Be Sure You Understand The Warranty We bought a Generac from Canter Power Systems upon moving to Hickory, NC in 2021. There was no doubt that we needed one, and Canter was highly recommended. We were completely pleased with the salesperson and the installation crew, and it was a difficult installation! Though we have not had a power outage it has been reassuring to see the little green light showing on the unit and to hear the monthly remote checks taking place. We've not had any maintenance performed, which I need to schedule, but my expectation is that will be a good experience as well. Best part of this investment is that you feel like you have power covered, and you have no further worries. It is good to believe that the folks back at "The Mothership" have things well in hand. The bad news. The 10 Year Warranty and the 24/7 Monitoring which were the eye-grabbers for us in the Canter brochure have to be rated, in my view, as "not exactly". Call it instead a two year warranty which can be maintained for the following eight years by $499 annual payments. And the 24/7 Monitoring, which is so attractive to me? Well, that's gone too if you don't pay the $499. I have no memory of this being explained to me, and it's the kind of thing I would remember. Probably would not have made any difference - we needed a generator and the worry-free backup Generac/Canter offered was just what we wanted. But I'll tell you that it leaves a bad taste, and takes a "star" from my rating. So, I'm not an "extended warranty guy", but after steaming about this for a bit longer I'll probably pay up. They're calling it "Peace Of Mind" coverage, and that's the reason we bought the thing. read more

3/19/2019 I was referred to Canter by my Home Depot store in Atlanta for consideration and installation of a whole house back-up generator. A Canter rep called within 48 hours to set up an appointment for home electrical evaluation, and the local salesman, Mr. Rector, came promptly, proving to be very pleasant, knowledgeable, and complete in his home inspection. He discussed in detail the full price of the turn-key generator from purchase through installation, including details of warranties, and he described the installation schedule with the expected timing of each of the steps to completion. The new 22kw generator was installed, tested, and fully operational for the exact amount quoted by Mr. Rector, and well within the expected time to completion. At first, I was somewhat skeptical of dealing with an out-of-state company despite the referral from my local Home Depot. However my fears were quickly relieved when I observed the professional manner of their local representative, Mr. Rector, and when I dealt with the project coordinator, Michelle Maton, in Greensboro, North Carolina. All scheduled deadlines were met with ease, the local plumbing and electrical subcontractors were very efficient, neat, and personable, and Ms. Maton was in regular contact with me for each step of installation and testing. I am very pleased with Canter and their ability to install my back-up generator. Since installation there has not been a power outage, and I have not required a service visit, so cannot comment on on post-installation matters. Canter and Michelle Maton do deserve 5 stars for their work as described. CAM in Atlanta read more

I want to express my dissatisfaction with my experience from the beginning of our engagement. In response to your inquiry regarding potential improvements, I have repeatedly requested a full cash refund since October 2024 due to ongoing issues with the generator and its installation. Since September 2024, I have been in correspondence via email, seeking a resolution; however, my requests for a full refund have been consistently overlooked, and the company has chosen to contract services for repairs instead. In December 2024, I was informed that the issue had been resolved. However, on February 19, at approximately 3:05 a.m., we experienced a power outage. While the generator activated automatically, it shut down after several hours, leaving my home uncomfortably cold. Upon contacting customer service, a representative indicated that a blown fuse might be the cause of the malfunction and that a technician would require 24 to 72 hours to respond. Although a technician arrived within the 24-hour window, I was concerned that he entered my property without prior consent and performed actions on the generator without clear communication. At this point, I am uncertain whether the issues with the generator have been adequately addressed. I caution potential customers against investing in this generator due to poor customer service experiences with the assigned representative and the company. Proceed with caution before spending your hard-earned money on this product. read more

At 09:21 on 06/30/2026 I received an email and a text message stating that a technician from Canter Power Systems was on his way to my address to check on my generator. Will W. arrived at about 09:45 and we briefly discussed what was going on. Will quickly went to work and diagnosed two minor issues. Both were relatively easy fixes that was covered under the "GREAT WARRANTY" that Generac provides which is a true blessing. Will was very methodical in every way. He was very well mannered and respectable and patient even though I asked him what seemed like a thousand questions! One last comment. I am so grateful that in the fall of 2019 that I had the foresight to make the decision to go with Canter Power Systems to install my generator. My decision was based on the fact that Canter Power Systems stands behind what they sale. I see advertising for installing generators all the time but the big question is "WILL THESE FLY BY NIGHT INSTALLERS BE THERE WHEN I NEED THEM!" All I can say is, Canter Power Systems has been there for me! On a scale of 1-10, Will W. gets a score of 10!! read more

