When the lights go out in Franklin, Milwaukee County residents know the disruption can last far longer than a few hours. Franklin's southern Milwaukee County position makes it a frequent target for the severe thunderstorms that roll up from the southwest. Burkhardt Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric has been protecting southeastern Wisconsin homes for more than 60 years, and our licensed electricians install whole-home standby generators that keep your family safe and comfortable no matter what the weather brings.
## Why Franklin Homeowners Choose Standby Generators
Franklin's newer subdivisions can still experience multi-day outages when regional transmission lines are hit. A permanently installed standby generator solves all of that. Unlike a portable unit that requires manual setup, a whole-home standby generator monitors utility power 24/7 and automatically starts within seconds of an outage—even when you're asleep or away from home.
## Generac Generators: Built Just Down the Road
Burkhardt proudly installs Generac standby generators, and Franklin homeowners have a distinct advantage: Generac's global headquarters is located right here in Waukesha, WI. That means factory-trained technicians, fast parts availability, and a manufacturer that understands Wisconsin winters firsthand. Generac's Air-Cooled and Liquid-Cooled series cover homes of every size, from a 10 kW unit that protects essential circuits to a 22+ kW whole-home system that runs everything without interruption.
## What the Installation Process Looks Like
Our licensed electricians handle every aspect of your Franklin generator installation, including permits, load calculations, transfer switch installation, natural gas or LP fuel line connection, and final utility notification. We size the generator to your specific home, accounting for HVAC equipment, well pumps, refrigeration, lighting, and any medical devices that must stay powered. Most residential installations are complete in one day.
## Financing Available
Generator installation is a significant investment, and Burkhardt makes it accessible through GreenSky financing. Ask about current promotional rates when you call.
Ready to protect your Franklin home year-round? Call Burkhardt at **414-206-3049** or schedule online for a free in-home assessment.
We install and service panels from Square D, Eaton/Cutler-Hammer, Siemens, and GE. For generators, we're authorized Generac installers — headquartered right here in Waukesha, WI.
How long does a generator installation take in Franklin?
Most whole-home standby generator installations in Franklin are completed in a single day. Burkhardt handles all permits, the transfer switch, and fuel line connections so you have a fully operational system before our crew leaves.
Do I need to be home during a power outage to start the generator?
No. A standby generator monitors utility power automatically and starts within seconds of detecting an outage—day or night, whether you're home or away. It also shuts off automatically when utility power returns.
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