Generators & backup power
Hurricane season makes backup power one of the most requested electrical jobs in South Florida. Pair a licensed installer with a supplier that stocks generators and transfer switches, and get it done before the storm, not after.
Packages contractors offer
- •Standby generator install: pad, gas or propane connection (with the right trade), automatic transfer switch
- •Portable generator hookup: inlet box plus a panel interlock kit or manual transfer switch
- •Annual maintenance: oil and filters, battery, exercise schedule, firmware/controller check
- •Fuel and load tests: run the generator under load to confirm it carries what you need
Safety that never changes
- •Never backfeed a generator through a dryer or wall outlet. It can kill a lineworker or neighbor.
- •Run portable generators outdoors, far from doors and windows. Carbon monoxide is deadly; use battery CO alarms.
- •A transfer switch or interlock keeps your generator isolated from FPL's lines.
Storm-season tip
- •Installers and generators sell out once a storm is in the forecast. Book installs and service early in the season.
Permit and inspection rules, fees and timelines vary by county and by city. Many cities (for example Boca Raton, West Palm Beach or Jupiter) run their own building departments, while unincorporated areas use the county. Always confirm current requirements with the building department for the property address. Palmwire does not issue permits or give legal advice.
Contractors offering this (2)
Filter all →West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County · 11 yrs
FL license: ECDEMO1010 (fictional)
🛡️ Insurance not on file
Around-the-clock electrical repair and storm prep: generator interlocks and transfer switches, whole-home surge protection, and post-storm inspections.
Contractor's stated after-hours / emergency fee: $99 emergency dispatch fee, any hour. Contractor-stated demo fee.
Jupiter, Palm Beach County · 12 yrs
FL license: ECDEMO1002 (fictional)
🛡️ Insurance not on file
Hurricane-season ready: standby generator installs and maintenance, transfer switches, interlock kits, rooftop solar tie-ins, and Level 2 EV chargers.
In stock nearby (supplier-reported)
Transfer switches
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Generator interlock kits
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Generator inlet boxes & cords
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Portable generators
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Standby generators
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