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Generator Installation in Solon, OH

Solon, in southeastern Cuyahoga County, names generators in its residential permit guide and sets its own limit on how loud a weekly test can run. Generator One installs and services standby generators here from our nearest facility, part of our Cleveland service area.

10,000+
Installs
12 Yr
Warranty
28+ Yrs
Serving Ohio

Solon Outage History

Why Solon Homeowners Act

Solon's mayor said several neighborhoods were "decimated" by tree damage after the August 6, 2024 storms, with some roads blocked for over a day, and he told residents to consider generators for future outages. That storm cost more than 322,000 Illuminating Company customers their power. The August 2023 storms had already put about 155,000 of them out, and on August 28 the company was still giving the Solon area a restoration time of 4 p.m. that Wednesday.

Solon at a Glance

Power Outage Profile

The local details that shape your install: who runs the grid, who issues the permit, and which gas partners are in your area.

The Illuminating Company
Electric Utility

Solon is served by The Illuminating Company.

City of Solon
Permit Authority

Solon's residential permit guide lists installing or replacing a generator among the jobs that need a permit. Generator One pulls the permit with a licensed electrician and schedules the inspections.

Enbridge Gas Ohio
Natural Gas or Propane

Solon is served by Enbridge Gas Ohio natural gas. Homes without a gas main use propane.

155,000 Out
Major Outage

August 2023 storms: approximately 155,000 Illuminating Company customers in northeast Ohio lost power, a utility-wide figure. The company still had the Solon area on its restoration list days later.

Why Solon Chooses Generator One

What Makes Us Different

Everything In-House

Solon asks for a permit on any generator install or replacement, and its noise chapter governs the unit afterward. Our licensed electricians (Ohio License #51095) and licensed plumbers (Ohio License #49326) do the wiring and the gas line themselves, then our own crew sets the weekly test inside the city's hours.

No Subcontractors

12-Year Power Plus Warranty

Every Generac air-cooled unit we put in at a Solon home comes with 12 years of labor, travel, parts and major components. It is a $1,499 value, exclusive to Canter Power Systems brands, and it passes to the next owner of the house.

12 Years of Full Coverage

Service & Maintenance

Solon service calls come from our nearest facility. Standard Service, Fortified Service and Twice the Life! agreements follow our 40-Point Maintenance Process, which is also the time to confirm the test schedule.

Most Repairs in One Visit

A Solon project usually runs 2 to 4 weeks from first consultation to final hookup, depending on permitting and site preparation. Generator One pulls the permit with a licensed electrician and schedules the inspections with the Solon Building Department. See all six differentiators and the full process on the Cleveland page ›

Solon Pricing

What Does a Generator Cost in Solon?

Whole home generator installation in Solon typically ranges from $7,000 to $25,000+ depending on size, fuel source and site specifics. Your free estimate sets the exact price.

11 to 14 kW
Essential Circuits

Essential circuits: furnace, fridge, sump pump, lights

Smaller homes · One furnace
$7,000 to $10,000
Installed
Typical Home Installation
18 to 22 kW
Average Home

Most homes under 3,000 sq ft (whole house)

Under 3,000 sq ft · One furnace and central air · The usual pick
$10,000 to $14,000
Installed
24 to 26 kW
Larger Home

Larger homes with two furnaces or more central air

Over 3,000 sq ft · Two furnaces or more
$13,000 to $17,000
Installed
36+ kW
Heavy Load

Heavy loads, large estates and electric heat

Liquid-cooled systems · Sized at the estimate
$17,000 to $25,000+
Installed

A Solon quote takes in the generator, the automatic transfer switch and our own crew's labor, with the 12-Year Power Plus Warranty on Generac air-cooled units. Homes on Enbridge Gas Ohio service connect to it directly; a house off the main runs on a propane tank.

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 Solon home.

Frequently Asked Questions

Solon Generator Questions, Answered

Does replacing an old generator in Solon need a permit?

Yes. The city’s guide to required residential permits lists both installing and replacing generators. Generator One pulls the permit with a licensed electrician and schedules the inspections, so a swap of an aging unit goes through the same steps as a new one.

How long and how loud can a generator test in Solon?

Chapter 1288 of the zoning code allows routine testing no more than once a week, for no more than 30 minutes, between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Testing or maintenance may never exceed 75 dBA at any lot line of a residential property.

Is a running generator held to Solon’s 50 dBA limit in an outage?

Solon’s limit for stationary noise in residential districts is 50 dBA at any lot line, and the code says the city may waive it to permit emergency generators during widespread power outages. We go over unit placement with that limit in mind at your free estimate.

What knocks out power in Solon?

Falling trees on Illuminating Company lines. After the August 2024 storms the mayor described several neighborhoods as decimated by tree damage, and the service department worked extra hours clearing blocked roads. In August 2023, the Solon area was among the last on the utility’s restoration list.

How soon can Generator One reach a Solon home for repairs?

A technician heads out from our nearest facility, and emergency calls go first when the power is out. Call Service at (440) 754-6142. The trucks are stocked well enough to fix most problems in a single visit.

Get Started

Prepare Now Before the Next Storm

Free Solon estimate. We pull the permit, install your generator and set its weekly test to the city's hours.

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