Generator Transfer Switch Installation in Anchorage & the Mat-Su
When the power goes out in an Alaska winter storm, a properly installed transfer switch lets you run your home or business on a generator safely. The Alaskan Electricians installs manual and automatic generator transfer switches in Anchorage, Eagle River, Chugiak, Girdwood, Wasilla, Palmer, Big Lake, Knik-Fairview and Meadow Lakes.
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Manual vs. Automatic Transfer Switches
Manual transfer switch: you start a portable generator and flip the switch to power the circuits you choose, like the furnace, well pump, fridge and lights.
Automatic transfer switch: pairs with a standby generator and switches over on its own when the grid goes down.
Why a Transfer Switch Matters
Keeps generator power from back-feeding the utility lines, which protects line workers
Protects your generator and appliances
No extension cords running through windows and doors in the cold
Common Questions
Do I need a transfer switch to hook up a generator to my house? Yes. Connecting a generator to your home wiring without a transfer switch or approved interlock is unsafe and can back-feed the grid. A licensed electrician should install it.
Which circuits should I put on a generator in Alaska? Most homeowners pick heat (furnace or boiler), well pump, refrigerator and freezer, and some lights and outlets. We will help you size it to your generator.
Do you install transfer switches in Wasilla and Palmer? Yes. We serve the Mat-Su Valley along with Anchorage, Eagle River and Girdwood.
Get a Transfer Switch Quote
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