Bright Electric
Open weekdays only, this electrician has worked since 1994 on generator inlets, interlocks and manual transfer switches for portable generators.
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Backup power in Evansville
Electricians for generators and transfer switches.
10 pros in Evansville
Evansville has seen how long a power cut can last. In the January 2009 ice storm, about one inch of ice fell from Evansville south and east, and some outages ran more than a week. A later winter storm left more than 60,000 people in Southern Indiana without power at the peak, with ice-laden limbs over power lines. That history is why many households here look at standby generators and transfer switches. When you hire, ask whether the installer will pull the permit for the job and arrange any inspection, and ask who handles the electrical connection, since a transfer switch ties the generator into your home wiring. Ask for the generator's output rating in writing, along with the fuel type, where it will sit on your property, and what is covered if it needs repair after a storm. Get a written quote that lists the equipment model, the switch, the labour and the schedule, so you can compare offers line by line.
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A Plus Derr Heating & Cooling
Open 24 hours a day, every day, it installs standby generators and handles panel upgrades in Newburgh, Evansville and Boonville. Generac is among the brands it works with.
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Brian Schmitt Heating & Cooling, Refrigeration & Plumbing
Founded in 1958, the family-owned business installs Generac generators and offers around-the-clock service in Evansville, Henderson, Chandler and Newburgh.
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EVAPAR
Established in 2004, this Evansville supplier of power generation equipment handles generator installs and transfer switches, and works with Mitsubishi engines.
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Oxbow Electric
Operating since 2020, this Evansville electrician takes on standby generators, backup power work and panel upgrades.
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Bryant Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric
Since 1940, the family-owned firm handles panel upgrades around the clock and addresses power outages. Service reaches Cincinnati, Milford, Fairfield and Erlanger.
Also serves Cincinnati
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Head’s Electric
Family-owned since 2008, this firm offers emergency service alongside generator installs, backup power and panel upgrades in Henderson, Newburgh, Boonville and Chandler.
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Ohio Valley Electric
Electrical work since 1995 from a Newburgh base, with generator installs and panel upgrades. Free estimates are available across Evansville and Newburgh.
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Sims Electrical Plumbing & Mechanical
Family-owned and based in Evansville, the electrical and plumbing firm works on electrical panels and generators, and offers emergency service.
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Ohio Valley Solar
This solar installer sets up grid-tied and off-grid panel systems in Newburgh and Evansville, and financing is available.
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What to know in Evansville
A National Weather Service summary of the November 6, 2005 tornado says it touched down about 25 miles southwest of Evansville, crossed the Ohio River three times, and left a 41-mile path of destruction across three southwest Indiana counties, killing 25 people.
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Before you hire
A generator wired into your home needs an approved transfer switch, fitted under a permit, so it can’t feed power back into the lines. Plan it before you buy.
Get written quotes from at least three contractors for the same work, and check references from recent clients.
Put it in a written contract: the work, price, deposit, start and finish dates, warranty, permits and clean-up. Paying cash to skip it leaves you no recourse.
Questions about hiring in Evansville
Who should install a transfer switch for a home generator?
A transfer switch connects the generator to your home's wiring, so the work should be done by a qualified electrician or an installer who works with one. Ask who will do the electrical connection, whether a permit is pulled, and whether an inspection follows the installation.
What should a generator installation quote include?
A written quote should name the generator model and output rating, the transfer switch, the fuel connection, labour, permit handling, the placement on your property, the schedule and the warranty terms. With the same items listed on each quote, you can compare offers fairly and spot anything left out.
Why do Evansville homes need backup power for long outages?
After the January 2009 ice storm, which dropped about one inch of ice from Evansville south and east, some outages lasted more than a week. If you rely on heat, a sump pump or medical devices, ask installers how long a unit can run on its fuel supply. Courier & Press (via Yahoo News) (source, opens in a new tab)
Can ice damage affect where a generator is placed?
Yes. The 2009 ice storm caused widespread tree damage, and fallen trees and limbs blocked many Evansville streets. When you get quotes, ask where the unit will sit, how far it is from large trees, and how it will be reached for service after a storm. National Weather Service Paducah (source, opens in a new tab)