Generator sales and installation
Safety and compliance focused
Backup power for varied needs
Options for qualified customers
Generator sales and installation
Safety and compliance focused
Backup power for varied needs
Options for qualified customers
Aurora is a town of about 60,000 on Yonge Street, between Richmond Hill and Newmarket, on the edge of the Oak Ridges Moraine. It has an older core with long-established homes, subdivisions built from the 1970s onward such as Aurora Highlands and Bayview Wellington, and large estate lots in the southeast with mature trees and bigger electrical demands.
If you are researching generator installation in Aurora, the deciding factors are likely your panel, your gas supply and how much of the house you want running. As a Generac dealer and licensed electrical contractor, Platinum looks at all three, then installs the generator, the automatic transfer switch and any load management, with the permit and ESA inspection included.
See our Generac home generators and how generator installation works, or request a free consultation.
Alectra Utilities is the electricity distributor for Aurora, and natural gas may be available where Enbridge Gas service is available at the property. We confirm the service and fuel details for your address during the consultation.
Homes from the 1970s and 1980s often have panels that have been changed or added to over the years, and many now have finished basements, newer air conditioners and perhaps an EV charger. It is worth reviewing the load carefully, because these houses often use far more power than when they were built.
Older homes near the downtown core may have smaller services or a panel in a tight spot. We check that first, because it decides whether a whole-panel transfer switch makes sense or whether a smaller system with a 16-circuit switch is better.
Estate properties in the southeast can present the opposite problem: long distances between the panel and a suitable location, large HVAC systems, pools and possibly a detached garage. Long runs add cost, so we look for the location that balances appearance, sound, access and wiring.
Aurora's mature tree canopy is lovely, but ice and wind bring limbs onto overhead lines. The town sits high on the moraine, and open areas can see strong winds in winter.
For most Aurora homes, the list begins with the sump pump, then the furnace, the fridge and freezer. After that come internet, home offices, lighting and a few outlets for charging devices.
If you have a well on a rural edge property, or a suite in the basement, include those needs. They often decide the size more than the rest of the home does.
A permanent standby generator starts automatically within seconds, and tests itself on a schedule you choose. You do not have to be home, and you do not need to run a portable unit near a door or window.
Keep essential heating systems running during cold-weather outages.
Help reduce the risk of basement flooding during storms.
Keep refrigerators, freezers, and essential appliances powered.
Protect Wi-Fi, computers, and home office equipment.
Keep lighting, alarms, cameras, and basic home systems operating.
Power more of your home with the right generator size and transfer switch.
Platinum offers maintenance plans and generator service for Generac standby generators across Aurora, including units installed by others. We change the oil and filters, test the battery, check the controller and run a transfer test. Fall is the best time to book.
Automatic backup power for essential circuits or whole-home coverage.
Professional help choosing the right Generac model for your home.
Safe automatic transfer between utility power and generator power.
Annual service, diagnostics, repair, and warranty support.
Generator solutions for businesses, farms, offices, and essential facilities.
Site assessment, load review, placement planning, and a clear quote.
Send us photos of your panel, your gas meter and the side or rear of the house. Tell us what you want to keep running, and whether you have added central air, a heat pump or an EV charger.
On larger lots, we also walk through locations with you, considering how the unit looks, how it sounds to you and your neighbours, and how far the wiring and gas have to run.
Ask about financing or monthly rental if you would like to pay monthly.
Many Aurora homes on 200A service fall between an 18kW and a 22kW. Older, smaller homes may be served well by a 14kW, while larger estate homes often look at a 26kW or 28kW with load management. Our guide on how to choose the right kW size shows how we work it out.
Load management is often better value than a bigger generator. load management modules can hold back a dryer, an EV charger or a second air conditioner when capacity is short, then bring it back automatically.
Compare ratings for your actual fuel. A 26kW produces 24 kW on natural gas, the fuel most Aurora homes will use.
Often considered for furnace blower, fridge, sump pump, lights, internet, and selected circuits.
Supports more appliances, comfort systems, and broader home coverage.
For homeowners seeking more complete automatic backup power.
Site assessment required for larger homes, farms, businesses, or specialized systems.
Platinum Electrical Contractors has been a licensed Ontario electrical contractor since 1991, is an ESA Authorized Contractor and is a five-time #1 Generac dealer in Canada. Our own electricians do the design and installation, and the same company answers when you need service.
Supply and installation of Generac standby generator systems.
Professional installations with safety and compliance in mind.
Residential, commercial, and industrial backup power needs.
Clear help with generator size, placement, fuel source, and cost.
Flexible options may be available for qualified customers.
Maintenance, repairs, warranty support, and ongoing care.
Experience with Ontario weather, homes, and outage concerns.
Licensed electricians plan, install, test and service every system we sell.
We review your home and loads, agree on the location and send a written quote. We then arrange the permit and ESA inspection, prepare the base, set the generator, wire the transfer switch and connect the gas. Before we leave, we test a real power transfer, set up Mobile Link and walk you through it.
We review your home, goals, fuel source, and backup power needs.
We recommend a system for essential or whole-home requirements.
Placement, electrical, transfer switch, and fuel planning.
The generator and related components are installed professionally.
We test the system and explain how it operates.
Annual service and continued generator support are available.
Yes. Platinum is a five-time #1 Generac dealer in Canada, and we sell, install and service Generac generators throughout Aurora.
It depends on the generator size, the transfer switch, the wire and gas runs and any electrical work. We give you a written quote after reviewing your home. Financing and rental are available.
Many Aurora homes can, with load management. If your budget or your space is limited, an essential-circuit system is a good option. We can quote both.
A Generac air-cooled unit can be as close as 18 inches from a wall, away from doors, windows and air intakes, subject to local rules. We check this on site.
Usually, if it is sized for it. We check the starting current, and any electric backup heat, which can be a very large load.
It needs regular maintenance, including oil, filters and a battery check. Mobile Link shows maintenance alerts, and we offer plans.
Yes, in most cases. Send us the model and serial number and we will confirm what it needs.
Aurora sits between Richmond Hill and Newmarket, with King to the west and Whitchurch-Stouffville to the east. Platinum also serves Newmarket, Richmond Hill and Whitchurch-Stouffville.
Tell us what you want to keep running and send a photo of your panel. Call 1-844-443-6776 or request a free consultation. Platinum installs and services Generac generators across Aurora and York Region.
A member of our team will be in touch shortly to discuss how we can help to meet your needs.
