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
Barrie has grown quickly, and generator installation here often comes down to fitting the right system on a modern lot. South-end subdivisions have homes with finished basements, central air and, increasingly, heat pumps and EV chargers, on lots that leave little room along the side of the house. Older central neighbourhoods have smaller services and panels that have been changed over time. Homes near Kempenfelt Bay have the wind and snow that come with the water.
Platinum is a Generac dealer and licensed electrical contractor based in Simcoe County. We size the generator from your actual loads, install it with an automatic transfer switch, and arrange the electrical permit and ESA inspection. Once it is in, the generator starts itself within seconds of an outage and shuts down when utility power returns.
See our Generac home generators and how generator installation works, or request a free consultation.
Alectra Utilities serves much of Barrie, and InnPower serves parts of south Barrie. 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.
A Generac air-cooled unit can sit as close as 18 inches from a wall, as long as it stays clear of windows, doors and air intakes and meets local requirements. In a narrow side yard shared with a gas meter and an air conditioner, there may be only one workable spot, and we measure it rather than promise it.
Natural gas is the usual fuel in the city, but the supply has to keep up. A 22kW uses up to 8.80 cubic metres an hour at full load, on top of your furnace and water heater. We check the meter and the pipe, because an undersized line can stop a generator from delivering its rated power.
Townhomes and semis bring extra questions, such as shared walls, limited yard space and condo rules. If you live in a condo or common-element community, check with your corporation first. We can provide the unit size, sound rating and proposed location they need.
Winter storms off Georgian Bay and Lake Simcoe can leave heavy snow, and summer storms can bring down lines and fill basements at the same time. That is why the sump pump comes up in almost every Barrie conversation.
The south end has changed a lot in recent years, and so have the loads in its homes. A house built with a gas furnace and central air may now have a basement apartment, a hot tub or a car charger as well. Older homes near the downtown and the waterfront, on the other hand, may have lower loads but less room on the panel. We look at the house as it is now, because a decade of renovations can easily double what a home needs from a generator.
Most Barrie families start with the sump pump, furnace, fridge and freezer. After that come internet for working from home, lighting, and outlets for charging devices.
Heat pumps need extra thought. In cold weather, they may rely on electric backup heat, a very large load that can change the generator size. An EV charger is also large, but a car can usually wait, so many owners leave it off or put it on load management.
A standby generator takes care of all this automatically, and removes the need for a portable unit, which should never run in a garage or close to a 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.
A busy city generator still needs regular attention, even if it only runs for a few minutes a week. Ask about annual visits covering the oil, filters and battery, along with a transfer test. See our maintenance plans and generator service. We also look after Generac units installed by others.
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 both side yards, and tell us what you want to keep running. That is usually enough for a useful first answer.
We also look at your large loads from their nameplates, including air conditioners and heat pumps, since starting current often decides the size.
Ask about financing or monthly rental if a monthly payment works better for you.
Townhomes and smaller homes may need only a 10kW or 14kW for essential circuits. Many detached homes on 200A service fall between an 18kW and a 22kW. Larger homes may compare a 26kW or 28kW with load management. See our guide on how to choose the right kW size.
All Generac air-cooled home units from 10 to 28 kW share the same 46.4 by 26.3 inch footprint, so a small yard rarely forces you to a smaller generator. Gas supply and your panel usually matter more.
Load management modules can keep the generator a size smaller by holding back large loads when capacity is short.
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. Simcoe County is home ground for us, and our own electricians handle the design, the wiring and the service afterwards.
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.
It begins with a look at your panel and side yards, in person or through your photos. Next comes the load calculation and a written quote that names the generator, the switch and any electrical work. After you say go, our electricians take care of the permit, base, wiring and gas connection, and the ESA inspection follows. On the last day, we cut the power to prove the transfer works and put Mobile Link on your phone.
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.
We sell, install and service Generac generators across Barrie as a five-time #1 Generac dealer in Canada, with our own licensed electricians doing the work.
It depends on the generator size, the location, the distance to your panel and gas meter, and any upgrades. We give you a written quote after reviewing your property, and financing and monthly rental are available.
Sometimes, depending on the space and your corporation's rules. Check with them first. We can give them the details they need.
Yes, if it is designed in. Many owners leave the charger off generator power or put it on load management, so heat and refrigeration come first.
The enclosure is built for outdoor use, and rated for high winds. We still choose a location with drainage, service access and drifting snow in mind.
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 measure this on site.
Yes, in most cases. Send us the model and serial number, and we will confirm parts and service options.
Send us photos of your panel and side yards. Call 1-844-443-6776 or request a free consultation. Platinum installs and services Generac generators across Barrie and Simcoe County.
A member of our team will be in touch shortly to discuss how we can help to meet your needs.
