Generator Installation & Service in West Palm Beach
Florida’s largest Generac dealer, serving West Palm Beach and Palm Beach County from our Port St. Lucie facility. Our own certified technicians, no subcontractors, and a 12-year warranty on every Generac air-cooled unit we install.
Why West Palm Beach Homeowners Act
West Palm Beach's Power Outage Reality
Hurricane Irma came ashore on the Gulf coast in September 2017 and still left 566,250 accounts across Palm Beach County without power at its peak, 74% of the county. A hurricane does not have to make landfall in Palm Beach County to put most of it in the dark.
Most of the county is on FPL. Its tariff lists West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, North Palm Beach, Royal Palm Beach, Wellington, Palm Beach Gardens and Jupiter among the Palm Beach County communities it serves, and in October 2024 Hurricane Milton cut power to 76,160 of its 784,000 customers in the county.
Lake Worth Beach has its own electric utility, and Milton hit it harder: about 10,000 of its 27,942 customers lost power, more than a third. A standby generator starts by itself seconds after the grid drops and carries the house until utility power comes back, the same afternoon or days later.
The Florida PSC's peak count for Palm Beach County in September 2017, all utilities: 74% of accounts.
Hurricane Milton's peak in Palm Beach County in October 2024, out of 784,000 FPL customers there.
About 10,000 of the city utility's 27,942 customers lost power during Hurricane Milton.
Hurricane Ian crossed the state far to the north in September 2022 and still left 15,160 county customers without power.
Why West Palm Beach Chooses GenerX
What Makes Us Different
West Palm Beach homeowners have plenty of installers to choose from. These six points are where GenerX differs, and they count most in the days after a hurricane, when much of Palm Beach County is waiting on service at the same time.
No Subcontractors
Every person on a West Palm Beach installation, from the licensed electrician to the gas specialist and the install crew, is on the GenerX payroll. Nothing is subcontracted, so one company stands behind the whole job and no outside markup ends up in the price.
Unique in the West Palm Beach Market
12-Year Warranty
A Generac air-cooled generator installed in West Palm Beach is covered by the 12-year Power Plus Warranty, exclusive to Canter Power Systems brands. More than 25,000 Florida installs, parts stocked in warehouses around the state and the largest service technician fleet in Florida back it up.
12 Years of Full Coverage
Florida's Largest Dealer
GenerX is Florida's largest authorized Generac and Kohler dealer, with more than 25,000 installs across the state since 2005. In Palm Beach County that experience covers FPL service, Florida Public Utilities gas lines and the permit counters of the city and the county.
25,000+ FL & TN Installs
Storm-Ready Service Fleet
When Irma took out three in four accounts in the county, generator owners all over Palm Beach County needed help in the same week. GenerX stocks parts in warehouses around Florida and moves crews from its other locations into the area that took the hit.
Warehouses in FL & TN
Quality + Value
Because our own staff does the work, a West Palm Beach quote has no subcontractor margin in it. Florida's largest dealer also pays less for equipment than a small shop does, which keeps a better installation at a fair price.
No Hidden Third-Party Costs
Generator Specialists
Generators are all GenerX does. Our technicians, warehouses and procedures exist to install and service standby power, not to squeeze it in around other electrical work.
Generators Only
How It Works in West Palm Beach
Your Installation Process
A West Palm Beach installation usually runs 30 to 90 days from the first call to a running generator, and much of that depends on the permit office for your address. GenerX pulls the permits with a licensed electrician and schedules the inspections.
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Free Estimate/Proposal
A GenerX Field Engineer walks your West Palm Beach property, checks the electrical panel, works out your load and picks the spot for the unit. You leave with a size recommendation and a written proposal, free and with no obligation.
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Preparing for Installation
GenerX pulls the permits with a licensed electrician and schedules the inspections. You provide a signed Notice of Commencement and a readable property survey.
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Installation Day
Our in house team of licensed electricians, gas technicians and installers does every installation. They are GenerX employees, they run the job from start to finish, and once they are on site most installs are done in a single day.
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Testing and Training
We test the whole system, automatic transfer and load included, then show you how it runs, set up remote monitoring, and answer your questions before we leave.
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Ongoing Service
Annual maintenance plans, 24/7 emergency repair and warranty service for West Palm Beach, dispatched from our Port St. Lucie facility. When a large outage hits, our statewide fleet sends crews to Palm Beach County.
West Palm Beach Pricing Guide
What Does a Generator Cost in West Palm Beach?
Whole home generator installation in West Palm Beach typically runs $7,000 to $25,000+. Size, fuel source, and what your lot looks like all move the number.
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
Pricing includes equipment, in house installation, transfer switch, permit fees, and our 12-year warranty on every Generac air-cooled unit we install. Where a Florida Public Utilities gas main reaches your street, a natural gas hookup typically costs less to set up than a propane tank install. These prices assume an existing fuel source on the property.
