
Standby Generators in Kalispell & The Flathead Valley
One Call. One Team. Complete Peace of Mind.
When the power goes out in the Flathead Valley, a Generac standby generator keeps your home running automatically, with no cords to drag out and no fuel to haul. For 34 years, Central has been the single point of contact homeowners trust for electrical, heating, cooling, and plumbing. We size, install, permit, and maintain your backup power, and we keep track of it all so you don’t have to.
✅ 34 Years in the Flathead Valley
✅ Locally Owned & Operated
✅ Generac Authorized Dealer
✅ Licensed & Insured Electricians
✅ Permitted & Code-Compliant Installs
Our Generator Services
- Whole-Home Standby Generators: permanently installed Generac backup power that switches on automatically the moment an outage hits
- Generator Sizing & Load Calculation: we calculate exactly what your home needs so your generator is sized right, not over or under
- Automatic Transfer Switches: seamless switchover to backup power and back to utility power, with no manual steps
- Generator Installation: complete install by licensed electricians, fully permitted and brought up to code
- Electrical Panel Upgrades: bring an older or overloaded service panel up to the load your home and generator require
- Whole-Home Surge Protection: protect appliances, electronics, and HVAC equipment from surges when power returns

With Central, you don’t have to remember what size generator you have, which circuits it powers, what fuel it runs on, or when it was last serviced. We keep those details in your file, so when you call, we already know your home and your system.
And because we handle electrical, heating, cooling, and plumbing, the standby generator we install protects the same furnace, water heater, and sump pump our team already maintains. You get one team, one schedule, and one invoice, with 24/7 phone support and emergency dispatch when something can’t wait. A standby generator is a long-term investment in your home’s safety, which is why every unit is sized correctly, permitted, and brought up to code. It’s a more proactive way to protect your home from spoiled food, frozen pipes, and sump pump failures, and to make sure backup power is there the moment you need it.
What Your Flathead Valley Neighbors Are Saying









I am so thankful I found Denver and all of the CENTRAL crew to take care of my needs in my forever dream home!!!!
Thank you more than you can fathom Denver for your expert knowledge TIME for helping me
Kathy B WHITEFISH, Montana







Adam and Chase were totally great.













Great work as always.













Right away he figured out the problem. He then fixed the solution, very professional thank you so much Central cooling. Mk



Jim












personality. Went above and beyond to help us purchase a generator and with the financing of it. Recommend him and Central heating highly😊
My furnace wasn't putting out heat so I called at 7:30am and Josh and Lee were here in an hour. That's why I always call Central!

The Central back office team also did an amazing job scheduling, communicating and notifying us of what and when to expect services to be performed. I was pleasantly surprised when they were able to move my job up on the schedule by a week+ due to a cancellation.
I have been a customer of Central for several years and they have routinely been reliable and reasonably priced for the high level of service they provide. I recommend them highly if you want the job done right the first time.

These photos are of the shower they installed in my house and this is probably the single worst “professional” job I have ever seen done.
Very sloppy caulking, pics are taken AFTER they came to fix their first caulk job which failed after a few weeks and is already failing again just a few weeks after coming to “fix” it.
Large gaps between the drywall they cut and the edge of the shower they installed. Nothing is plumb or square.
They installed one of the walls in the wrong place, reinstalled it and did a terrible job of patching the holes.
Honestly, a total hack job and I am not pleased with the finished product.
That being said, their customer service is good and they are pretty timely with communication in my experience.
I know it’s hard to find good employees these days. I am writing this review so that the company can see what kind of work their plumbers are doing. Hopefully they invest some time training these guys better so that their future customers don’t experience what I have experienced with using this company for their plumbing services.

Adam was the representative that came out. It was a really good experience having him look at all our house systems and explain everything so well. Top notch. Decided to go with Central to install central air conditioning.
-The Gaedckes

Great guys, very good, experienced techs. They can work on my house anytime I need work done in the future. The install was done beautifully and the 45,000 btu ceiling mounted heater warms my 2 1/2 car, insulated garage quickly.
Having a dedicated, thermostatically controlled heater is going to make working in the garage very nice in the winter.
Thank you, Central Heat for such nice work!

Richie and Vander came to the house and repaired the problem with the furnace.
Richie and Vander were also very friendly and did a great job on the repair! Central is a great company with great employees! I have recommended them to friends. Thank you.
Thank you!
More recently, been waiting months for a repair. Called to ask ETA and they say they will call back but like before they never do. Even when I reach out, they tell me they will call with an update.... nothing still. DO NOT WASTE TIME OR MONEY here.
I've had Central to my property three times over the past 5 years and they have always been very knowledgeable, efficient, and answer all of my questions. This time the technician, Trystin, in addition to quickly replacing a faulty part on my furnace also found that the appliance had been wired incorrectly when it was originally installed 20 years ago (and no, they didn't do the install.) After a few changes, all of the elements are working now and the air coming out of the registers is 15 degrees warmer. The furnace doesn't run nearly as long as it used to so the savings on my electric bill will pay for the work done by the end of winter.
The point of this story is that they don't just change parts or try to sell you unnecessary components/service....they really know how to do things right.
I wouldn't hesitate to call them again.
Always calls is there is an issue and sincerely cares about our house!

