Generator Installation in Savannah, GA
Georgia Power customers averaged 25 hours without power in 2024 — 2.3× the US average. Ice storms and the remnants of Gulf hurricanes both knock out power around Savannah, and long feeders mean restoration isn't always quick. Below are generator installers serving Savannah and the rest of Chatham County, ranked by reputation.
How often the power actually goes out in Savannah
2024 · EIA data25 hours
average time a Georgia Power customer spent without power
2.3×
the US average of 11 hours — worse than typical
2.1
power interruptions per customer that year
Excluding major event days — hurricanes, ice storms and the like — the figure drops to 2.1 hours. The gap between the two is the part a standby generator or home battery is really for.
Source: US Energy Information Administration, Form 861 reliability filing for Georgia Power Co (IEEE 1366 methodology). SAIDI measures the average minutes a customer was without power across the year. National reliability in 2024 was heavily affected by Hurricanes Beryl, Helene and Milton.
94
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.9 · 925
91
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.9 · 272
3.Northern Tool + Equipment
Top ratedElectric generator shop
88
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.5 · 323
4.Maycrest Hardware
Top ratedHardware store
88
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.7 · 213
5.Anderson Power Services
Top ratedElectric generator shop
88
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.8 · 170
6.Generator Supercenter of Savannah
Top ratedKnown for: generator installation · knowledgeable technician · generac generators
Electric generator shop
87
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.6 · 195
86
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.7 · 120
8.Anderson Power Services
Top ratedElectric generator shop
84
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.8 · 60
9.All Seasons Outdoor Power Equipment
Top ratedLawn mower store
83
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.3 · 188
10.Silverman Marine Diesel
Top ratedElectric generator shop
81
GridFree Score
★★★★★ 5 · 13
80
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.4 · 68
12.Industrial Electro-Mechanics
Top ratedElectric motor repair shop
78
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.8 · 11
13.Performance Power Systems Inc
Electric generator shop
77
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.7 · 12
14.Savannah Apparatus Repair Co
Electric motor repair shop
77
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.8 · 8
75
GridFree Score
★★★ 3.9 · 45
72
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.2 · 13
17.RV Repair Certified Warranty Pros
RV repair shop
50
GridFree Score
★★★ 3.4 · 14
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How much does generator installation cost in Savannah?
In Savannah, a whole-house standby generator (18–26 kW) typically runs $10,000–$20,000 installed, including the transfer switch, gas connection, pad and permits. A smaller essentials-only unit (10–14 kW) runs $8,000–$13,000. A portable generator with an interlock kit is the budget option at $800–$2,000.
Do I need a permit for a generator in Savannah, GA?
Almost everywhere, yes. A standby generator needs an electrical permit and usually a gas/plumbing permit, and most states require the work be done by a licensed contractor. A reputable Savannah installer pulls the permit for you — treat anyone who offers to skip it as a red flag, since unpermitted work surfaces at resale and can void insurance claims.
Who installs generators in Savannah?
Licensed electricians and specialized generator dealers handle installation. A standby generator also needs a gas connection, so many jobs involve both an electrician and a plumbing contractor — dealers coordinate both.
Why are outages common around Savannah?
Georgia Power customers averaged 25 hours without power in 2024 — 2.3× the US average. Ice storms and the remnants of Gulf hurricanes both knock out power around Savannah, and long feeders mean restoration isn't always quick.
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