Why Backup Power Matters More in Alaska
An outage in January is not an inconvenience — it is frozen pipes, a dead boiler and a cold family. A standby generator installation with an automatic transfer switch restores power in seconds without anyone touching a cord.
Sizing Your Generator
Add up what you need during an outage: furnace or boiler (even gas boilers need electricity), well pump, refrigerator, freezer, lights, internet and a few outlets. Most Alaska homes land between 14 and 26 kW for whole-house coverage. We perform the load calculation for you.
Automatic vs Manual Transfer Switch
An automatic transfer switch senses the outage and starts the generator within seconds. A manual transfer switch with a generator inlet is a lower-cost option for portable generators — still far safer than running extension cords through a window.
Fuel: Propane, Natural Gas or Diesel
Propane is the most common choice in rural Alaska, natural gas where available in Anchorage and the Kenai. Diesel suits very large remote installs. We coordinate the fuel hookup with your supplier.
Add a Battery for Short Outages
Pairing a generator with battery backup covers short outages silently and lets the generator rest. Call Kimon Electric at (888) 592-6466 to design the right system.