Generator Installation
Keep the power on when the grid goes down, with a standby generator, a transfer switch, or a safe hookup for your portable generator.
Backup power, connected the right way
Storms and outages are part of life in the River Valley. We install the electrical side of backup power, from standby generators with transfer switches to inlet boxes and interlock kits that let you safely connect a portable generator. No extension cords, and no risk of backfeeding the utility lines.
- Standby generator installation and electrical hookup
- Automatic and manual transfer switches
- Portable generator inlet boxes and interlock kits
- Load planning to decide what the generator will power
- Panel upgrades when the existing panel cannot support the connection
- Whole-home surge protection
Common reasons to call us
Safety first: Never plug a portable generator into a wall outlet. Backfeeding can injure utility workers and damage your equipment. An inlet and interlock or a transfer switch is the safe way to connect.
Our process
Size
We go over what you need powered during an outage and recommend a standby or portable setup that fits.
Plan
We plan the transfer switch or interlock, the wiring route, and any permits the job needs.
Connect & test
We make the connections, test the transfer, and show you how your backup power works.
Transfer switch for standby power
A transfer switch installed next to an upgraded panel so the property can switch to generator power safely during an outage. Fuel line connections for standby units are made by a licensed gas professional.
Panel UpgradesGenerator Installation across the River Valley
Based in Greenwood, we provide generator installation in Greenwood, Fort Smith, Van Buren, Barling, and nearby River Valley communities, with service available in Northwest Arkansas.
Ready to get it wired right?
Call 479-322-9178 or contact Merrell Electric Co. LLC to discuss your project. Estimates are always free.