He’s fantastic!
Been using them for years & would never go anywhere else.

Diagnosed and fixed problem efficiently. Very well done.! I would definitely use them again.!
Thank you.
We are extremely satisfied with the service we received from Lee and the entire staff at CHC. It is comforting to know that we will receive excellent service and appreciate the pre-notification of the member that will be making our service call.
Happy summer to you all!!!!
December 15, 2023.
Thanks again to CHC for outstanding maintenance customer service. Josh was an ACE. He was very knowledgeable, professional, polite, and courteous. You guys never fail to impress us!! And thanks for your new service of introducing the tech via email/text that will be coming to our door. Nice security feature!!
And good luck to Matthew on his new career with CHC.
Once again, Central never lets us down. Efficient, pleasant and great customer service. Trystin is a great service tech. Very thorough and explains all working components. We've been with Central for 11 years now and highly recommend them!!
Mary & Norm Goodnough
January 2025
We are very satisfied with the service we get from CHC.
Matthew did a great job and was very personable and informative.
Thanks to your exceptional team!!
I want to thank CH,CP,for your assistance ws greatly appreciated. The scheduler and technicians, were very professional, The repair, was a quick fix. Although I called today and requested to be seen today, she did wonders and got me in same day.

Office staff very understanding and efficient!
Timely and informative.
He was generous with his time. I’m
He went above beyond that By rejuvenating all the Wiring in both electrical boxes. Not only was the 30 amp breaker for the dryer burnt up. We also had many other loose wires which he tighten down.
We really feel much better about our electrical panels for our house now… It could’ve been a real problem.
Connor was very knowledgeable and courteous. I would highly recommend him for any of your electrical needs.
We had Conner back to install a whole home surge protector. Again, he did a great job explaining exactly what he did. Always courteous & respectful.

Impressed to his attention to details and knowledge.

Very pleased with his service.

Denver and the young men with him were very very good at what they were doing very polite, courteous and even when my husband talk their ears off, they kept working yes it was nice having them as workers

We are always happy with this company's service.
In parts and labor!! Brought a cover box with them so the pipe is now well protected.
They THINK BEFORE they come and have the parts needed. Very nice, personable, let you know they are on their way. Experience counts when it comes to plumbing and heating!
I’ll use them again for sure. !👍👍


We are very happy with the work he did!
Appreciate his work and as always, I am a satisfied customer.
Newest team member Richie did a phenomenal job for me wiring in the electrical for a new hot tub. He’s top notch.
It started a few weeks prior with Conner’s expert and confident analysis and bid on the first visit, closed out with Richie’s calm and professional installation even when a few curve balls came up.
I’ve used them for anything major and have never been disappointed. Highly recommend.
Lee did a terrific Job upgrading my thermostat along with the scheduled furnace maintenance. He is knowledgeable and efficient.
Also, Steve was a great resource analyzing our home, providing valuable information on the different options when it comes time to replace our furnace and AC.
new Generac generator besides the exceptional reputation of CENTRAL. This company is our go to source for their expertise in multiple trades.
Due to the outstanding presentation by Joel Z. above we had our Generac generator installed today. Connor was lead technician along with Zack and Vander which was on time and worked in a professional manner keeping us informed throughout the installation process. Great crew but we also want to acknowledge the management and ownership of CENTRAL. From our initial experience to our installation today...if you total both reviews CENTRAL is a 10 star company.
Today, January 8 2025, I had a repair completed by Connor of CENTRAL. Please consider this company as an exceptional source for all the trades they perform. Excellent office staff, field technicians as well as management/ownership. You'll never be disappointed...ever!
We have been customers of CENTRAL over 20 years, they are the ones to call when you need heating, cooling, plumbing & electrical experts!
Recent Generator Work Across the Valley
Extended outages can hit the Flathead any time of year, and our team installs backup power for every kind of home, from Whitefish lakefront properties to Polson seasonal cabins to Kalispell year-round homes.
- Whole-home standby generator, Bigfork. Installed an automatic Generac unit sized to run the full home through winter outages. Single project, full permit handling.
- Generator and transfer switch, Whitefish. Added an automatic transfer switch and standby generator so a lakefront property stays protected against frozen pipes during unoccupied stretches.
- Generator replacement and load recalculation, Kalispell. Replaced an aging, undersized unit, recalculated the load for an added addition, and set up Mobile Link remote monitoring.
What Happens Next
- Tell us what you’re looking for. Call 406-756-6656 or use our online request form, anytime. Phones are answered 24/7.
- A team member calls you back within one business hour (8am–5pm, Mon–Fri) to talk through your home, your priorities, and the right standby generator for you.
- You’ll get a text before we arrive with your electrician’s name and photo, so you always know who’s at the door.
- We follow up after the install to make sure your generator is running safely and ready for the next outage.
Generator Installation Across the Flathead Valley
We install and service standby generators for homeowners in Kalispell, Whitefish, Columbia Falls, Bigfork, Polson, Lakeside, and Somers.
Ready for Backup Power You Never Have to Think About?
One call to Central means your generator, and the team that installs and maintains it, is in good hands. Tell us about your home and we’ll take it from there.




