When the power goes out in Northern Colorado, having a portable generator can be a lifesaver. But without a proper transfer switch, connecting that generator to your home can be dangerous - even deadly. At Chadwick Home Services, we've been installing transfer switches in Windsor, Fort Collins, Loveland, and Greeley since 1971, ensuring families can safely use backup power when they need it most.
Many homeowners don't realize that connecting a generator directly to their home without a transfer switch creates serious hazards. We've seen the devastating consequences of improper connections, which is why we're passionate about educating our community on safe backup power solutions.
Backfeeding Kills: The most serious risk of improper generator connection is backfeeding - when electricity flows backward through your meter into the utility lines:
A transfer switch is a specialized electrical device that safely connects your portable generator to your home's electrical system:
The most common and cost-effective option for portable generators:
Used with standby generators but sometimes adapted for portable use:
Selecting the appropriate transfer switch starts with understanding your power needs:
Our certified electricians begin with a thorough assessment:
We provide comprehensive training on proper generator use:
Transfer switch installations must meet strict safety standards. We handle all permitting and ensure full compliance with National Electrical Code and local Windsor requirements.
Our installations include proper grounding and bonding, correct wire sizing, arc fault protection, GFCI protection maintenance, working space clearances, disconnect accessibility, labeling specifications, and approved installation methods.
We understand permit requirements, inspection procedures, mounting heights, outdoor installation rules, inlet box placement, generator pad requirements, noise ordinances, and property line setbacks.
Book Your ServiceUnderstanding transfer switch costs helps with budgeting:
Transfer switches require minimal but important maintenance:
Transfer switches serve various home backup needs:
Unique applications for transfer switches:
Get answers to common questions about transfer switch installation, operation, and safety requirements for your Windsor, CO home.
Transfer switches require professional installation by licensed electricians for safety, code compliance, and warranty validity. The electrical connections and permit requirements make this a job for professionals.
Most portable generators work with manual transfer switches. We'll verify compatibility during consultation, checking output capacity, voltage, and plug configuration to ensure proper matching.
Most residential transfer switch installations are completed in 4-6 hours, depending on the complexity of the installation, distance to the generator location, and any panel modifications needed.
Yes, transfer switch installations always require electrical permits and inspections. We handle the entire permit process, from application to final approval, ensuring full code compliance.
It's more cost-effective to size appropriately initially, but circuit modifications are possible. We can help you plan for future needs during the initial consultation.
The inlet box provides the safe connection point for your generator. We consider location accessibility, weather protection, code required heights, distance from generator, and aesthetics during installation planning.
Don't risk your family's safety or your neighbors' lives with improper generator connections. A professionally installed transfer switch provides safe, convenient backup power when you need it most. With 54 years serving Northern Colorado, we understand backup power needs and provide honest recommendations, fair pricing, and comprehensive training.
Based in Windsor, we proudly serve homeowners across Northern Colorado. Our service areas include:
As our hometown, we have a deep understanding of the neighborhoods, from the historic homes near the lake to the new developments expanding our community. We know the local building codes inside and out.
We've been working in Fort Collins for decades, watching it grow from a college town to a major tech hub. We handle everything from wiring historic bungalows in Old Town to installing cutting-edge smart home systems in new builds
We serve the full spectrum of Loveland's needs, providing reliable electrical service for established residential areas and partnering with builders on the new construction projects shaping the city.
As Greeley continues its impressive growth, we provide complete electrical services to support its families and businesses, ensuring safe, modern power for both older homes and new communities.
We are right there alongside the rapid growth in Timnath and Johnstown, providing the high-quality electrical infrastructure new homes and businesses need to thrive.
We provide electrical services for both the historic downtown homes and the new construction communities that are shaping the future of this flourishing town.
We offer expert electrical solutions for established residential properties as well as for the needs of new families in a community that is seeing a steady stream of growth.
Known for its rapid expansion, our work in Severance ranges from maintaining the power in its older homes to installing advanced systems in the new residential developments that are helping the community thrive.
We understand that electrical projects can be unexpected expenses. That's why we've partnered with Wisetack to offer flexible financing options:
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