Kolar Electric LLC
Transfer switches, standby generators and generator installs feature alongside panel upgrades at this family-owned Ida firm. It is open on weekdays and gives free estimates.
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Backup power in Toledo
Electricians for generators and transfer switches.
12 pros in Toledo
Toledo's weather and its history both make a case for backup power. The normal January snowfall is 12.3 inches, and the normal January high and low are 34.7°F and 20.3°F, so an outage in midwinter leaves a home without heat for real stretches of cold. Six of the city's ten biggest snow events have come in the last 20 years, and early February 2022 brought over a foot of snow. The August 2003 blackout left 55 million people in eight states and two countries without power, and it hit Northwest Ohio hard. When you hire for a standby generator or transfer switch, ask who will pull the permit and who will handle the electrical work, and ask whether the installer is licensed for it. Ask for the generator size, the fuel type, the transfer switch model and the circuits it covers in writing. Ask who does the repair and servicing after installation, since winter is when a generator has to start.
Source: National Weather Service Cleveland (source, opens in a new tab)
Staelgraeve-Turner Electric
Installing generators of all sizes, this Monroe firm was founded in 1955 and is locally owned and operated. Its work also covers new construction, remodels and fire alarm systems.
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Electrical Services Plus Inc.
Generac and Kohler generators are installed here, alongside standby systems, backup power and panel upgrades. Family owned since 1975, it covers Monroe, Petersburg, Temperance and Ida, with a 10-year warranty.
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Timber Creek Electric, LLC
Generator installation and panel upgrades sit alongside its residential and commercial electrical work in Toledo and Perrysburg. Emergency service is offered.
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Cousino Electric, Ltd.
Family owned and operated, this Sylvania contractor offers generators among its products and handles storm damage repairs. It serves Toledo, Perrysburg and Maumee.
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River Road Electric, LLC
Home generator repair is among the services of this Pemberville electrician, which also installs standby generators. It provides estimates at no cost.
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Downey Plumbing Heating Cooling Electrical
Open around the clock, every day, this Bowling Green firm handles standby generators and panel upgrades alongside plumbing, heating and cooling. It serves Toledo, Perrysburg, Rossford and Swanton.
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Great Lakes Electrical Contracting Inc
A PowerPro dealer of Generac generators, this Toledo electrician also offers generator installation and service. It is open around the clock, every day, and gives free estimates.
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Transtar Electric, Security & Technologies
Standby generators and Generac hookups are offered alongside its security system and fire alarm work in Toledo, Rossford, Sylvania and Maumee. It gives free estimates on weekdays.
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GLIC Electrical
Industrial, commercial and residential electrical contracting is the core of this Maumee firm, which also has a generator page. It is open on weekdays only.
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THOMPSON PLUMBING, HEATING & A/C INC
Among its plumbing and HVAC work, generators appear beside sump pumps and basement flooding repairs. Family owned since 1964, it works from Petersburg and Monroe, with financing available.
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W.W. Williams
Generator service and repair sit within a fleet and transport repair business that also works with Kohler equipment. Serving Toledo, Perrysburg, Martin and Oregon, it is family owned.
Also serves Youngstown
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What to know in Toledo
Six of Toledo's ten biggest snow events have happened in the last 20 years. Early February 2022 brought over a foot of snow.
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 Toledo
Why do Toledo homes need backup power in winter?
Toledo's normal January snowfall is 12.3 inches, with a normal high of 34.7°F and a low of 20.3°F. A winter outage means a cold house for as long as it lasts. A standby generator with a transfer switch can keep heat and key circuits running. National Weather Service Cleveland (source, opens in a new tab)
Have big storms and outages happened in the Toledo area before?
Yes. The August 2003 blackout left 55 million people in eight states and two countries without power, and it hit Northwest Ohio hard. Six of Toledo's ten biggest snow events have also happened in the last 20 years, so planning ahead for an outage is reasonable. 13abc (WTVG) (source, opens in a new tab)
What should a generator quote include?
Ask for the generator size, fuel type, transfer switch model, which circuits are covered, who pulls the permit, and the warranty terms. Get the scope of work and the timeline in writing. When you compare quotes, check that each one covers the same equipment and the same work, not just the total.
Who may install a standby generator and transfer switch?
The transfer switch and the home wiring are electrical work, and gas fuel lines are separate work. Ask each trade whether it holds the licence needed for its part, and who is responsible for the permit and inspection. Ask for licence details before you sign a contract.