Mentor's Generac Prestige Generator Installer
Mentor is home. From our headquarters on Station Street, Generator One installs and services Generac, Kohler and Briggs & Stratton standby generators across Lake County, with our own licensed electricians and the 12-Year Power Plus Warranty, exclusive to Canter Power Systems brands.
Why Mentor Homeowners Act
Mentor's Power Outage Reality
Mentor runs on The Illuminating Company, part of FirstEnergy, and the lakeshore has seen what a bad storm does to that system. On August 6, 2024, a macroburst with straight-line winds of 70 to 90 mph struck roughly 225 square miles of Cuyahoga, Lake and Geauga counties, and more than 320,000 Illuminating Company customers lost power.
FirstEnergy called it the most impactful storm in The Illuminating Company’s territory since July 1993. Lake County has its own record of smaller events: 14,345 customers out in heavy, wet snow on December 1, 2020, and 3,648 out on a windy night in late December 2025, when a tree came down across Bellflower Road and Route 615 in Mentor.
Trees are a leading cause of outages across The Illuminating Company’s territory. After the storms of August 2023, Lake County still had 4,132 customers out days later, and Mentor itself had over 2,000. A standby generator starts within seconds and runs until service returns.
FirstEnergy's count after the storms of August 6, 2024. The figure is utility-wide; a macroburst hit Cuyahoga, Lake and Geauga counties.
The count on the morning of December 1, 2020, when more than 90,000 customers were out across Northeast Ohio.
Counted the Monday after the storms, with over 2,000 outages in Mentor itself.
The late evening count on December 29, 2025, when around 70,000 FirstEnergy customers lost power overnight.
Why Mentor Chooses Generator One
What Makes Us Different
Mentor is home to our headquarters. Here is how Generator One does the work, and why it matters on a day like August 6, 2024, when more than 320,000 Illuminating Company customers lost power.
Everything In-House
Every Mentor job is handled by our own team, and our headquarters is right here on Station Street. Our licensed electricians (Ohio License #51095) and licensed plumbers (Ohio License #49326) do the electrical and fuel work themselves, so you deal with one company from the first call to the final test.
No Subcontractors
10,000+ Installations
Over 10,000 installations across Ohio since 1997, for homes, commercial properties and industrial businesses, all by factory-trained technicians. Our crews are installing 5 generators a day, 25 to 30 a week, across northern and central Ohio.
Since 1997
Service & Maintenance
Our Generac-certified service team maintains generators across Lake County. Choose Standard Service, Fortified Service or Twice the Life!, each built around our 40-Point Maintenance Process, with Generac Mobile Link monitoring between visits.
Plans from $284.95
Value & Price Leadership
Our business model delivers high-quality installs at competitive prices. Mentor estimates are free and carry no obligation, financing is available through Synchrony for qualified customers, and our customers rate the service 99% on Generac.com.
99% on Generac.com
A Stocked Service Fleet
Our technicians leave our Mentor headquarters with a fully stocked service fleet, so most repairs are finished in a single visit, and emergency repair calls come first during an outage.
Most Repairs in One Visit
The 12-Year Power Plus Warranty
Labor, travel, parts and major components are included at no extra cost on every Generac air-cooled unit we install in Mentor, a $1,499 value, exclusive to Canter Power Systems brands. The coverage transfers to the next owner of your home.
12 Years of Full Coverage
How It Works in Mentor
Your Installation Process
From the first consultation to final hookup, a Mentor installation typically takes 2 to 4 weeks, depending on permitting and site preparation. Generator One pulls the permit with a licensed electrician through the city's Engineering and Building Department at the Mentor Municipal Center and schedules the inspections.
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Free Consultation and Sizing
Schedule a virtual or in-home estimate at your Mentor home. Our specialist performs a detailed load calculation and recommends the exact generator model and size, with a diagram of the equipment and transparent pricing.
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Permits and Inspections
Generator One pulls the permit with a licensed electrician and schedules the inspections.
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Installation Day
Our factory-trained technicians handle site preparation, the concrete pad, mounting, the fuel connection, the transfer switch and full electrical integration, with our own licensed electricians and plumbers on the job.
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Testing and Commissioning
We simulate a power outage and test the full system before we leave. You see the generator start and transfer power, then we register it with Generac and walk you through operation.
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Year-Round Support and Maintenance
Generac Mobile Link monitoring setup, a service plan consultation and warranty claims processed directly as an authorized Generac service center, with service from the same team for the life of your system.
Mentor Pricing Guide
What Does a Generator Cost in Mentor?
Whole home generator installation in Mentor typically ranges from $7,000 to $25,000+ depending on size, fuel source and site specifics. Your free estimate sets the exact price.
