When a summer storm takes the grid down in Northwest Florida, a standby generator is the difference between a rough night and a normal one. JB's Home Services installs, services, and repairs a standby generator system for homes across Marianna, Jackson County, Holmes County, and the surrounding communities. So when the power drops, your home keeps running — sized right and wired right by our licensed electricians.
Standby generator installation, done right
Because a standby generator install is an electrical project first, we start with the numbers. First, we run a load calculation so the unit is sized for what you actually need. Then we set the pad, coordinate the fuel hookup, and wire in an automatic transfer switch so the generator starts itself the moment the grid fails. So you don't have to be home, awake, or anywhere near it for the lights to stay on. And we pull the permit and handle inspection, so the whole job is done to code.What we install and service
- Whole-home standby generator systems with automatic transfer switch and startup.
- Essentials-only setups that keep the AC, fridge, and well pump running for less.
- Safe, code-compliant inlets and interlocks for the portable generator you already own.
- Generator repair and annual maintenance — batteries, exercisers, and transfer-switch faults.
Generator connections and equipment
Transfer equipment during installation and a separate interlock detail show different generator connection arrangements.
Why a standby generator is worth it here
Our stretch of the Panhandle takes hurricanes, summer storms, and the long outages that come with them. In addition, our heat makes a dead AC more than an inconvenience for anyone with medical equipment or young kids at home. That's why a standby generator has become one of the smartest upgrades you can add down here. For a look at how to prepare for storm-season power outages, ready.gov lays out the basics — and a whole-home unit covers most of them automatically.Local, licensed & insured
JB's is a veteran-owned company based right here in Marianna, serving Jackson, Holmes, and Washington Counties. Because a generator ties into your electrical and your fuel, you want a licensed local crew that stands behind the work — not a one-time installer you never see again. So we answer the phone, we show up when we say we will, and we service what we install for years after. Call 850-363-3111 to size up a standby generator for your home.Frequently asked questions
How big of a generator do I need?
That depends on what you want to keep running. An essentials setup (fridge, well pump, some lights and outlets) needs far less than whole-home coverage with central AC. Our licensed electricians run a real load calculation — not a guess — and quote you options at both levels so you can pick what fits your budget.
Can you hook up the portable generator I already own?
Yes — with a proper inlet and interlock or transfer switch. Plugging a generator into a dryer outlet (backfeeding) is dangerous and illegal; it can hurt a lineman and burn up your panel. The safe setup is a modest project and turns the generator you own into a real backup system.
Do generator installs need a permit in Jackson County?
Yes — generator and transfer-switch installations involve permitted electrical work, and gas hookups have their own requirements. We pull the permits and schedule the inspections; the 2023 Florida Building Code is our floor, never our finish line.
How long does installation take?
Most standby installations are done in one to two days on site once the unit, pad, and fuel supply are lined up. Lead time on the generator itself varies by season — another reason to plan before storm season peaks.
What maintenance does a standby generator need?
An annual service (oil, filters, battery, exerciser check) plus keeping the area clear. A generator that is not maintained is a generator that will not start in the storm — ask about adding it to your Total HomeCare Plan visit.
