A standby generator is only valuable if it starts when you need it, and in Montana, you often need it during the worst weather of the year. At Core Electric, we provide generator maintenance and repairs for homeowners and businesses throughout Bozeman, MT, and the surrounding Gallatin Valley, including Belgrade, Manhattan, Three Forks, Livingston, and Big Sky. Whether you rely on backup power to protect your family or to keep your business running, we keep your system ready for the next outage.
As a Generac preferred installer serving Big Sky Country since 2018, Core Electric knows standby systems inside and out. We service and repair Generac units, as well as other major brands, catching small issues before they become failures and restoring struggling generators to dependable operation. Every visit reflects the thorough, detail-focused approach our customers count on, and our repairs are backed by a two-year workmanship warranty.
The cruelest time to discover a generator problem is the moment the power goes out. A unit that sat untouched for months may crank but fail to start, run roughly, or shut down under load, leaving a home without heat or a business without power in the middle of a Montana storm.
Generators fail at the worst time because they spend most of their lives idle, and idle equipment deteriorates. Fuel degrades, batteries lose charge, oil breaks down, connections corrode, and small components wear without anyone noticing, until the system is asked to carry a real load and cannot. A generator is a small engine paired with electrical controls, and like any engine, it needs regular service to stay reliable.
Our maintenance process keeps your system ready year-round. We inspect and test the engine, battery, fuel system, and electrical connections; change the oil and filters as needed; verify that the transfer switch operates correctly; and run the unit under load to confirm it performs as it should. When a generator needs repair, we diagnose the fault, source the right parts for your Generac or other brand, and restore it to dependable operation, all in accordance with current Montana electrical code.
The result is backup power you can actually count on. When the grid goes down, your generator starts and carries the load, your home stays warm, and your business stays open, and you avoid the cost and stress of an emergency failure during the very storm your generator was meant to handle.
Routine maintenance and timely repairs protect the investment you made in backup power, for both homes and businesses across the Bozeman area.
Regular service dramatically reduces the risk of a no-start or under-load failure, so your generator performs during the outage rather than becoming another problem.
Like any engine, a well-maintained generator lasts longer. Routine care helps you get the full service life out of your Generac or other standby system.
Catching worn components and minor faults early prevents the larger, costlier failures that come from neglect, saving you money across the life of the unit.
Dependable backup power safeguards everything that depends on it, from home heating and refrigeration to critical equipment and operations at your business.
Any repair we perform is covered by our two-year workmanship warranty, so you can trust the work as much as you trust the equipment.
Generator service is part of a complete range of electrical work we provide to homes and businesses across the Gallatin Valley. See what else we can do for you.
Beyond standby power, our electrical repair service keeps the rest of your system in good working order, clearing dead outlets, faulty switches, and tripped breakers in your home or business.
A generator works best behind a capable panel, and our electrical service upgrades expand your service capacity and replace outdated panels to support your full electrical load.
When you are reworking a space, our electrical remodeling service handles the new circuits, relocated outlets, and updated wiring your remodeled home or business requires.
If you do not yet have backup power, our generator installation service sizes and installs a Generac standby unit to keep your essential systems running through any outage.
From a single room to an entire property, our lighting installation service delivers brighter, more efficient lighting with expert placement and Lutron dimming and controls.
For drivers going electric, our Tesla-certified EV charger installation service adds a dedicated, properly sized circuit so your vehicle charges quickly and safely at home or on-site.
For commercial landlords, our tenant electrical improvements service updates wiring, circuits, and layouts to prepare a leased space for an incoming tenant.
To confirm your whole system is sound, our electrical safety inspections examine wiring, panels, and connections and document any hazards before they cause trouble.
For business properties, our commercial lighting service designs and installs durable, efficient lighting across retail floors, offices, and warehouses.
When an older building needs more than upkeep, our electrical retrofits service modernizes wiring, panels, and fixtures to improve safety, efficiency, and capacity.
When a fault disrupts your business, our commercial troubleshooting and repair service traces the problem to its source and corrects it to keep your operation running.
To complement regular service, our remote monitoring service connects your generator to real-time alerts, so you know its status between maintenance visits from anywhere.
Backup power is one of our specialties, and we treat your system with the care it deserves.
As a Generac preferred installer, we have the training and product knowledge to service and repair these systems, as well as other major generator brands.
Generators and lighting are our focus alongside general electrical work, so standby power is squarely within our expertise, not a sideline.
We understand what Big Sky Country winters demand of a generator, and we service your system with the region's real-world outage conditions in mind.
We provide free estimates before any repair work, so you know what your generator needs and what it will take to restore it before we begin.
Founded in Bozeman in 2018 by Lee Gibson, Core Electric serves its neighbors with straightforward, dependable service and accepts cash, card, and check.
For most homes and businesses around Bozeman, an annual service is recommended, ideally before winter, when outages are most likely. Units that run frequently or carry heavy loads may benefit from more frequent maintenance.
Yes. We provide generator maintenance and repairs for residential and commercial customers throughout the Gallatin Valley, including Belgrade, Manhattan, Three Forks, Livingston, Big Sky, and Ennis.
We do. Core Electric is a Generac preferred installer, so we are well equipped to service and repair Generac systems, and we work on other major generator brands as well.
Yes. A unit that starts but will not carry the load often has a transfer switch, fuel, or electrical control issue. We diagnose the fault and repair it so your generator delivers power when you need it.
Any repair Core Electric performs is backed by our two-year workmanship warranty. We will also work within your equipment's manufacturer warranty where it applies.
FAQs reviewed by Lee Gibson, owner and founder of Core Electric.
Do not wait for a storm to find out your generator will not start. Core Electric keeps standby systems for homes and businesses across Bozeman and the Gallatin Valley ready year-round, with expert maintenance and repairs backed by our two-year workmanship warranty.
Business Name: Core Electric
Address: Bozeman, MT 59718
Phone: 406-579-4546
Business Hours:
Mon - Fri: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sat-Sun: Closed