I ordered a Generac whole home 23Kw generator from Home Depot. Canter Power was designated by Home Depot to procure the generator, pad and do the installation. I received the generator and concrete pad separately both within 30 days from the date ordered. The electrical and gas hookup were subcontracted to companies that were professional and had installed Generac generators many times before . The process went very smoothly including all necessary inspections by the Gas and power companies. Canter Power was on the phone with me at every stage of this process keeping me informed at all times. I could not ask for a more professional process from start to finish. They are a definite 5 star company and head and shoulders above all other companies. I also received a military discount through Home Depot which saved me a considerable amount of money. The cost was less than the estimate from Cummins and kohler even before the military discount plus I received a 10 year warranty from Canter Power. read more

Buyer Beware! Canter Power promotes a referral program offering $50 for a Backup Generator system referral. I referred my neighbor after making my purchase to Canter Power. My neighbor made a purchase of a 24K system, which I'm going to guess was about a $17k sale. You know Canter Power had their money before installation was completed. It was in my case and my neighbor had his Generator up and running before mine was. It's been close to 120 days since my neighbor's unit was finalized. I have reached out several times inquiring about the Referral bonus. The last phone conversation I had with Canter Power, I was asked if I referred or if someone referred me, which I clarified, and they wanted to know if my unit was operational. Really???? You can't tell from your computer records. It's been three (3) weeks from my last phone conversation stating I would get paid and still no check. read more

First class service from start to finish. After much discussion and research, we decided to go with Canter Power Systems for our solar panel purchase and installation. We were very impressed with the process from start to finish. They helped us navigate our tricky HOA approval process and Blake kept us informed every step of the process, letting us know what to expect and when. He educated us on the technology and its capabilities and geeked out about the solar energy production phone app almost as much as my husband! We are now able to monitor our daily energy production and usage with just a few clicks -our Duke energy bills are now only $14/mo (service fee)! Once we got HOA approval, we had 26 solar panels, all electrical work, and inspections completed in about a week! I would highly recommend Canter Power Systems to anyone considering solar panels for their home or business. read more

From John Recker (Sales) to Crystal Doehring (Customer Experience) to Ryan Garrett (Ops Director) to the installers to the good folks at Home Depot and Generac who came here to see the installation, this experience has been nothing short of remarkable! Every person helped make this decision one that I will never regret. I knew very little about Generators before this experience and since this was a sizable investment, I appreciated the knowledge and forthright way this transaction was handled. I've helped build 15 companies in my career so I know what great customer service looks like. More importantly, I recognize a great culture built around good people who want nothing else but to render an unforgettable customer experience. The greatest compliment I can give is that if I had to make this decision again, I would make the same one. Mike McGuire read more

We used Canter Power Systems to purchase and install our Generator for a new home build. Our experience was great from start to finish. After reading a lot of the 1 star reviews about the cost to install the generator I understand people think is unreasonably priced, but this has always been the case with installation of Generac Generators. We had a Generac Generator in our last home (20 years ago) and the electrician's price to set it up was almost the same price as the generator. I suppose everyone's experience is different for the installation depending on the contractor that you get. Ours was great. The good news is we love having the generator as our area loses power often and this has been a life saver. read more

We have purchased two home generators from Canter for two different homes. In each case ... both experiences were great. Everything went as scheduled and we were kept up to date during installation. In all the years we have been with Canter we have enjoyed great customer service with ... a smile ... you can hear through the phone. The maintenance crew keeps our generator (at our newer home,) well maintained and running like a charm. We just had our annual checkup and maintenance. Josh was a pleasure to speak with and he did a thorough job. I am sincere when I say ... for the best experience ... from the first communication and through the whole process ... I highly recommend Canter Power. read more

I cannot say enough about the Canter Power Team and the installation of my Generac. It started with Steve coming to the house and laying the ground work. Once we agreed on everything, the checklist went without a hitch. Kierra was my new go to person, and she kept me updated on everything. She answered all my questions and never missed following up with me. Crystal was also great!! She followed through on everything!! She even called the electric company while I was on the phone, so everyone was on the same page. The crew from Stephenson Electric, Cody, Jeffrey, and Amanda were outstanding!! Everyone was professional, kind, and courteous. I highly recommend Canter Power Systems!! Thank you read more