Home generators in Somers
Somers is a town in northern Westchester known as the Cradle of the American Circus. Hachaliah Bailey toured with an elephant named Old Bet in the early 1800s, and his Elephant Hotel now houses the town hall. Much of Somers is rural and wooded, with reservoirs, horse farms and larger home lots.
Parts of northern Westchester are served by NYSEG rather than Con Edison, so check your bill to see which utility serves your address. Many homes on rural roads have no gas main, so propane is a common fuel for standby generators here.
A whole-home standby generator in Somers sits on a pad outside, runs on natural gas or propane, and starts on its own through an automatic transfer switch when the power fails. Published national ranges put a standard installed system at about $6,000 to $11,000, and larger units or long runs at about $9,500 to $24,000. See the cost table on our home page for sources.
Before anyone gives you a price, a contractor should visit, look at your panel and fuel supply, and work out the generator size from what you want to run. Most villages and towns in Westchester County require a permit and inspection for generator work, and your contractor should pull it. Placement has to meet the manufacturer's clearances from windows, doors and vents plus any local setback and noise rules.
We pass your request to an independent local contractor who works in Somers, and you decide whether to hire them. Please check any contractor's Westchester County license and insurance before you sign.
Nearby areas we also cover: Katonah, Yorktown Heights.
Generator services in Somers
- Standby generator installation in Somers
- Generator repair in Somers
- Generator maintenance in Somers
- Automatic transfer switches in Somers
- Portable generator hookups in Somers
- Generac home standby generators in Somers
- Generator fuel options in Somers
Questions homeowners ask
How much does a standby generator cost in Somers?
Published national ranges put a standard whole-house generator at about $6,000 to $11,000 installed, with larger units or long runs at about $9,500 to $24,000. Your price depends on size, fuel and site work. A written quote after a site visit gives the real number.
Do I need a permit for a generator in Somers?
In most cases, yes. Generator installs involve electrical and often gas work, which usually needs a permit and inspection. Your contractor should pull the permit.
Can I run a generator on propane in Somers?
Yes. If there is no gas main on your street, or your meter cannot supply enough gas, a propane tank is the usual choice. Your contractor can check your gas service and recommend a fuel.
Does Briarcliff Generators do the installation?
No. We pass your request to an independent local contractor, who does the work and quotes you directly.