Generator Installation in Wimauma, FL
Wimauma’s name joins the first letters of founder C.H. Davis’s daughters, Wilma, Maude and Mary; he settled it in 1902 at the midpoint of his rail line, and from 1925 into the 1930s it was an incorporated city. GenerX installs and services standby generators here from our nearest facility, part of our Tampa Bay service area.
Wimauma Outage History
Why Wimauma Homeowners Act
Three 2024 storms reached Wimauma through Tampa Electric's Hillsborough County grid in barely ten weeks. Debby's August peak had 8,806 accounts out, Helene's in late September 70,452, and Milton's in October 529,653, about three of every four.
Wimauma at a Glance
Power Outage Profile
The local details that shape your install: who runs the grid, who issues the permit, and which gas partners are in your area.
Tampa Electric has 700,157 of Hillsborough's 701,412 accounts and Peace River Electric Cooperative 1,229. Your bill shows which.
Wimauma has had no town government since the 1930s, so the county permits it. GenerX pulls the permit with a licensed electrician and schedules inspections. You sign the NOC.
Wimauma is on Peoples Gas's Hillsborough County list. Where no main runs, propane.
At Hurricane Milton's October 2024 peak, 529,653 of Tampa Electric's 700,157 Hillsborough County accounts had no power.
Why Wimauma Chooses GenerX
What Makes Us Different
No Subcontractors
Every electrician, gas specialist and install crew member is a GenerX employee. One point of accountability.
Unique in the Wimauma Market
12-Year Warranty
Power Plus coverage on parts and labor for every Generac air-cooled unit we install, at no extra cost, backed by our own service department.
12 Years of Full Coverage
Storm-Ready Service Fleet
Florida's largest service tech fleet, routed to southeast Hillsborough once a storm moves through.
Warehouses in FL & TN
Typically 30 to 90 days from estimate to power on, depending on Hillsborough County permit timelines. GenerX pulls the permit with a licensed electrician; you provide a signed Notice of Commencement and a property survey. See all six differentiators and the full process on the Tampa Bay page ›
Wimauma Pricing
What Does a Generator Cost in Wimauma?
Whole home installs in the Tampa Bay area typically run $7,000 to $25,000+. Here's where most Wimauma homes land.
Essential circuits (lights, fridge, AC unit)
Most homes under 3,000 sq ft (full house)
Larger homes, multiple HVAC zones
Large homes, home offices, medical equipment
Prices include equipment, in-house installation, transfer switch, permit fees, and our 12-year warranty on every Generac air-cooled unit we install. Where a Peoples Gas main reaches your street, a natural gas connection typically adds minimal cost compared with a propane tank installation.
Because GenerX employs all labor in-house, we eliminate the third-party markup that drives up installation costs elsewhere. Our buying volume as Florida’s largest dealer means we get better equipment pricing than smaller dealers. The result: a higher-quality installation at a more competitive price, not a trade-off.
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Part of Our Tampa Bay Region
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wimauma Generator Questions, Answered
Who issues a generator permit in Wimauma?
Hillsborough County. Wimauma was the county’s fourth incorporated city from 1925 until the 1930s but has no city government today. A contractor holding an EC or ER license files the residential electrical trade permit on HillsGovHub, and a recorded Notice of Commencement has to be on file before the first inspection. GenerX pulls the permit with a licensed electrician and schedules the inspections. You sign the Notice of Commencement and provide a property survey.
Is Wimauma on Tampa Electric or Peace River Electric?
Most of Hillsborough County is Tampa Electric, 700,157 of 701,412 accounts. Peace River Electric Cooperative serves 1,229 accounts in the county and Duke Energy 26, so check the bill. GenerX’s transfer switch works on any of them.
Can a Wimauma generator use natural gas?
On a street with a Peoples Gas main, yes; Wimauma is named in the utility’s Hillsborough County tariff. Lots without one run the generator on a propane tank, and the free estimate settles it.
Will a Wimauma HOA review my generator?
If the home is in an association, plan on it. GenerX prepares the site sketch, the unit’s sound rating and the screening details for the committee.
How quickly can GenerX reach Wimauma?
Wimauma is served from our nearest facility, with parts stocked at our local facility. GenerX answers repair calls 24/7 and, when a storm takes out a wide area, pulls in technicians from its other Florida sites.
Get Started
Prepare Now Before the Next Hurricane
Free Wimauma estimate. GenerX pulls the Hillsborough County permit, installs the generator and handles the service visits.