Why Won’t My Generator Start? A Houston Troubleshooting Guide
The power just went out, and the one piece of equipment you bought specifically for this moment is sitting there doing nothing. It is a bad feeling, and it happens more often than manufacturers like to advertise. The good news: most no-start problems trace back to a short list of causes, and the most common […]
What Our Customers Say
We install and service standby generators for homeowners across Montgomery, Waller, and Grimes counties. Here is what they have said about it. Read all our reviews on Google What homeowners tell us Texas Star Power is a phenomenal company to work with from the very beginning. Daniel L. — 5 stars Absolutely wonderful people to […]
Generac Generator Repair in Houston & Montgomery County
Your generator is supposed to be the thing that works when nothing else does. When it will not start, or it starts and quits, or the controller is flashing a code you have never seen, you want someone who knows Generac units specifically rather than a general electrician guessing at it. Texas Star Power is […]
Hurricane Season Prep: Your Backup Power Checklist
Houston-area hurricane season runs June through November, and for most homeowners the storm itself is not the hard part. It is the days afterward without power — no air conditioning in August heat, a refrigerator full of spoiled food, a sump pump that cannot run, and a phone slowly dying. This is a practical checklist. […]
Generac vs. the Rest: Choosing the Right Standby Generator Brand
We are a Generac dealer, so you should read what follows with that in mind. What we are not going to do is pretend the other brands are junk. Kohler, Cummins, and Briggs & Stratton all build legitimate standby generators, and for certain homeowners one of them is genuinely the better pick. What actually matters […]
Generator Permits in Houston & Montgomery County: What Homeowners Need to Know
Every standby generator installation in the Greater Houston area requires permits. There is no version of this where you skip that step, and there is a good reason for it: a generator ties into both your gas supply and your electrical service, and getting either one wrong creates a carbon monoxide or backfeed hazard. The […]
What Size Generator Do I Need? A Guide for Houston-Area Homes
Generator sizing is where most homeowners get bad advice. Someone asks how many square feet your house is, names a kilowatt number, and moves on. Square footage is a starting point at best. What actually determines the size you need is your electrical load — specifically the biggest things that start up at once. Here […]
How Much Does a Whole-House Generator Cost in Houston, TX?
If you are pricing a whole-house generator in the Houston area, you have probably already noticed that nobody wants to give you a straight number. There is a reason for that: the final cost depends on how big your home is, what you want to keep running, where the unit has to sit, and how […]