I am a retired engineer and have been involved with industrial trades most of my life. Having all traded for projects across N America. TV highlights the bad ones but I can tell you there are many good ones that are proud of the work they do and go out of the way to showcase their skills, such is the team from Remarkable Electric. Frank and Andrew and the rest of their crew have installed a whole house backup generator in addition I decided to upgrade the house and workshop service requirements up to 200amp. They were not the lowest price but they were the best choice for my requirements Comparing several quotes there was a significantly different approach from Frank, the placement of the generator on the property and it's supplier. I chose a Champion generator which are world wide with Canadian Head office in Burlington Ont. Unlike the most advertised brand. Backup is only of value if it works when you need it and if it doesn't how long will it take to get parts! Our border with the USA is not as it once was. Through out this installation the crew have been very professional cleaning up as they proceeded Even replacing my can of bug spray after killing a nest of yellow jackets which had nested in the outside service. I have no problem recommending Remarkable Electric and you can be confident that whatever tasks you contract with them you will be completely satisfied
Never Lose Power Again
Standby generators for homes and businesses across Hamilton and Niagara, from sizing to start-up to yearly service.
Two Ways to Keep the Power On
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Home Standby
Whole-home standby generators, transfer switches, battery backup, and generator maintenance.
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Commercial Standby
Standby generators and transfer switches sized for the loads that cannot go down, installed, tested and maintained.
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Battery Backup Systems
Home battery systems that keep essential circuits running through an outage, sized from a load assessment and installed with the switching gear and the ESA permit the job needs.
Brands We Install
We install and service these standby generator brands. Under each logo is the label its manufacturer's own dealer locator shows for our business.
Generac
Briggs and Stratton
Champion
GenerLink Installation Available
The easiest way to connect a portable generator to your home. No transfer switch or sub-panel needed. Connects directly to your meter base. Plug in and power up in seconds.
Portable or Standby?
Portable vs Standby Generators
Cost, capacity, fuel and installation compared side by side, so you can choose the backup power that fits your home.
Compare Portable and Standby →What Is a GenerLink?
A meter-collar connection that lets a portable generator power your panel safely, for affordable backup power without a standby unit.
Read About GenerLink →Generator Library
The library sorts the generator equipment an electrician installs or connects by kind, from home and commercial standby units to transfer switches, inlet boxes and load modules. Each card says what that equipment does. A family is listed under its card once the maker's published specifications are in the library, and each figure is the maker's own, dated when it was read. Home batteries have a library of their own. Battery Backup Hub →
Air-cooled home standby generators
Permanently installed generators for homes that start on their own when the power fails and are cooled by air.
Liquid-cooled home standby generators
Larger permanently installed home generators with a liquid-cooled engine, for big homes and heavy loads.
Commercial standby generators
Standby generators for businesses and buildings, running on natural gas, propane or diesel.
Automatic transfer switches
Switches that move a home from the grid to the generator and back on their own, keeping the two apart.
Manual transfer switches and inlet boxes
Switches and inlet boxes that let a portable generator feed chosen circuits safely through a cord.
Portable and inverter generators for a GenerLink or a transfer switch
Portable units with a 240 volt outlet that can feed a home through a GenerLink or a transfer switch.
Load management modules and monitoring
Modules that switch large loads off and on so a smaller generator can carry the home, and the monitoring that goes with them.
Brands
Briggs and Stratton
Briggs and Stratton's dealer locator lists Remarkable Electric as: Sales and Service.
See Briggs and Stratton →Generac
Generac's dealer locator lists Remarkable Electric as: Aligned Contractors, Service and Warranty.
See Generac →Sizing and Runtime Tools
Generator Sizing Estimator for Ontario Homes
Running and starting watts of the loads you want to keep on, and the generator size they point to.
Open the Estimator →kW, Amps and Volts Converter
Any two of kilowatts, amps and volts give the third, single-phase or three-phase.
Open the Estimator →Generator Fuel Use and Runtime Estimator
Natural gas or propane per hour and per day, and how long a propane tank lasts.
Open the Estimator →Electrical Unit Converter: W, kW, BTU, kWh, A, V
Watts, BTU per hour, kilowatt-hours, gas pressure, fuel volume and temperature units.
Open the Estimator →Battery runtime, hybrid and time-of-use estimators are on the battery backup hub. Battery Tools →
Generator Maintenance
A standby generator tests itself every week and still needs service at least once a year: oil, filters, battery and fuel supply, checked on a schedule. We offer maintenance plans for homes and businesses.
