When the lights go out in West Allis, Milwaukee County residents know the disruption can last far longer than a few hours. West Allis' densely developed urban grid has aging infrastructure that is susceptible to cascading failures during severe weather. 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 West Allis Homeowners Choose Standby Generators
West Allis homeowners and small business owners alike need dependable backup power to protect refrigerated food and medical devices. 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 West Allis 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 West Allis 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 West Allis 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 West Allis?
Most whole-home standby generator installations in West Allis 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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