Generator and transfer switch installation in Waterloo
A generator in the garage is not much help if there is no safe way to connect it to the house. We install the transfer switch, inlet and wiring that make it usable, and wire in standby units that start by themselves.
What we install
- Transfer switches, manual and automatic
- Outdoor generator inlets
- Panel interlock kits
- Standby generator wiring
- Essential-circuit subpanels
- ESA filing and inspection
Before you call, consider
- Which circuits you want powered
- Portable or permanently installed
- What fuel is available at the house
- Where the unit would be placed
Sized for what you need
The electrician lists the loads you want covered, works out the generator size that will start and run them, and prices the electrical work at the assessment. Any gas piping is done by a licensed gas fitter.
Licensed electricians
EverSure Electrician Waterloo partners with licensed electricians. When a job calls for it, the work is filed with the Electrical Safety Authority and inspected.
Questions about generators and transfer switches
- Can I add a transfer switch to my existing panel?
- In most cases, yes. A transfer switch or interlock is installed beside or on the existing panel.
- Will a generator run my furnace?
- A gas furnace needs relatively little electricity for its fan and controls, so even a modest generator can run it through a transfer switch.
- How long does installation take?
- A transfer switch and inlet are typically installed in a day. A standby generator takes longer because of the pad, gas connection and inspections.
Book an assessment for generators and transfer switches
An electrician comes to your home, explains what is needed and gives you the price before any work starts.