Standby generator wiring, transfer switches, and interlock kits — so a windstorm in the valley doesn't mean a dark house and a warm freezer.
Treasure Valley outages don't announce themselves — a windstorm, a winter ice event, a car into a pole. Whether you want whole-home standby power or a safe hookup for the portable generator you already own, the difference between a backup plan and a hazard is the transfer equipment.
A transfer switch or interlock does one critical job: it makes it impossible for your generator to backfeed the grid, which protects your equipment and the line workers restoring your power. We size the solution to what you actually want to keep running — furnace, well pump, fridge, internet — and quote it flat-rate before we start.
The budget-friendly path: a properly installed inlet and interlock kit lets your portable generator power selected circuits safely — no extension cords through windows.
A permanently installed unit on natural gas or propane that starts itself when the power drops. You may not even notice the outage.
Furnace, well pump, refrigerator, medical equipment, internet — we plan the backed-up circuits around your priorities so you don't pay for capacity you'll never use.
Generator transfer equipment requires a permit and inspection, and for good reason: an illegal backfeed setup can kill a line worker. We do it right.
Estimates are always free, and you approve a flat-rate price before any work begins. No hourly guessing games, no surprise line items — and if you don't need something, we'll tell you.
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An interlock kit is a mechanical slide on your panel that lets a portable generator feed selected circuits safely — simple and affordable. An automatic transfer switch pairs with a standby generator and switches over by itself when the power fails.
No — that's backfeeding, and it's dangerous and illegal. It can energize the utility line and seriously injure line workers. A proper inlet and interlock costs far less than the consequences.
It depends on what you want to run. A modest portable unit can carry a fridge, furnace fan, and lights through an interlock; whole-home standby units are sized by load calculation. We'll help you right-size it.
Yes — like any engine, they need periodic service and self-test runs. We'll walk you through what your unit needs at install.
Yes, on every generator hookup. It protects your home, your insurance, and the crews working the lines during an outage.
Whether it's a small repair or a large project, estimates are free and same-day or next-day appointments are often available.
