Generator Transfer Switches and Panels in Tampa & Hillsborough County, FL
The part that links a generator to your house safely.
A transfer switch connects a generator to your electrical panel. Ask an electrician to explain what it does for your setup. It is a core part of the job, not an extra.
HomeGuide says a generator interlock lets a portable generator connect to the panel without a transfer switch. Ask an electrician which fits your setup.
Some standby units come with a switch built in. Ask if yours does before you pay for a second one.

What to have ready
- Brand and size of the generator
- Photos of your electrical panel
- Which circuits you want to power
- Your timeline
How it goes
- Send the form.
- We pass it to an independent contractor.
- They visit and quote.
- You decide.
Questions people ask
Can I connect a generator to the panel myself?
Don't guess. This is electrical work, and the county's permit is filed by a licensed contractor. Ask a contractor.
Do I need a switch?
For any hookup to your panel, ask the contractor which type fits.
Who sets the price?
The contractor does. We don't set prices.