CHASE ELECTRIC

Kohler Standby Generator Installation in Southern Maine

A Kohler standby generator kicks on automatically within seconds of a power outage, runs on natural gas or propane, and keeps your home running until grid power comes back. Chase Electric installs Kohler generators for homeowners across Southern Maine. We chose Kohler for a reason: they make a quieter, longer-lasting generator than the cheaper competitors, with a stronger track record on residential service in cold-climate states like Maine.

Why Kohler

Kohler builds engines designed for the duty cycle a residential standby actually sees, which is short bursts during outages and long stretches of weekly self-tests. Their sound enclosures are noticeably quieter than the equivalent Generac model, which matters in tight neighborhoods. And Kohler's residential warranty (typically five years) holds up well when service is handled by certified installers. For Maine homeowners who lose power multiple times a winter, Kohler's reliability in cold weather is the deciding factor.

We are a one-stop install for automatic standby generators. That includes everything most homeowners would otherwise have to coordinate across three separate contractors:

  • Site visit and generator sizing based on your essential loads

  • Permit pulled with your town

  • Pressure treated and crushed stone pad installation

  • Gas work handled by our partnered licensed gas technician

  • Kohler generator setand weather-sealed

  • Automatic transfer switch wired into your main panel

  • Backup loads sub panel if you are running partial-home backup

  • System commissioning, startup, and homeowner walkthrough

  • Handoff to our local service partner for ongoing yearly maintenance and warranty work

What's Included in a Standby Generator Installation

Gas Work Handled In-House

One of the things that slows down most generator installs is the gas hookup. A standby generator needs a properly sized gas line run from your propane tank or natural gas meter, and that line has to be pressure-tested and permitted. We work with a licensed gas technician who handles every gas job we touch, which means one project manager, one timeline, and one accountable contractor for the whole install.

Chase Electric handles the installation. For yearly maintenance and warranty work after the install, we hand you off to a trusted local generator service company. They take care of annual service, oil changes, battery replacements, and any warranty repairs through Kohler. That means you have a real generator service company on call, not a one-person shop trying to be everything at once.

Service After the Install

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Kohler standby generator install cost in Maine?

1

Most residential installs fall between $12,000 and $22,000 for the generator, transfer switch, pad, gas work, and electrical. The wide range comes down to generator size (typically 14kW to 26kW for residential), how far the gas line has to run, and how complex the transfer switch wiring is. We give a fixed quote after an on-site visit.

Kohler vs. Generac?

2

Kohler runs quieter, uses a heavier-duty engine, and has a stronger residential service network in Maine. Generac has more units in the field nationally and a slightly lower price point. For homeowners who plan to keep the generator for 15 to 20 years and who care about noise, Kohler is worth the small premium.

How long will it take to install?

3

From signed quote to a running generator is typically four to eight weeks. Most of that is permitting and equipment lead time. The install itself is usually one to two dayson site, depending on gas and electrical complexity.

Natural gas or propane?

4

If your home is already on natural gas, that is almost always the right choice. No fuel deliveries, unlimited runtime. If you are not on natural gas, propane works just as well but requires sizing your tank for the runtime you want. Most homeowners size for at least a week of continuous run time during an outage.

Can I size it to run my whole house, or just essentials?

5

Both options work. Whole-home backup is more comfortable but more expensive. Partial-home backup with a sub panel for essential circuits (heat, well, fridge, lights, internet) runs on a smaller, less expensive generator. We size based on what you actually want backed up.

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