Generator Guides
Battery Backup vs Generator: The Pros and Cons for Hamilton Homeowners
Battery backup systems and standby generators both protect your home during outages, but they work very differently. This comparison helps Hamilton homeowners understand when each technology makes sense and whether a hybrid approach might be the best fit.
By Remarkable Electric
Generator Maintenance: How to Keep Your Backup Power Ready Year-Round
A standby generator is only as reliable as the maintenance behind it. Learn what routine upkeep your generator needs, what a professional maintenance visit covers, and how to keep your backup power system ready for the next Hamilton outage.
By Remarkable Electric
What to Expect During a Generator Installation: A Step-by-Step Guide
A whole-home generator installation involves more than just placing a unit in your backyard. From the initial site assessment to the final ESA inspection, here is exactly what the process looks like when you work with a licensed Hamilton electrician.
By Remarkable Electric
Standby Generator vs Portable Generator: Which Is Better for Ontario Homes?
Standby and portable generators each have their place, but they serve very different needs. This honest comparison helps Ontario homeowners choose the right type of backup power for their situation and budget.
By Remarkable Electric
Power Outages in Hamilton & Niagara: Why They're Getting Worse and What You Can Do
Hamilton and the Niagara region are experiencing more frequent and longer power outages than a decade ago. Here is what is driving the trend and how local homeowners can protect themselves.
By Remarkable Electric
Generator Sizing Guide: What Size Generator Does Your Hamilton Home Need?
Choosing the right generator size is critical. Too small and it won't keep up with your needs. Too large and you overspend. This guide walks Hamilton homeowners through the process of calculating the right kilowatt rating for their home.
By Remarkable Electric
How Much Does a Whole-Home Generator Cost in Ontario?
Whole-home generator costs in Ontario typically range from $7,000 to $15,000 depending on size, brand, and installation requirements. Here is a detailed breakdown of what affects pricing and how to budget for backup power.
By Remarkable Electric
What Is a GenerLink and Why Hamilton Homeowners Love It
GenerLink is a meter-collar transfer switch that connects your portable generator to your home's electrical panel safely and easily. Learn why this simple device has become a favourite among Hamilton homeowners looking for affordable backup power.
By Remarkable Electric
Generac vs Briggs & Stratton vs Champion: Which Generator Is Right for Your Home?
Choosing between Generac, Briggs & Stratton, and Champion generators? Remarkable Electric installs and services all three brands and breaks down the key differences so Hamilton homeowners can make a confident decision.
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Do I Need a Whole-Home Generator? 5 Signs It's Time
Wondering whether your Hamilton home needs a standby generator? From frequent outages on the Mountain to medical equipment that can't afford a power interruption, here are five clear signs it's time to invest in whole-home backup power.
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What Customers Say
The electrician was great and I would highly recommend his services. He was able to help me with an issue with my generator that ended up being a much smaller issue than I had thought it was. He was professional and honest and I would certainly use Remarkable's services for any future issues.
We had a few quotes and chose to go with Remarkable on a natural gas Champion standby generator for our house. The team of installers were professional and the installation was completed without any issues. The days of lugging the Honda generator out of the shed are over. Highly recommend using Remarkable for your standby generator installation!
The electrician and his team are great to work with. They're transparent in pricing, reliable in the work that they do and finished projects on time. I worked with them in a few projects from a type 2 Ev charger, battery back up and now natural gas generator. I highly recommend them.
I just had a whole home generator installed the them. They did an amazing job and cleaned up after themselves. They respect your property. Professional service at a fair price. I would highly recommend them if your thinking of installing a generator. Andy explained everything when dine. Thanks Elliot who did the gas. Great team.
This team of installers were punctual and professional. They installed my generator on a blustery winter day and not once did they stop or complain. They cleaned up after the installation and removed all of the garbage, so there was literally no clean up to be done. Andy reviewed all the operations in a language that I could understand not to technical. I would highly recommend this company to anyone looking have a generator installed
Generator FAQs
It depends on what you want to keep running. A home usually chooses between essential circuits (furnace, fridge, sump pump, some lights) and whole-home coverage. A business lists its critical loads. We measure and size from that list.
A GenerLink lets a portable generator feed your panel safely through the meter, and you start it yourself. A standby generator starts on its own within seconds and runs on natural gas or propane. Our portable vs standby guide compares them side by side.
Both. We install and service the brands we carry, so installation, start-up, warranty service and maintenance are handled by the same licensed crew.
At least once a year, plus its weekly self-test. Oil, filters, battery and fuel supply are checked on a schedule, and we offer maintenance plans for homes and businesses.
Yes. An Electrical Safety Authority permit and inspection are required, and the gas connection is coordinated with a licensed gas fitter. Both are part of our installation.
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