Because GenerX employs all labor directly, we eliminate the outside contractor markup that drives installation costs higher at other companies. Our buying volume as Florida’s largest dealer means better equipment pricing than smaller dealers can match. The result is a higher quality installation at a better price.
Exclusive Power Plus Warranty 12 Years of Full Coverage
Every Generac air-cooled installation we do includes the full 12-year Power Plus Warranty at no extra cost, covering parts and labor for 12 full years beyond the standard manufacturer warranty.
Choosing Your Generator
Generac vs. Kohler: Which Is Right for Your West Palm Beach Home?
GenerX sells, installs and services Generac and Kohler home standby generators in West Palm Beach. This is how the two brands line up for Palm Beach County homes.
Generac
Generac is the home standby brand on more American houses than any other. Its residential lineup starts with 11 kW air cooled models and climbs past 24 kW, Mobile Link adds remote monitoring, and a wide Florida dealer network keeps parts within reach, so most West Palm Beach buyers go with it.
Kohler
Kohler's name rests on quiet operation and a heavier build that draws on its commercial generator line. If sound is the first concern, or a homeowners association sets strict rules for outdoor equipment, Kohler is often the one.
At the free estimate we weigh both brands against your house, your yard and any association rules. We sell and service both, so we gain nothing by steering you to one. What we are after is the right fit.
West Palm Beach Homeowner Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
The questions West Palm Beach homeowners ask us most often before scheduling an estimate.
How much does whole home generator installation cost in West Palm Beach, FL?
Whole home generator installation in West Palm Beach typically runs $7,000 to $25,000+, depending on generator size (11kW to 36kW+), fuel and the site. Florida Public Utilities lists West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Wellington, Royal Palm Beach and unincorporated Palm Beach County on its natural gas tariff; homes off its mains use propane. The free in-home estimate gives an exact price, with no subcontractor markup because our electricians and gas fitters are GenerX employees.
Do I need a permit to install a generator in West Palm Beach?
Yes. The electrical work, the gas line and the pad all need permits, and the office that issues them depends on the address:
- City of West Palm Beach: the Building Division of Development Services, which takes applications through the Civic Access permitting portal
- Unincorporated addresses with a West Palm Beach mailing address: the Palm Beach County Building Division, at 2300 N. Jog Road
- Neighboring cities such as Palm Beach Gardens and Jupiter run their own building departments; their pages cover the local rules
GenerX pulls the permits with a licensed electrician and schedules the inspections.
Does GenerX have an office in West Palm Beach?
No. The nearest GenerX location is our Port St. Lucie facility at 1505 SE Village Green Dr, about 49 miles by road from the center of West Palm Beach. Estimates, installations, maintenance and 24/7 repair calls for Palm Beach County go out from there, and after a large outage GenerX brings in technicians from its other Florida locations.
How long does generator installation take in West Palm Beach?
Plan on 30 to 90 days from order to a working generator for most West Palm Beach homes. That span covers permit approval from the city or Palm Beach County, delivery of the equipment, site work and the installation itself. Where a community association reviews outdoor equipment, its approval comes first and can add time.
Which utility serves my West Palm Beach area home?
Most likely FPL, whose tariff lists West Palm Beach and its neighbors across Palm Beach County. Lake Worth Beach is the main exception: it has its own electric utility, reported to the Florida PSC as Lake Worth Utilities. Your bill names your provider, and a GenerX transfer switch works with either.
What size generator do I need for my West Palm Beach home?
A 22kW generator runs the whole house, air conditioning included, in most West Palm Beach homes, and air conditioning is the load that decides a Florida summer outage. Smaller 11 to 14kW units run essential circuits only. Homes over 4,000 sq ft, houses with two or more air conditioning systems, and properties with pools, workshops or medical equipment usually need 26 to 36kW. GenerX sizes the unit with a free load assessment.
Does GenerX use subcontractors for West Palm Beach generator installations?
No. GenerX employs the licensed electricians, gas line specialists and installers who work in West Palm Beach, and no part of the job goes to another company. You get one point of accountability, one standard of work and no third-party labor markup in the price.
What warranty does GenerX offer on West Palm Beach generator installations?
Each Generac air-cooled installation includes the 12-year Power Plus Warranty, exclusive to Canter Power Systems brands, with parts and labor covered at no added cost. More than 25,000 GenerX installs in Florida, parts warehouses across the state and the largest service technician fleet in Florida stand behind it.
Should my West Palm Beach generator run on natural gas or propane?
GenerX installs both. If a Florida Public Utilities gas main runs down your street, the generator ties into it and keeps going as long as gas is flowing. Properties without a main use a propane tank on site. At the free estimate we check what serves your address and walk you through both options.
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