Midwest storms, ice and summer heat can knock out power for hours or days. A properly installed generator keeps your sump pump, furnace, refrigerator and well pump running when the grid goes down. RP Electric installs whole-home standby generators and portable generator hookups throughout Henry and Rock Island counties.
Safe generator installation is all about the transfer equipment. We install automatic transfer switches for standby units and manual transfer switches or interlock kits for portable generators, so power never back-feeds onto utility lines — a serious danger to lineworkers and your equipment.
We'll help you decide what you need to power: just the essentials, or your entire home. We size the generator and transfer switch accordingly and coordinate with your gas supplier and any concrete pad or placement requirements.
Choosing the Circuits You Need During an Outage
Start a generator plan with the equipment that matters when utility power is unavailable: heating controls, refrigeration, a well pump, sump pumps, lights or essential medical equipment. Motor starting loads are different from running loads, so a simple total of appliance labels may not tell the whole story. Decide whether you want selected circuits or broader coverage and whether you expect manual operation or automatic transfer. These choices determine more than the generator's advertised wattage.
For rural Henry County homes and Quad Cities properties, discuss fuel availability, equipment placement and access for maintenance before selecting a system. Manufacturer clearances and local requirements matter. A portable generator must operate outdoors away from openings; a garage with the door open is not a safe alternative. Carbon monoxide protection remains important even with an outdoor installation. Never connect a generator through a standard household outlet or any arrangement that can energize utility lines.
The electrical installation needs a suitable transfer arrangement that keeps generator power separate from the utility supply. Ask who handles any fuel work, equipment commissioning and future maintenance, since those responsibilities should be clear in the scope. Keep operating instructions accessible and review how the system behaves when power returns. Test and maintain equipment according to its manufacturer's directions rather than waiting for a storm to discover a fuel or battery problem.
What's Included
- Whole-home standby generators
- Automatic transfer switches
- Portable generator inlets & interlocks
- Essential-circuit load centers
- Generator sizing and load planning
- Maintenance-friendly placement
Benefits of Working With RP Electric
- Keep heat, sump pumps and fridges running in outages
- Automatic switchover with standby systems
- Safe, code-compliant transfer equipment
- Right-sized for your home and budget
- Peace of mind for families and home offices
- Local electrician available 24/7 if anything goes wrong
Our Process
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Call or request a quote
Tell us about your generator installation. Rick answers the phone himself, day or night, and asks the right questions up front.
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On-site walkthrough
We look at your panel, wiring and the space, take measurements, and talk through options that fit your budget.
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Clear written estimate
You get a straightforward estimate with scope, materials and timeline — no vague line items or surprise add-ons.
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Permits, work & inspection
We pull any required permits, do the work cleanly, coordinate inspection and walk you through everything when we're done.
Service Areas for Generator Installation
RP Electric provides generator installation from our base in Geneseo throughout Henry and Rock Island counties and southern Whiteside County. Find your area:
