When the power goes out, life gets complicated—fast. Whether it’s a storm, wildfire outage, or utility maintenance, losing electricity can impact everything from food storage to medical equipment, remote work, and home comfort.
At Estey Electric, we often recommend whole home generators for the most seamless, worry-free protection. These systems automatically kick on when power is lost and supply electricity to your entire home without lifting a finger. But we also understand that a full system isn’t always in the budget right now.
That’s where portable generators and transfer switches come in.
What is a Transfer Switch—and Why Do You Need One?
A transfer switch is a professionally installed device that connects your portable generator to your home’s electrical panel. Instead of running extension cords to appliances (which is risky and inefficient), the transfer switch allows you to safely power select circuits—like your fridge, lights, internet, or heating system—with the flip of a switch.
It’s safer. It’s cleaner. And it makes your portable generator 10x more effective.
Many homeowners choose this route as a starter backupsolution, with plans to upgrade to a whole home system when the time isright. It’s also ideal for cabins, rental properties, or anyone wanting asmarter setup on a modest budget.
Let’s Power Up the Right Way
At Estey Electric, we install manual and automatic transfer switches, help you choose the right portable generator for your needs, and make sure everything is safe, up to code, and ready when you need it most.
If you’re thinking about a whole home generator down the road, we can even help future-proof your setup to make that transition smoother when the time comes.
Need help deciding what’s right for your home?
Give us a call or request a quote online. Let’s build a backup plan that works for your budget—and your peace of mind.
