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Automatic Transfer Switch Installation

Licensed Miami Electrician • #EC13012419 • 24/7 Available

Automatic Transfer Switch Installation

Automatic transfer switches make generator backup truly seamless—detecting power outages and switching to generator power within seconds, without any human intervention. Solomon Electric installs automatic transfer switches for both standby generators and portable units throughout South Florida, providing the convenience and reliability families need during hurricanes and outages.

Licensed FL EC13012419
24/7 Emergency Response
0 Second Transfer Time
0+ ATS Installed
0+ Years Experience
4.9 Star Rating

Why Upgrade to Automatic Transfer Switch?

Manual transfer requires you to be home during outages. Automatic switching provides protection even when you're away.

Away When Power Goes Out

Manual transfer means no protection when you're not home. Automatic switches detect outages and start your generator whether you're there or not.

Middle-of-Night Outages

Who wants to go outside at 2 AM during a storm to start a generator? Automatic transfer switches handle outages while you sleep.

Protecting Medical Equipment

Home medical equipment can't wait for you to notice an outage. Automatic transfer ensures continuous power for critical health devices.

Protecting Freezers and Refrigerators

Food spoils during extended outages. While a manual switch requires your presence, automatic transfer protects food even when you're away.

Upgrading from Manual Interlock

If you have a portable generator with interlock kit, upgrading to automatic transfer adds convenience while maintaining code compliance.

Want True Backup Protection

Real backup power works automatically. If you want protection you can count on regardless of circumstances, automatic transfer is essential.

Our Transfer Switch Installation Process

1

System Assessment

We evaluate your generator capacity, determine which loads to prioritize, and select appropriate transfer switch size and type.

2

Load Circuit Selection

We identify essential circuits to receive backup power—refrigerator, well pump, medical equipment, selected lights—matched to generator capacity.

3

Permit Application

Transfer switch installation requires electrical permits. We handle permit applications and ensure code compliance.

4

Professional Installation

We install the automatic transfer switch adjacent to your panel, move essential circuits to protected subpanel, and connect generator interface.

5

Testing and Training

We test automatic operation under simulated outage, verify transfer timing, and demonstrate system operation including maintenance requirements.

Benefits of Automatic Transfer Switch

Seamless Protection

Power transfers within seconds of outage detection—often before lights even flicker off. No intervention required.

Protection When Away

Whether you're sleeping, at work, or on vacation, automatic transfer protects your home whenever outages occur.

Safe and Legal

Automatic transfer switches prevent dangerous back-feed automatically, meeting all code requirements for generator connection.

Return to Normal

When utility power returns, automatic switches transfer back and signal the generator to shut down—completely hands-free.

Automatic Transfer Switch Installation in South Florida

Make your generator backup truly seamless with automatic transfer switch installation from Solomon Electric. Our ATS installations detect power outages and switch to generator power within seconds—protecting your home whether you're present or away. Essential protection for South Florida's hurricane-prone region.

Hands-Free Backup Power

Manual generator start and transfer requires you to be home during outages. Automatic transfer switches provide protection around the clock—detecting outages, starting your generator, and transferring power without any intervention. When utility power returns, they transfer back automatically.

Essential Circuit Protection

Most residential automatic transfer installations protect essential circuits—refrigerator, lighting, well pump, medical equipment—sized to your generator's capacity. We help you prioritize which circuits matter most and configure the system to protect what's important to your family.

Hurricane Season Preparation

Solomon Electric installs automatic transfer switches throughout Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, and all South Florida communities. Prepare before hurricane season—get the automatic protection that works even during overnight storms or when you're away from home.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to the most common questions about our electrical services and availability.

An ATS monitors utility power. When it detects an outage, it sends a start signal to your generator. Once the generator is running and stable, it transfers your home's load to generator power—typically within 10-30 seconds. When utility power returns, it transfers back and stops the generator.
Some automatic transfer switches work with portable generators that have electric start. However, most portable generators require manual start, limiting automation. For true automatic operation, a standby generator with remote start capability is recommended.
Whole-house ATS powers your entire panel—requiring a generator large enough for all loads. Essential circuit ATS powers only selected circuits (refrigerator, lights, medical equipment) allowing a smaller generator. Most residential installations use essential circuit approach.
That depends on your generator size, not the ATS. We size transfer switches for your generator output and select circuits to protect based on available capacity. Larger generators can power more circuits.
Automatic transfer works best with standby generators designed for automatic operation. Some portable generators support automatic start with additional equipment. We can assess your current generator and recommend options.
Quality ATS units last 20+ years with proper maintenance. They're designed for reliable operation over many transfer cycles. Regular testing (running your generator monthly) exercises the transfer mechanism and verifies operation.

Client Testimonials

What Our Customers Say

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Professional Automatic Transfer Switch Installation in South Florida

Solomon Electric provides automatic transfer switch installation for residential and commercial customers across Miami-Dade and Broward counties. Select your city to see local projects and FAQs.

Ready to Get Started?

Contact Solomon Electric today for a free consultation. Our licensed electricians are ready to help with your automatic transfer switch installation needs in South Florida.

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