/ / Generator Installation
Power when KC
loses the grid.
Pure Light Electric installs whole-home standby generators throughout the Kansas City metro. Ice storms, tornadoes, severe weather — your home stays powered automatically.
/ / Why Kansas City Needs Generators
KC weather doesn't wait for a convenient time.
Kansas City sits in a corridor where winter ice storms, spring tornadoes, and summer thunderstorms all cause major outages — sometimes for days at a time. A standby generator is one of the smartest investments KC homeowners make.
KC Ice Storms
Kansas City's ice storms can knock out power for days — even weeks in severe events. A standby generator means your heat, water, and food stay protected no matter what.
Tornado Season
Spring and summer bring severe thunderstorms and tornadoes to the KC metro. Outages happen fast. A generator that starts automatically keeps your family safe without scrambling for candles.
Sump Pump Protection
Storms that cut your power often bring flooding at the same time. Without power, your sump pump stops — and your basement fills. A generator prevents this.
Medical Equipment
For households with CPAP machines, oxygen concentrators, or other medical devices, a generator isn't optional — it's essential.
Home Office & Remote Work
Power outages during a work-from-home day mean lost hours and missed deadlines. A standby generator keeps you online and productive.
Property Value
A permanently installed standby generator is a home improvement that adds resale value — buyers recognize it as a premium feature in KC's storm-prone market.
/ / Generator Types
Portable vs Standby vs Commercial
Understanding the difference helps you choose the right solution for your home or business.
Portable Generator
1,000–10,000WRuns on gasoline, requires manual setup and outdoor placement. Good for short outages but requires fuel storage and can't power your whole home.
Standby Generator
7,000–20,000W+Permanently installed outside your home, connected to natural gas or propane. Starts automatically within seconds of a power outage — no action needed from you.
Commercial Generator
20kW–500kW+Industrial-grade standby power for commercial facilities — restaurants, medical offices, data centers, and any business where downtime means lost revenue.
/ / Brands We Install
Trusted brands, expert installation.
We install the industry's most reliable generator brands — and we help you pick the right one for your situation and budget.
Generac
The #1 selling home standby brand. Excellent parts availability, strong dealer network, and wide range of residential sizes.
Kohler
Premium build quality with industrial-grade components. Known for quiet operation and long service life.
Briggs & Stratton
Reliable residential standby generators with good value and widespread service support.
Cummins
Preferred for commercial applications — exceptionally durable with a trusted commercial service network.
/ / The Key Component
The Automatic Transfer Switch — why it matters.
A standby generator is only as good as its transfer switch. The Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) is the device that monitors your utility power and — the moment it detects an outage — switches your home to generator power within seconds.
No flipping switches. No running to the garage. No fumbling in the dark. When the power goes out, your home keeps running — automatically. And when utility power comes back, the ATS switches back and shuts the generator off.
Typical time from outage detection to generator power
A quality ATS will have your home powered again in 10 seconds or less — before you've even realized the lights went out.
/ / The Install Process
From site visit to first startup.
Generator installation involves electrical, gas, and utility coordination. We handle every piece.
Site Assessment & Sizing
We assess your home's load, identify what you want to power, and recommend the right generator size. Undersizing is the #1 mistake — we get it right.
Fuel Source & Placement
Natural gas, propane, or dual-fuel. We work with your gas utility and help you choose the best placement — setbacks, noise, and access all matter.
Permit Application
Generator installation requires a permit in most KC jurisdictions. We handle every application and coordinate with the AHJ.
Automatic Transfer Switch
We install an ATS that detects an outage and switches your home to generator power within seconds — automatically. No flipping switches in the dark.
Installation & Startup
Generator is set, connected to your panel and fuel supply, tested under load, and commissioned. We walk you through operation and maintenance before we leave.
The best time to install a generator is before you need one.
Installation typically takes 1–2 days and involves utility scheduling. During storm season, lead times grow. Schedule now and be ready before KC weather makes the decision for you.
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Everything KC homeowners and business owners ask us about generator installation.
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