Backup generators and transfer switches in Guelph
When the power fails, the things you notice first are the ones you rely on most: heat, the sump pump, the fridge, the internet. Backup power keeps them running.
What we install
- Standby generators with automatic transfer switches
- Manual transfer switches for portable generators
- Generator inlets and interlock kits
- Subpanels for essential circuits
- Wiring between generator, switch and panel
- ESA filing and inspection
Decide what matters most
- Keeping the basement dry
- Heat in winter
- Food in the fridge and freezer
- Working from home
- Power for the whole house
Matching the system to the house
Not every home needs a whole-house generator. For many, a portable unit and a manual transfer switch covering a handful of circuits is enough. Others want a standby generator that starts on its own. The electrician sets out the options at the assessment, sizes the equipment and gives you a price for the electrical work. Gas connections are made by a licensed gas fitter.
Licensed electricians
First Choice Electrician Guelph partners with licensed electricians. Where a job requires it, the work is filed with the Electrical Safety Authority and inspected.
Questions about backup power
How many circuits can a portable generator run?
It depends on its output. A mid-sized portable generator typically handles a sump pump, furnace, fridge and a few lights and outlets.
Is it safe to back-feed the panel through the dryer outlet?
No. It is dangerous and not permitted. It can energize the utility lines and start a fire. A transfer switch or interlock is the safe way.
Do I need a permit?
Yes. The connection is filed with the Electrical Safety Authority and inspected.
Book an assessment for backup power
An electrician comes to your home, looks at the job and gives you the price before any work starts.