{"id":63425,"date":"2024-09-12T08:16:47","date_gmt":"2024-09-12T08:16:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aaronsnew.wpenginepowered.com\/houston\/?page_id=63425"},"modified":"2026-06-23T09:31:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T09:31:28","slug":"transfer-switch-interlock-installation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aaronselectricalservice.com\/houston\/transfer-switch-interlock-installation\/","title":{"rendered":"Generator Transfer Switch\/Interlock Kit Installation in Houston"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"63425\" class=\"elementor elementor-63425\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-00aead6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"00aead6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56d54e9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"56d54e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A backup generator is a great option to have when a power outage occurs in the Houston area, but if you have to set up the generator manually, run cords, and monitor power usage yourself, it can also be somewhat inconvenient or even dangerous during inclement weather. A transfer switch or interlock kit can make using your generator safer, easier, and more convenient.<\/p><p>At Aaron\u2019s Electrical Service, we install transfer switches and interlock kits for standby <a href=\"https:\/\/aaronselectricalservice.com\/houston\/generators\/\">generators<\/a>, backup generators, and portable generators. Whether you would like to power your entire building or just a few important circuits, our experts can recommend the best kit for your needs and budget. We serve customers throughout the Houston area, including The Woodlands, Cypress, Katy, and Kingwood.\u00a0<\/p><p>From\u00a0<a href=\"\/houston\/residential\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/aaronselectricalservice.com\/residential-electrician\/\">residential<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"\/houston\/commercial\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/aaronselectricalservice.com\/commercial\/\">commercial<\/a>\u00a0electrical services to generator installations, interlock switches for generators, and more, our team can help with all your electrical needs in the Houston area.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-99abec3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"99abec3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Add an Interlock Kit or Transfer Switch?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dc17a69 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dc17a69\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The primary purpose of both an interlock kit and a generator transfer switch is to disconnect your home from the utility grid before powering it with\u00a0<a href=\"\/houston\/generators\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/aaronselectricalservice.com\/generators\/\">a generator<\/a>. This avoids damage to the generator and connected devices when power is restored, plus it eliminates the chance that your generator can backfeed the utility system, potentially harming workers who are trying to restore power.<\/p><p>An interlock kit uses a simple metal plate to prevent the main breaker or the generator\u2019s supply breaker from turning on while the other is active. During a power outage, the homeowner would turn off the main breaker and all branch circuits, then slide the interlock plate away from the generator\u2019s breaker, allowing it to be turned on. Branch circuits could then be turned on individually, being careful not to exceed the generator\u2019s output capacity.<\/p><p>A transfer switch reroutes important circuits to a secondary service panel, where a transfer switch can disconnect from utility power before connecting those circuits to the generator. Transfer switches can be manual or automatic, and they can power a few select circuits or an entire home.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aaeaa9a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"aaeaa9a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"730\" src=\"https:\/\/aaronselectricalservice.com\/houston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/09\/Interlock-and-Transfer-Switch-768x730-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-63427\" alt=\"generator transfer switch\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aaronselectricalservice.com\/houston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/09\/Interlock-and-Transfer-Switch-768x730-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aaronselectricalservice.com\/houston\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/09\/Interlock-and-Transfer-Switch-768x730-1-300x285.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-439ecbd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"439ecbd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>To learn more about how an interlock kit or transfer switch works, call Aaron\u2019s Electrical Service today<\/strong><strong>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/aaronselectricalservice.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/aaronselectricalservice.com\/contact-us\/\" data-wplink-edit=\"true\">contact us online<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6425ace elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6425ace\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Interlock &amp; Transfer Switch Installation in the Houston Area<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4cd6f95 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4cd6f95\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When you need a safe, reliable interlock or transfer switch installation, choose our proven team at Aaron\u2019s Electrical Service. We feature experienced, licensed electricians eager to help with all your electrical needs. Our comprehensive\u00a0<a href=\"\/houston\/generators\/replacement\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/aaronselectricalservice.com\/generators\/replacement\/\">installation process<\/a>\u00a0for interlock kits and transfer switches includes:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7727da6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7727da6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Interlock Kits:\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d749cba elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d749cba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Installing a power input box and breaker<\/li><li>Installing the interlock plate<\/li><li>Testing interlock operation<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dcec996 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dcec996\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Transfer Switch:\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a8327b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2a8327b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Installing the power input box and transfer switch<\/li><li>Rerouting important circuits to the transfer switch<\/li><li>Wiring and testing the system<\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2406bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a2406bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Choose Aaron\u2019s Electrical Service for Interlock Installations?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d9fd6b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6d9fd6b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To be safe and reliable,\u00a0<a href=\"\/houston\/generators\/repair\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-cke-saved-href=\"\/houston\/generators\/repair\/\">a generator<\/a>\u00a0interlock or transfer switch must be installed by a professional electrician. At Aaron\u2019s Electrical Service, we feature exceptional services at fair\u00a0prices, and our company offers:<\/p><ul><li>Licensed, insured, professional electricians<\/li><li><a href=\"\/about\/our-guarantee\/\">100% satisfaction guarantee on all services<\/a><\/li><li>Available 24\/7 emergency service<\/li><li>On-time guarantee<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Call <\/strong><strong>or\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/contact us online\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/aaronselectricalservice.com\/contact-us\/\" data-wplink-url-error=\"true\">contact us online<\/a>\u00a0to schedule your generator transfer switch or interlock kit installation in the Houston area today.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8cd82b4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8cd82b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A backup generator is a great option to have when a power outage occurs in the Houston area, but if you have to set up<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-63425","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aaronselectricalservice.com\/houston\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/63425","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aaronselectricalservice.com\/houston\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aaronselectricalservice.com\/houston\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aaronselectricalservice.com\/houston\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aaronselectricalservice.com\/houston\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=63425"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/aaronselectricalservice.com\/houston\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/63425\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aaronselectricalservice.com\/houston\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=63425"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}