that can’t go down.
Best for: Businesses & farms
Installation
What’s included
- On-site assessment and load calculation to size the generator correctly
- Help choosing between essential-circuit and whole-home coverage
- Electrical permits and inspection
- Pad placement that meets clearance requirements
- Automatic transfer switch and panel work
- Fuel hookup coordinated with your propane or natural gas supplier
- Startup, load testing, and a walk-through of how it works
- Wi-Fi monitoring setup with the Generac Mobile Link app
Maintenance & repair
Ready when you need it
- Annual maintenance: oil, filters, spark plugs, and battery check
- Transfer switch inspection and test run under load
- Repair of standby generators and transfer switches
- 24/7 emergency service when the power’s out
Already have a standby generator? We service existing Generac units too. Call to set up a yearly maintenance visit.
Built for Eastern Oregon
Why folks out here go standby
No power, no water
On a well, an outage stops your pump. A standby generator keeps water flowing to the house, livestock, and frost-free hydrants.
Winter storms & wind
Ice, snow, and Blue Mountain wind take down lines. Keep the furnace, heat pump, and heat tape running.
Fire-season shutoffs
Utilities may shut off power on purpose during high fire danger. Your home stays powered anyway.
Protect what matters
Freezers, sump pumps, home offices, and medical equipment keep working without you having to do anything.
On a well? We also handle well pump & motor service, so we can make sure the pump and generator work together.
Questions
Generator FAQ
What size generator do I need?
It depends on what you want to run. We do a load calculation at your home and recommend either an essential-circuit setup (furnace, well pump, fridge, lights) or whole-home coverage, so you don’t overpay or undersize.
How is a standby generator different from a portable one?
A standby generator is permanently installed, wired through an automatic transfer switch, and runs on propane or natural gas. It starts itself and is safe for utility line workers. A portable has to be set up, fueled, and plugged in by hand.
Can it run on propane?
Yes. Most rural homes in our area run their Generac on propane. We size the unit and coordinate with your supplier so your tank and regulator can keep up with the generator.
What maintenance does it need?
The generator runs a short self-test on a schedule, and it should get professional service once a year. Our maintenance visit covers oil, filters, plugs, the battery, and a transfer-switch test.
Get in touch
Request service
Tell us what’s going on and our office will call you back to schedule. For emergencies, calling is fastest.
(541) 276-2672office@pendletonelectric.com3501 Westgate, Pendleton, OR 97801
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