Transfer Switch & Interlock Kit Services in Wixom & Novi, MI
A whole-home generator can be a lifesaver during extended power outages in Southeast Michigan. However, if it’s not connected to your home correctly, you risk damaging your appliances and electronics or harming the utility workers trying to restore power. To ensure your generator is as safe as possible, have a generator transfer switch or interlock kit installed so you cannot backfeed the utility grid or connect your home to the grid and the generator simultaneously.
For expert transfer switch or interlock kit installations in Novi, Wixom, Plymouth, or surrounding areas, turn to our Robin Aire Service Company team. We have been serving families in Southeast Michigan since 1985, and we feature a full range of heating, cooling, water heater, and electrical services to meet nearly all your home comfort needs.
Call (800) 361-0888 today to schedule service with our expert electricians in the Novi or Wixom areas.
What Is a Transfer Switch & Interlock Kit?
During a power outage, a generator transfer switch kit reroutes the power for select circuits or your entire home from the utility grid to your standby generator. There are manual and automatic varieties. A manual transfer switch relies on a person to flip the switch when the power goes out, while an automatic transfer switch can detect the power outage and switch the power over automatically.
An interlock kit is a simple, cost-effective alternative to a transfer switch. It’s a physical device that is installed in your main electrical panel. When utility power is on, the interlock device covers a portion of the circuit breaker that accepts incoming power from the generator, preventing it from being turned on while the main circuit breaker is on. If the power goes out and the main circuit breaker is switched off, the interlock device can slide over to allow the generator’s breaker to be switched on. In this position, the main circuit breaker cannot be switched back on until the generator’s breaker is first switched off.
Perks of Adding a Transfer Switch to Your Home’s Generator
There are several advantages to installing a transfer switch for a generator, including:
- Safe generator connection: A transfer makes it quick, easy, and safe to connect your generator to your home with a single cord or a permanent hard-wired connection.
- No extension cords: Without a transfer switch, you would need to use messy and potentially dangerous extension cords to supply power to your home, and you may need to connect them during bad weather, creating a shock hazard.
- Quick switching: When the power goes out, a transfer switch lets you switch to generator power in seconds.
- Reliable power: Extension cords are easily damaged and subject to voltage drop over long distances. A transfer switch provides reliable, safe power for all your most sensitive appliances and electronics.
Call (800) 361-0888 today to learn more about the benefits of a generator automatic transfer switch for your Wixom home.
Transfer Switch & Interlock Kit Services
Make your generator easier and safer with a high-quality transfer switch or interlock kit from Robin Aire. Our services in Southeast Michigan include:
- Installation & replacement: Our expert electricians can evaluate your needs and recommend the best transfer switch to handle the required load or the appropriate interlock kit for your electrical panel. Then, we can provide a professional installation or replacement, ensuring all code requirements are met.
- Repair: If anything goes wrong with your transfer switch or interlock kit, you can count on our skilled electricians for prompt, reliable repairs.
Schedule transfer switch services in Novi or Wixom today by calling (800) 361-0888.
Why Choose Robin Aire?
When you need a skilled electrician to install an interlock kit, fix a transfer switch, or install a whole-home generator in Novi or Wixom, choose our team at Robin Aire. We have the experience and equipment to do the job properly, and our expert personnel are committed to delivering 100% customer satisfaction.
Our family-operated company has top-rated service, background-checked technicians, and upfront pricing. We offer flexible financing options for equipment installations and replacements, and with over 35 years of honest, quality service, you can count on us for excellent workmanship with every visit.
Call (800) 361-0888 today or contact us online to schedule expert installations and repairs of automatic transfer switches, manual transfer switches, interlock kits, and more in Southeast Michigan.
