Generators
Generator Hookups & Transfer Switches in Hallsville & East Texas
East Texas storms and long outages? Rieger Electric installs inlet boxes, interlock kits, and manual and automatic transfer switches. Never backfeed. Call (903) 736-6952.
Generator Hookups & Transfer Switches
East Texas storms, ice, and long outages are a fact of life here. When the power drops for days, a generator hookup keeps the fridge cold, the well pump running, and the heat on.
We wire generator connections the safe way, with inlet boxes, interlock kits, and manual or automatic transfer switches. The right setup lets you run selected circuits without sending power back out onto the grid.
Never plug a generator into a dryer outlet or a wall outlet. Backfeeding can kill a utility lineworker trying to restore your power, and it can damage your home and your generator. We set it up so that cannot happen.
We install Generac standby generators with automatic transfer switches.
Signs you need this
- You lose power for hours or days during East Texas storms
- You have a portable generator and no safe way to connect it
- You want a standby generator that starts on its own
- Your panel has no transfer setup to isolate from the grid
- You have been plugging a generator into a wall or dryer outlet
- You want to keep a well pump, fridge, or heater running in an outage
How Rieger Electric does the job
- 1
We plan what you want to run
We list the circuits you need during an outage and size the generator and connection to match.
- 2
We pick the transfer setup
Options include inlet boxes with an interlock kit, a manual transfer switch, or an automatic transfer switch for a standby unit. We install Generac standby generators with automatic transfer switches. We help you choose.
- 3
We explain the price
You get the plan and the price before we start, including any panel work the transfer setup needs.
- 4
We install to code
We install the inlet or switch, label the circuits, and test the transfer. We pull permits where the city requires them.
Transfer switches
A transfer switch isolates your generator from the grid so power cannot flow back out onto the utility lines. We install manual and automatic versions, wired and labeled so the next person knows what goes where.
How the install works
We set the generator on its pad, run clean conduit along the house to the transfer switch, and make up every connection to Texas code. We plan the route with you so you know what gets opened and what stays closed.
What affects the price
We explain the work and the price before we start. These are the things that change the scope, not a quote. Call us for your number.
- Whether you use a portable generator or a standby unit
- The transfer setup you choose, from an interlock kit to an automatic switch
- How many circuits you want to cover in an outage
- How far the generator sits from the panel
- Whether a permit and inspection are required by your city
Safety and code notes
- Never plug a generator into a dryer or wall outlet. Backfeeding sends power back onto the grid and can kill utility lineworkers. It can also damage your home and your generator.
- A proper transfer switch or interlock kit isolates your home from the grid so power cannot flow back out.
- Portable generators belong outside, away from doors and windows, because of carbon monoxide.
Towns we serve
We serve East Texas within about 50 miles of Hallsville, TX.
Planning a generator setup? Try our Generator Hookup Planner.
Generator Hookup Planner
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Generator Hookups & Transfer Switches questions
What is backfeeding and why is it dangerous?
Backfeeding is plugging a generator into a wall or dryer outlet to push power into the house. It can send power back onto the grid and kill a utility lineworker. It can also damage your home and generator. We use a transfer switch or interlock kit so that cannot happen.
What is the difference between an interlock kit and a transfer switch?
An interlock kit lets you turn off the main and turn on a generator breaker in the same panel, so only one can be on at a time. A transfer switch is a separate device that switches selected circuits between utility and generator power. We help you choose.
Can you set up a standby generator that starts on its own?
Yes. We install Generac standby generators with automatic transfer switches. When utility power drops, the switch starts the generator and switches your home over, then switches back when utility power returns.
How do I know what size generator I need?
We list the circuits you want to run in an outage and add up the load. That tells us the generator size and the connection you need.
Do you pull permits for generator hookups?
We pull permits where the city requires them and do the work to Texas code.
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