Essential circuits: furnace, fridge, sump pump, lights
Most Mentor homes under 3,000 sq ft (whole house)
Larger homes with two furnaces or more central air
Heavy loads, large estates and electric heat
Every estimate covers the generator, installation by our own crew and the automatic transfer switch, plus the 12-Year Power Plus Warranty on Generac air-cooled units. Homes on Enbridge Gas Ohio natural gas connect to the existing service; homes without a gas main use propane.
Because Generator One installs with its own crews instead of subcontractors, there is no outside markup in your price. As a dealer for Generac, Kohler and Briggs & Stratton, we recommend the unit that fits your Mentor home.
Exclusive Power Plus Warranty: 12 Years of Full Coverage
Full coverage for 12 years on Generac air-cooled units. Labor, travel, parts, and major components included at no extra cost, a $1,499 value, exclusive to Canter Power Systems brands.
Choosing Your Generator
Generac vs. Kohler: Which Is Right for Your Mentor Home?
Generator One is a Generac Prestige dealer, Generac's highest dealer status, and also installs Kohler and Briggs & Stratton. Generac and Kohler home standby units can both carry a Mentor house through an Illuminating Company outage. The right one depends on your loads, fuel and budget.
Generac
Guardian air-cooled units cover most homes, and the liquid-cooled QuietSource line covers larger ones. Mobile Link puts the generator's status and alerts on your phone. As a Generac Prestige dealer, Generator One processes warranty claims directly as an authorized Generac service center.
Best for: Most homes, first-time buyers, and owners who want the 12-Year Power Plus Warranty on an air-cooled unit.
Kohler
Kohler generators are built on Rehlko engineering, the power systems hospitals, nuclear plants and the National Weather Service run on. They carry PowerBoost technology for starting large loads and enclosures rated for 181 mph winds.
Best for: Homeowners who want commercial-grade engineering or PowerBoost for starting large loads.
Your free estimate compares the options against your Mentor house: the size you need, natural gas or propane, and where the unit can sit. Whichever you choose, our own crew installs it and services it.
Industry Recognition
Recognized by Generac for Outstanding Service
Generac Prestige Dealer
Prestige is Generac's top tier of dealers. Generator One holds it for the way we install, service and support Generac generators across Ohio, with our own factory-trained technicians on every job and a 99% customer satisfaction rating on Generac.com.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mentor Generator Questions, Answered
The questions Mentor homeowners ask us most before scheduling an estimate.
How much does a whole home generator cost in Mentor, OH?
Whole home generator installation in Mentor typically ranges from $7,000 to $25,000+. The free estimate, virtual or in-home, gives you the exact price in writing. What moves the number: the generator size your loads need, the brand, natural gas or propane, the distance from the meter and panel, and the site.
Do I need a permit to install a standby generator in Mentor, OH?
Yes. Inside the city, permits go through the Engineering and Building Department at 8500 Civic Center Boulevard, and the electrical permit application has its own line for generators. Generator One pulls the permit with a licensed electrician and schedules the inspections. Elsewhere in Lake County, the county’s Department of Building Inspection publishes its own residential generator checklist, and we confirm the right office for your address.
How long does generator installation take in Mentor?
Our turnkey process typically takes 2 to 4 weeks from the first consultation to final hookup in Mentor, depending on permitting and site preparation. Most of that time is paperwork and scheduling, not work at your house.
What size generator do I need for my Mentor home?
It depends on what has to run while The Illuminating Company is out. Our specialist performs a detailed load calculation at your Mentor home, from the furnace, refrigerator and sump pump to central air and an electric range, then recommends the exact model and size.
Does Generator One use subcontractors for Mentor installations?
No. Every step of a Mentor installation is handled by our own team, including our licensed electricians (Ohio License #51095) and licensed plumbers (Ohio License #49326), so one company is accountable for the whole job.
What warranty comes with a generator installed in Mentor?
Generac air-cooled generators we install include the 12-Year Power Plus Warranty, which covers labor, travel, parts and major components for 12 years. It is a $1,499 value at no extra cost, exclusive to Canter Power Systems brands, and it transfers to the next owner of your home.
Can Generator One service the generator I already have in Mentor?
Yes. Call our service line at (440) 754-6142. Call Service at (440) 754-6142, and our technicians roll out with a fully stocked service fleet to fix most problems in a single visit. Ask about our Standard Service, Fortified Service and Twice the Life! plans.
Where can a generator sit on a Mentor lot?
We check the spot at your estimate. The city’s accessory structure guide sets a five foot side and rear setback for small structures and tells owners to check their Homeowners Association guidelines. It does not name generators, so we confirm the placement with the building department.
Should I run my Mentor generator on natural gas or propane?
Mentor and Mentor-on-the-Lake are both on Enbridge Gas Ohio’s list of communities served, so natural gas is usually the simpler choice where your street has a main: the generator connects to your existing service and you never refill a tank. Homes without a gas main run on propane from a tank on site.
