Generator Installation in Pittsburgh, PA

Choosing the right generator size is the most important step in the process — and it is where many homeowners make costly mistakes by under-sizing or over-sizing. An undersized unit fails to cover critical loads; an oversized unit costs more than necessary and can run inefficiently. Ireland Contracting's assessment process looks at your panel, identifies which circuits matter most to you, and recommends a generator size that covers your actual needs. If you want to power the entire home, we size for that; if you prefer a more economical unit covering essentials, we work within that goal too.

Automatic transfer switches are not optional in our view — they are the feature that makes a standby generator actually useful. Within seconds of utility power failing, the transfer switch disconnects your home from the grid and connects the generator, preventing dangerous back-feed to utility lines and powering your home seamlessly. We install properly rated transfer switches that meet national electrical code requirements and local authority inspections.

Ireland Contracting has served the Pittsburgh area since 1994 as a family-owned contractor. Our electrical team brings the same attention to detail and commitment to quality to generator installations that our roofing crews bring to every roof. We pull all required permits, manage inspections, and provide a post-installation walkthrough so you understand your system completely.