Transfer Switch Installation in Hoagland, Indiana

Yes, a compatible transfer switch and generator cord can connect your portable generator to your home. Chris Miller Electric assesses the generator and panel before selecting the connection. A power inlet provides the outside connection point for a compatible cord. The generator's capacity still limits the equipment you can run.

The switch, panel access, and wiring route affect the price of a switch connection. The generator and the equipment you want to power also affect the design. We assess those details and describe the proposed work in your quote. Share your generator's model information when you request an assessment.

A portable generator should run outdoors, away from doors, windows, and vents. Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide, which can enter a building and cause serious harm. Follow the generator manufacturer's directions for placement. We can discuss the power inlet location as part of your switch plan.

A household outlet isn't a safe generator connection to your home's wiring. That connection can send power onto wiring and create a hazard. We install a transfer switch and a suitable inlet to provide a designated connection. Keep the generator disconnected from household outlets and ask us about the right setup.

A faulty breaker needs diagnosis and repair, while a transfer switch provides a backup power connection. If a breaker keeps tripping, don't keep resetting it. Tell us what happened and which equipment lost power. We handle troubleshooting and breaker replacement as well as generator connections.