Generac Generator Installation in Minneapolis & St. Paul
When an ice storm or summer thunderstorm knocks out power anywhere in the Twin Cities, a Generac home standby generator starts on its own within seconds. Your furnace, sump pump, refrigerator, lights, and Wi-Fi keep running whether you’re home, asleep, or away for the weekend.
Randy’s Electric & Plumbing is a Generac dealer. We sell, install, and service Generac generators from start to finish. We size the unit to your home, handle the permit, wire in the transfer switch, and give you one upfront price before any work begins.
Sound Familiar?
Minnesota weather keeps us on our toes: spring thunderstorms, summer straight-line winds, and winter ice that brings down lines for hours or days. When the grid goes down, it’s rarely at a convenient time.
You shouldn’t have to wonder whether the lights will stay on. A whole-home standby generator protects your home, your schedule, and your family, so the next outage barely registers.
Why Twin Cities Homeowners Choose a Generac Whole-Home Generator
A standby generator is a permanent part of your home’s electrical system. Pair it with a local, licensed team that installs it carefully and stays close by, and outages become one less thing to worry about.
Generator Installation Across the Twin Cities
From the first visit to the final inspection, Randy’s takes care of the whole process. Here’s how it works:
What Makes a Randy’s Generator Installation Different?
Generac Generator Maintenance & Service
A generator only helps if it starts when you need it. Randy’s services the Generac generators we install, and we can check the Generac home standby generator you already have, too.
Have a standby generator that isn’t starting? Request service or call us, and a Randy’s electrician will help get it ready for the next storm.
Simple Ways We Make Home Care More Affordable
Big or small, every home repair should feel manageable. That’s why we offer flexible financing options and our Randy’s Home Club, giving you more ways to plan, save, and stay protected. Enjoy peace of mind knowing your home is cared for year-round, without financial stress.
Your Local Generac Dealer in the Twin Cities
We sell, install, and service Generac generators for homeowners across Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, Washington, Dakota, Carver, and Scott counties, including Minneapolis, St. Paul, Bloomington, Edina, Maple Grove, Plymouth, Eden Prairie, Eagan, and Woodbury. See our full service area.
Every Randy’s electrician shows up within your 2-hour arrival window, explains the plan in plain terms, and treats your home like our own.
Frequently Asked Generator Questions
Thinking about a standby generator for your Twin Cities home? Here are the questions we hear most. For answers specific to your house, call Randy’s at (763) 560-5600.
Every home is different. The price depends on the generator size you need, natural gas or propane, the distance from your gas meter and electrical panel, and whether your panel needs upgrades. After an in-home visit, Randy’s gives you one upfront price for the generator, transfer switch, installation, and permit before any work begins. Financing options are available.
It depends on what you want to keep running. Some homeowners back up essential circuits like the furnace, sump pump, refrigerator, and a few lights, while others want the whole house covered, including central air. We calculate your actual electrical load instead of guessing, so you get the right size, not the most expensive one.
The installation itself usually takes one to two days. The overall timeline depends on permitting and inspection schedules, which vary by city, and on whether your panel or gas service needs changes first. We’ll give you a realistic schedule before we start.
Yes. A standby generator requires an electrical permit and inspection. Depending on where you live, the permit comes from your city or from the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. Randy’s files the permit application and schedules the inspection for you.
No. The automatic transfer switch senses the outage, starts the generator, and moves your home over to backup power, usually within seconds. When utility power returns, it switches back and the generator shuts itself off.
Most home standby generators run on your home’s natural gas service or a propane (LP) tank. Because the generator connects to a permanent fuel supply, there are no gas cans to refill during an outage.
Yes, when it’s sized for it. Keeping your furnace and its blower running is one of the most common reasons Twin Cities homeowners choose a standby generator, along with the sump pump in spring and central air in summer. We plan the system around the equipment that matters most to you.
Most standby generators run a short, automatic self-test on a regular schedule to confirm they’re ready, without interrupting your power. During your walkthrough, we’ll show you how to check its status.
Plan on maintenance at least once a year, even if the generator hasn’t run much. That typically includes oil and filters, a battery test, and an inspection of the transfer switch and connections. Ask us about scheduling yearly generator maintenance.
A standby generator ties directly into your electrical panel and fuel supply, so it should be installed by a licensed electrical contractor. Big-box stores sell generators but often hand the installation to a third-party subcontractor. With Randy’s, our own licensed team plans, installs, and supports your system.
Randy’s Electric & Plumbing is a Generac dealer. We sell, install, and service Generac home standby generators throughout the Twin Cities metro, including Minneapolis, St. Paul, Maple Grove, Plymouth, Bloomington, and Woodbury. Call (763) 560-5600 or book online to schedule your generator estimate.
Get Your Generac Generator Estimate
Tell us a little about your home, and our team will reach out to schedule your in-home visit. Prefer to talk? Call (763) 560-5600.