In Southeast Michigan, severe thunderstorms, heavy snowfalls, and freezing rain regularly cause extended grid outages that leave families without heat, refrigeration, or sump pump protection. An automatic standby generator provides seamless, whole-home power within seconds of a utility disruption.
Consumer Services Electric delivers comprehensive generator solutions—from turnkey whole-home standby installations and automatic transfer switch (ATS) wiring to certified Generac repairs and preventative maintenance.
Backup Power You Can Count On When Detroit Weather Turns
Automatic standby power engineered for Michigan’s most extreme weather conditions.
Unlike portable generators that require hauling, outdoor fueling in freezing weather, and cumbersome extension cords, an automatic standby generator is permanently installed outside your home. Connected directly to your natural gas or liquid propane supply, it operates safely and automatically whether you are at home or away.
When the utility grid fails, the generator starts automatically within 10 to 20 seconds, the transfer switch shifts power safely, and your home’s critical systems—furnace blowers, well pumps, freezers, and medical devices—continue operating without interruption.
Key Highlights & Capabilities
- Automatic utility sensing and hands-free emergency power transfer
- Direct connection to existing natural gas or liquid propane lines
- Protection against flooded basements by keeping sump pumps energized
- Safe isolation from the grid to prevent dangerous backfeeding onto utility lines
Generator Services We Provide in Detroit
Turnkey installation, expert diagnostics, and routine preventative care.
Our licensed electricians handle every phase of your generator project. We calculate your home’s total starting and running wattage, pour or level concrete mounting pads, install automatic transfer switches, and coordinate final municipal electrical and mechanical inspections.
We also service all major residential standby brands, offering annual maintenance checkups, battery replacements, and certified Generac repairs.
Service Standards & Guarantees
- Whole-home standby generator sizing and installation
- Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) installation and subpanel integration
- Generac diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs
- Annual preventative maintenance, oil changes, and battery testing
- Manual generator interlock kit and transfer switch installations
Frequently Asked Questions About Home Generators
Considering backup power for your home? Here are answers to common questions homeowners have about standby generators, installation, operation, sizing, maintenance, and professional generator service.