Cox Electric, Heating and Cooling
Operating since 1993, the family-owned business works with Generac generators and does panel upgrades, with emergency service offered at nights, weekends and holidays. It is based in Goodrich.
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Backup power in Flint
Electricians for generators and transfer switches.
10 pros in Flint
Backup power in Flint is shaped by outages that arrive without much warning and by a winter that makes losing heat a real concern. On June 4, 2026, thousands of people in Genesee County lost power in an outage Consumers Energy attributed to an equipment issue, with reports from Grand Blanc, Flint and Burton. The National Weather Service's Flint climate normals for mid-December show a 22°F low and 5.7 inches of snow in the first 17 days of the month. When you hire for a standby generator or transfer switch, ask who will pull the electrical permit and who will arrange the inspection. Consumers Energy says permanent generators should only be installed by a licensed electrical contractor and must meet local, state and national codes. It also says a double-throw transfer switch or similar approved isolation switch is required when a generator connects to a home's wiring. Flint's Building and Safety Division inspects electrical work, so ask for the permit and inspection to be part of the job.
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Craft Electrical Services LLC
Focused on standby generator installation and repair, the company also does residential and commercial electrical work. It serves Lapeer, offers free estimates, and its hours run Monday to Friday during the day.
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DallAire Heating and Cooling
Every day of the week, from morning to late evening, the company does generator installs with Generac equipment and panel upgrades. Emergency service is offered, and it serves Davison, Flint and Clio.
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Anthem Electrical Services, PLLC
A Generac partner, it installs and maintains generators, including turnkey installation, and handles panel and service upgrades. It serves Montrose, Lapeer, Clio and Flushing.
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Bigfoot Pro Services
Standby power systems are one of several services here, alongside furnace and boiler work. It handles backup power and panel upgrades, and serves Flushing, Fenton and Lapeer.
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Hanley Electric (formerly Calvary Electric)
Since 2007, the family-owned firm installs standby generators and transfer switches, and handles panel upgrades. It works in Flint, Flushing and Swartz Creek, and its hours run Monday to Friday.
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Burt Mechanical
Generac equipment is part of its generator work, and the business operates around the clock, seven days a week. It serves Flint, Burton, Clio and Linden.
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Davison Home Services
Open around the clock every day, the company handles standby generators, generator installs and panel upgrades. It has operated since 1998, offers financing, and serves Troy, Royal Oak and Clawson.
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SGI Heating, Cooling, and Electrical
Whole-house generator installs use Generac units, and the company also works with Lennox, Carrier, Trane and Rheem equipment. Financing is available, and it operates in Flint, Davison, Goodrich and Linden.
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Chapple Electric
Founded in 1978, the company works with Generac and Cummins generators, and it is open around the clock, daily. It serves Fenton and Lapeer.
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What to know in Flint
On June 4, 2026, thousands of people in Genesee County were without power in an outage Consumers Energy attributed to an "equipment issue". The outages, reported in Grand Blanc, Flint and Burton, were first reported at 11:20 a.m.
Before you hire
A generator wired into your home needs an approved transfer switch, fitted under a permit, so it can’t feed power back into the lines. Plan it before you buy.
Get written quotes from at least three contractors for the same work, and check references from recent clients.
Put it in a written contract: the work, price, deposit, start and finish dates, warranty, permits and clean-up. Paying cash to skip it leaves you no recourse.
Questions about hiring in Flint
Who should install a standby generator in Flint?
Consumers Energy says permanent standby or whole-house generators should only be installed by a licensed electrical contractor. They also need to meet local, state and national fire and electric codes. Ask to see the contractor's licence before you sign anything, and confirm who is responsible for the permit. Consumers Energy (source, opens in a new tab)
Do I need a transfer switch with a home generator?
Yes, if the generator connects to your home's wiring. Consumers Energy says a double-throw transfer switch or a similarly approved isolation switch must be installed. Ask any contractor which switch they plan to use and have it written into the quote. Consumers Energy (source, opens in a new tab)
Is a permit required for generator wiring in Michigan?
Michigan's construction codes bureau says a permit is required to add to, alter or change electrical conductors or equipment in a building. A licensed electrical or specialty contractor can obtain it. A homeowner can also obtain one for work in a single-family home they own and occupy. michigan.gov (source, opens in a new tab)
Who inspects electrical work for a generator in Flint?
Flint's Building and Safety Division provides inspection services for building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical work. The city says its inspectors are licensed by the State of Michigan. Ask your contractor to schedule the inspection and give you the paperwork when the job is finished. City of Flint (source, opens in a new tab)