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Generator Installers in Rochester, MN

Population 124,292 · 5 license-checked installers listed

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Showing 5 of 5 installers. Check the box on any installer below to compare a few side by side or request quotes directly from the ones you pick.

✓ License verified · Aug 202642 years in business

Accord Electric Inc

Accord Electric Inc is a Minnesota-licensed Class A Electrical Contractor (license #EA000127) serving the Rochester area, founded in 1984, offering backup generator installation with 24-hour service.

License #
EA000127
Services
Generator Installation
Service area
Serving the Rochester, Minnesota area.
(507) 282-6666
✓ License verified · Aug 2026

Matson Electric LLC

Matson Electric LLC is a Minnesota-licensed Class A Electrical Contractor (license #EA003874) serving the Rochester area, offering generator installation services.

License #
EA003874
Services
Generator Installation
Service area
Serving the Rochester, Minnesota area.
(507) 254-8204
✓ License verified · Aug 2026Generac dealer

Paxton Electrical Industries LLC

Paxton Electrical Industries LLC, doing business as Paxton Electric, is a Minnesota-licensed Class A Electrical Contractor (license #EA794222) serving the Rochester area and installing home standby generators. It is listed in Generac's official dealer locator as an Elite dealer (checked October 2, 2026).

License #
EA794222
Services
Generator Installation
Service area
Serving the Rochester, Minnesota area.
(507) 206-4635
✓ License verified · Aug 2026

Power Plus Electric LLC

Power Plus Electric LLC is a Minnesota-licensed Class A Electrical Contractor (license #EA802166) serving the Rochester area, installing standby generators and automatic transfer switches with 24-hour service.

License #
EA802166
Services
Generator Installation
Service area
Serving the Rochester, Minnesota area.
(507) 250-1114
✓ License verified · Aug 2026

Wire Pro of Rochester LLC

Wire Pro of Rochester LLC is a Minnesota-licensed Class A Electrical Contractor (license #EA004553) serving the Rochester area, offering backup generator installation among its residential electrical services.

License #
EA004553
Services
Generator Installation
Service area
Serving the Rochester, Minnesota area.
(507) 271-9032

How to choose a generator installer in Rochester

What the 5 installers listed here have on record. A missing answer only means it isn't on record yet, so ask. Why these questions matter.

Is their state electrical license active?5 of 5 have a license we checked against the state board
Are they an authorized dealer for the brand you want?1 of 5 lists at least one brand it installs: Generac (1). Ask whether they are an authorized dealer
Will they pull the permit and schedule the inspection? Permit requirements by stateNone mention permit help yet, ask if it is in the quote
Who services the generator after it's installed? Generator maintenance checklistNone mention maintenance or repair yet, ask who services it
Can you reach them during an outage?None advertise 24/7 service yet, ask about after-hours response
What does their workmanship warranty cover? Generator warranty guideNone have posted warranty details yet, get it in writing
Do they offer financing? Generator financing optionsNone list financing yet, ask when you request a quote

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How installers are listed here

Every installer above has a checked state electrical license. They're listed alphabetically, and no one pays for placement. See our listing standards.

Average cost in Rochester

Whole-home standby generator installation in Rochester typically costs $7,000-$15,000 all-in. See our full cost breakdown guide for what drives the price up or down, or use the generator sizing calculator for an estimate based on your own home.

LumoWatt estimate, not a published market study. Your quote depends on your home and site.

Permit & code requirements in Rochester

The City of Rochester requires all electrical work to be carried out by licensed electrical contractors, with an exception allowing owners of owner-occupied dwellings of two units or less to pull their own permit; all work requires a code-compliance inspection.

See the full Minnesota state permit overview.

Outage risk in Minnesota

Minnesota's outage risk is driven by severe winter ice storms and heavy snow loads across the state, summer derecho and severe-thunderstorm wind events in the Twin Cities metro, and a distinct northern climate around Duluth and the Lake Superior shore where lake-effect snow, ice, and winter storm intensity regularly extend outages beyond what the southern metro experiences.

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Page data last updated August 29, 2026. Who runs LumoWatt.