Transfer Switch Installation
The transfer switch is the brain of your backup power system. Our licensed electricians install automatic transfer switches that move your home to generator power safely and seamlessly across Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
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The safe link between your home and your generator
A transfer switch is what safely connects your generator to your home's electrical system. It isolates your house from the utility grid when the generator is running — protecting utility workers and your equipment — and, in an automatic switch, handles the entire switchover for you without anyone lifting a finger.
Power Up installs both automatic and manual transfer switches, sized and wired correctly for your generator and panel. An automatic transfer switch (ATS) senses an outage, starts your generator, and moves your home to backup power in seconds — then switches back when the grid returns.
Why homeowners & businesses choose Power Up
Licensed & insured electricians
A transfer switch ties directly into your panel. Every install is done by a licensed electrician to code.
Seamless automatic switchover
An automatic transfer switch moves your home to generator power within seconds of an outage — no manual steps.
Safe grid isolation
The switch safely separates your home from the utility while on backup power, protecting line workers and equipment.
Right-sized & wired correctly
We match the switch to your generator and panel and wire it properly so the whole system works as intended.
Automatic or manual
We install fully automatic transfer switches as well as manual options, depending on your setup and budget.
Upfront, honest pricing
You get a written estimate and approve the price before any work begins. No hidden fees, no surprises.
How it works
Assess your setup
We review your generator, panel, and the circuits you want backed up to recommend the right switch.
Upfront quote
You get a clear, written estimate. Work begins only once you approve the price.
Install & wire
We mount and wire the transfer switch to your panel and generator, and pull the required permits.
Test the switchover
We simulate an outage to confirm the switch transfers power correctly and safely, then switches back.
What's the difference between an automatic and manual transfer switch?+
An automatic transfer switch (ATS) detects an outage, starts your generator, and switches your home to backup power on its own — then reverses when utility power returns. A manual switch requires you to start the generator and flip the switch yourself. Automatic is the most convenient, especially if outages happen while you're away.
Why can't I just plug a generator into an outlet?+
Back-feeding a generator into an outlet is dangerous and illegal — it can energize the utility lines and seriously injure line workers, and it bypasses your home's safety systems. A proper transfer switch isolates your home from the grid and connects the generator safely.
Do I need a transfer switch for my standby generator?+
Yes. Any permanently installed standby generator requires a transfer switch to connect to your home safely and legally. We include the right transfer switch as part of a complete generator installation.
Can you add a transfer switch to my existing generator?+
In most cases, yes. We can install or upgrade a transfer switch to work with an existing generator, as long as it's compatible. We'll assess your equipment and recommend the right solution.
Does installing a transfer switch require a permit?+
Yes. Transfer switch installation requires an electrical permit and inspection in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. We handle the permitting and inspection as part of the job.
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