Transfer Switch Services Throughout Polk County

Power outages in Central Florida can leave your home without the systems you rely on most. If you have a generator or are planning to install one, a properly installed transfer switch helps your home switch to backup power safely and efficiently. A transfer switch is the device that connects your generator to your home’s electrical system, allowing you to control which rooms and appliances remain running during an outage.

At Watts Air Conditioning, Plumbing, & Electrical, we provide Central Florida transfer switch services backed by decades of experience and personalized service. Our team can help you choose the right setup for safe, dependable backup power at home.

Schedule your transfer switch service today and get your backup power system set up right.

What Is a Transfer Switch & Why Do You Need One?

Every generator, whether portable, standby, propane-powered, or diesel, requires a transfer switch. The switch detects when utility power drops and safely routes generator power into your electrical panel. Without one, you’re left running extension cords to individual devices, or worse, risking dangerous backfeed onto the utility line.

But here’s what most people don’t realize: the transfer switch is also what gives you options.

During installation, we work with you to identify which circuits matter most, such as your refrigerator, heating, medical equipment, and a few key outlets. By limiting power to just your essentials, you can run a much smaller generator. A smaller generator means no buried propane tank, no excavation, and no major upfront cost. In many cases, it means a portable unit that runs on the same propane tanks as your grill, or on diesel, and only one afternoon of installation instead of a two-day project.

The transfer switch itself is what makes that flexibility possible.

• Safe generator connection: A transfer switch helps isolate generator power from utility power, which is critical for protecting your home and supporting safe operation.
• Faster power restoration: When installed correctly, a transfer switch makes it easier to switch essential circuits or the whole home over to generator power.
• Convenient backup power use: You avoid the hassle of running extension cords throughout the house and can keep key systems powered more efficiently.
• Better equipment protection: Pairing a transfer switch with whole-home surge protection can help reduce stress on appliances, electronics, and connected systems.
• Preparedness for Florida storm season: With frequent storms and outages in this region, transfer switches make backup power more dependable when you need it most.

Our Transfer Switch Installation Process

Every home has different backup power needs. That’s why we begin with a detailed consultation and site review.

Our process includes:

1. Evaluating your home’s electrical system
2. Identifying the rooms and equipment you want powered during an outage
3. Recommending the appropriate generator size
4. Selecting the proper transfer switch
5. Obtaining permits when required
6. Completing installation to current electrical code standards
7. Testing the system with you to ensure proper operation

Transfer Switch Services

Not every home needs the same transfer switch setup. Some properties do well with a manual transfer switch for selected circuits, while others benefit from an automatic transfer switch paired with a standby generator. We evaluate your electrical panel, generator compatibility, and power needs to recommend the right solution.

We install and service transfer switches for backup generator systems, including configurations that support essential loads such as refrigeration, lighting, outlets, medical devices, and, when appropriate, certain HVAC equipment. Our licensed electricians handle the wiring, test the system, and confirm the transfer works safely and to code.

Our licensed electricians install and service:

Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS)

Automatic transfer switches detect power loss and immediately transfer your home to generator power without homeowner intervention. These systems are commonly paired with standby generators.

Manual Transfer Switches

Manual transfer switches allow homeowners to activate generator power when needed. They provide reliable backup power at a lower cost than fully automatic systems.

Portable Generator Transfer Switches

A transfer switch makes portable generators safer and more convenient by delivering power directly to selected circuits, eliminating the need for extension cords running through your home.

Whole-Home Generator Transfer Switches

Designed for standby generator systems, these switches can power your entire electrical panel or selected priority circuits during an outage.

Why Homeowners Choose Watts Air Conditioning, Plumbing, & Electrical

For Central Florida transfer switch services, families count on Watts Air Conditioning, Plumbing, & Electrical for reliable work and personal service. Since 1979, our family-owned company has helped local homeowners with honest recommendations and dependable electrical solutions.

• Family-owned and operated since 1979
• BBB-Accredited Business
• Licensed professionals with over 45 years of experience
• Financing options available

Contact Watts Air Conditioning, Plumbing, & Electrical today to schedule your transfer switch service.