Generator Installation

Texas weather means power outages. A properly installed generator and automatic transfer switch keeps your home or business running safely — without the risk of backfeeding the grid.

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Why Choose Cross Texas Electric

Safe Transfer Switch Installation

Improper generator connections can backfeed and injure linemen. A transfer switch prevents this completely.

Automatic or Manual Options

ATS starts and switches without you. Manual transfer switches give you direct control.

Whole-Home or Critical Circuits

We size and install systems for full home power or essential circuits — HVAC, refrigerator, medical equipment.

Any Generator Brand

We work with Generac, Kohler, Briggs & Stratton, Champion, and all major portable and standby generator brands.

What We Include

Standby generator hookup to natural gas or propane
Portable generator interlock and inlet box installation
Manual transfer switch (MTS) installation
Automatic transfer switch (ATS) installation
Critical load sub-panel for essential circuits
Generator grounding and placement
Load calculation to right-size your system
Permit filing and inspection coordination

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a transfer switch for my portable generator?

Yes — always. Backfeeding a generator directly into an outlet is illegal and deadly. An interlock kit or transfer switch is the safe, code-required solution.

What is an automatic transfer switch (ATS)?

An ATS monitors your utility power and, when it detects an outage, automatically starts your generator and switches the load. It reverses automatically when utility power returns. No action required from you.

How big of a generator do I need?

For essential circuits (lights, refrigerator, HVAC), 7,500–12,000W is common. For whole-home power, 20kW+ standby is typical. We calculate your load and recommend the right size.

Can you connect a Generac standby generator?

Yes. We install and connect Generac, Kohler, and other standby generators — including ATS, gas line coordination, and all electrical connections.

Generac standby generator installed by Cross Texas Electric in Central Texas

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