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Generator Installation in Bergen County, NJ

Bergen County experiences nor'easters, summer thunderstorms, and grid outages — power outages can last hours or days. Malfettone Electric installs whole-home standby generators throughout Bergen County so your family stays warm, fed, and safe during extended outages. We handle the Generac or Kohler unit, automatic transfer switch, gas line coordination, and all permits. One contractor. One call.

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NJ Licensed & Insured
Automatic Backup
Permits & Gas Coordination
1-Year Warranty
✍️ By Michael Malfettone, Licensed Master Electrician📋 NJ Electrical Contractor License #17130🕐 Last updated May 2026
Bergen County Backup Power

Why Bergen County Homeowners Choose Standby Generators

Bergen County weather can be unpredictable — and when the power goes out, a family without backup power is in trouble. Your fridge thaws. Your furnace stops. If someone depends on a medical device, the risks are serious. A whole-home generator keeps your heating, cooling, refrigeration, and other essentials running automatically, 24/7 until utility power is restored. Malfettone Electric has been installing generators for Bergen County families for nearly 50 years.

✓NJ Licensed Electrician #17130
✓$2M liability insurance — COI available in 24 hours
✓Free written estimate before any work begins
✓Automatic transfer switch included
✓Gas line coordination with utility
✓1-year generator warranty
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“Our generator kicked on automatically when the power went out. Never even noticed the outage. Worth every penny.”
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Generator Installation Services

Complete Backup Power Solutions for Bergen County Homes

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Whole-Home Standby Generator
Automatic backup power for your entire home. Generac and Kohler units from 10–30kW.
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Automatic Transfer Switch
Code-required switch that detects outages and automatically starts your generator.
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Gas Line Installation & Coordination
We coordinate with your local gas utility and run the gas line from your meter to the generator.
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Generator Sizing & Load Assessment
We calculate your home's backup power needs and recommend the right size generator.
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Permit & Inspection Services
All permits pulled through Bergen County. We handle all inspections and documentation.
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Portable Generator Interlock Kit
If you have a portable generator, we can install a safe interlock kit to use it as backup.
Common Questions

Generator Installation FAQs — Bergen County, NJ

How much does a whole-home generator installation cost in Bergen County?
A 10-20kW Generac or Kohler whole-home generator installation typically costs $6,500–$9,500 including the generator, transfer switch, gas line coordination, and installation. Permits and inspections are additional.
How long does a generator installation take?
Most whole-home generator installations take 1–2 days. We coordinate with your local gas utility, install the transfer switch, run the gas line, and schedule the inspection with Bergen County.
Do I need a transfer switch?
Yes — a transfer switch is required by code for any whole-home backup generator. It safely switches your home's power between the utility and the generator during an outage.
What brands of generators do you install?
We install Generac (the most popular), Kohler, Briggs & Stratton, and other leading brands. We can also set up portable generator interlock kits if you prefer that approach.
Will my generator start automatically during an outage?
Yes — an automatic transfer switch detects the power loss and starts your generator within seconds. Your home switches to generator power automatically, and switches back when utility power is restored.
Who Wrote This
Michael Malfettone, Licensed Master Electrician

Third-generation owner of Malfettone Electric, the family business his grandfather started in 1977. Michael has personally run panel upgrades, service changes, and rewires across Hudson, Essex, and Bergen Counties — pulling the UCC permits, filing the PSE&G and JCP&L applications, and meeting the inspectors himself. The pricing and timelines on this page come from our own recent jobs.

NJ Electrical Contractor License #17130 · Family-owned since 1977 · Hudson & Essex County · Read Michael's full bio →

Protect Your Bergen County Home with Backup Power

Call or request a free estimate. We'll assess your home's power needs and recommend the right generator size and installation timeline.

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