Backup power
Generator Installation in Parkersburg, WV
Storms roll through the Ohio Valley every year. A properly installed generator keeps your lights, heat, sump pump and refrigerator running, so an outage is an inconvenience instead of a crisis.
Backup power options
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Whole-home standby generators
A permanently installed generator that starts on its own when the power goes out and shuts down when it returns.
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Essential-circuit systems
Power just the things that matter most, such as the furnace, well pump, sump pump, fridge and a few lights.
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Portable generator hookups
A safe connection point and transfer switch so you can run a portable generator without extension cords through the house.
From first call to backup power
Talk through your needs
What do you want running during an outage? We’ll help you prioritize.
Size and plan
We look at your panel, your loads and where the unit should go, then recommend a setup.
Install and test
We wire in the generator and transfer switch, test the changeover and show you how it works.
Why a transfer switch matters
Plugging a generator into a wall outlet, known as backfeeding, can send power back onto utility lines and put line workers and neighbors at risk. A transfer switch keeps your home’s power separate from the grid and makes switching over simple.
Generator questions
What size generator do I need?
That depends on what you want to run. A few essential circuits need far less capacity than a whole home with central air. We’ll help you work it out.
Can I use my portable generator with my panel?
Yes, with the right transfer switch or interlock installed. Never backfeed a generator through a regular outlet.
Do you install generators outside Parkersburg?
Yes. We also install generators in Vienna and other nearby communities.
Request an estimate
Tell us what you need
Send a few details and we’ll follow up to talk through the job. Prefer to talk it through now? Just call.
Call Amped Electric(304) 588-9682