When a storm rolls through the Lehigh Valley and the grid drops, the difference between a dark, freezing house and one that hums along like nothing happened comes down to a single thing: a properly installed standby generator. Revival Electric installs whole-home standby systems for homeowners and businesses across Hellertown and the surrounding area, sizing each unit to the real electrical demand of your property so the heat, sump pump, refrigerator, and lights keep running while the rest of the street waits for power to return.
Now in its third generation, Revival Electric is a family electrical contracting business based in Hellertown, Pennsylvania, serving Bethlehem, Allentown, Easton, and the surrounding Lehigh Valley. Standby generator installation is a core specialty, with the team managing the full project from load calculation and Generac equipment selection through the pad, fuel connection, electrical tie-in, and final inspection. Owner Michael Cantilina brings 23 years of field experience and certification in Generac Generator Systems, so every backup power system the company installs is matched to the home and wired to current code.
Lose utility power on a January night and the trouble starts fast. The furnace shuts down because its blower needs electricity, pipes inch toward freezing, the sump pump sits idle while water creeps up the basement, and everything in the freezer begins a slow thaw. Portable generators help a little, but they send you outside in bad weather to refuel, they reach only a handful of circuits through extension cords, and they leave the systems that matter most unprotected.
The root of the problem is that a typical house has no way to draw power from anything other than the utility line. There is no automatic switching, no second source, and no separation between the grid and your panel. So the moment the line goes down, every circuit goes with it, and you are left manually piecing together a fraction of what your home actually needs.
A standby generator solves that by becoming a permanent second power source wired straight into your electrical system. We begin with a load calculation to learn exactly how many watts your home pulls under real conditions, then recommend a correctly sized Generac or Kohler unit rather than selling you capacity you will never touch. From there the crew sets the generator on a level pad, coordinates the natural gas or propane hookup, installs an automatic transfer switch that isolates your home from the grid, and ties the system into your panel. Permits, inspection, and a full load test all happen before we leave.
Once the system is live, it watches the utility line around the clock. Power drops, the generator starts within seconds, the transfer switch moves your home over to backup, and your family barely notices the gap. When the grid returns, everything shifts back on its own. What you end up with is a quiet, hands-off system that protects your home whether you are standing in the kitchen or three states away.
A standby generator does far more than keep a few lights on. Installed correctly, it changes how secure your home feels every time the weather turns.
There is nothing to start, plug in, or babysit. The system senses the outage and restores power on its own, usually within seconds, so your home stays comfortable even while you sleep or travel.
Because we run a real load calculation before recommending equipment, your generator matches the way your household uses electricity. You skip the cost of an oversized unit and avoid the headache of one that strains every time the air conditioning kicks on.
Revival Electric installs Generac and Kohler standby generators, two names built for reliability and backed by strong manufacturer support. As a Generac-certified installer, the team knows these systems thoroughly, from wiring through startup programming.
Heat in winter, cooling in summer, a working sump pump, medical equipment, a full refrigerator, and a home office that has to stay online all depend on steady power. A standby system keeps them running, turning an outage into an inconvenience rather than an emergency.
Every standby generator installation comes with a one-year warranty on our work. If anything tied to our installation needs attention within that window, we return and take care of it.
A standby system is one piece of a larger backup-power picture. If you are exploring your options, these related services from Revival Electric are worth a look.
The transfer switch is what safely moves your home between the grid and your generator. Our Generator Transfer Switch Installation service covers proper sizing, wiring, and code-compliant setup so the handoff happens cleanly every time.
A backup system only helps if it runs when called upon. Our Generator Maintenance and Troubleshooting service keeps your unit tested, serviced, and ready, and pinpoints the cause when something is not working as it should.
For the full range of what we offer, the Generator Services hub brings installation, switchgear, and ongoing care together in one place so you can see how each part fits.
Plenty of contractors can bolt a generator to a pad. The reason Hellertown homeowners keep calling Revival Electric has more to do with how the work gets done and who stands behind it.
Michael Cantilina grew up in this trade and represents the third generation of his family to work it. That depth shows up in the small decisions, the ones that separate a tidy, lasting install from one that causes problems down the road.
Holding certification in Generac Generator Systems means your installation follows the manufacturer's specifications and keeps your equipment warranty intact. That credential is not something every local electrician carries.
You will get a straight answer about what your home needs. If a smaller unit covers your priorities, that is what we will suggest, and free estimates let you weigh your options before committing to anything.
Giving back is part of the company's routine: every month, the Home Initiative provides a free electrical job to a nominated local family. That care for neighbors is the same care your equipment gets when the team services it.
The guiding rule here stays simple: do the job once, do it correctly, and rest easy knowing it was handled the right way. Financing is available for larger projects, which keeps a standby system within reach.
It depends on what you want to power. Some homeowners in the Hellertown area only want essentials like heat, the sump pump, and the refrigerator covered, while others want the whole house, central air included. We run a load calculation at your property and recommend a unit that fits your goals without overshooting.
Most homes in our service area run their standby units on natural gas or propane. If you have a gas line, we coordinate the connection during installation. For properties without gas, a propane tank is a common and dependable choice, and we will help you decide which fuel makes sense.
Yes. Standby generator installations require permits and inspection across the municipalities we serve, from Hellertown and Bethlehem to Easton and Allentown. We handle the permitting and schedule the inspection so your system is approved and on record.
Most residential installations wrap up within one to two days once the equipment and permits are in hand, depending on the fuel connection and how far the generator sits from your panel. You will get a clear timeline during the estimate.
Yes. Revival Electric handles commercial standby generator installations throughout the Lehigh Valley, so a shop, office, or small facility in the Hellertown area can stay operational during an outage just like a home.
FAQs reviewed by Michael Cantilina, owner of Revival Electric and a licensed, certified electrician.
An outage is not the time to wish you had planned ahead. Revival Electric will size, install, and test a standby generator that keeps your Hellertown home running through the next storm, and we will walk you through the whole process before any work begins. Reach out today for a free estimate.
Business Name: Revival Electric
Address: Hellertown, PA, 18055
Phone: 610-222-5907
Business Hours:
Mon - Fri: 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sat-Sun: Closed
Financing Available
One-year Warranty
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