Shocking Electric Solutions, Inc. wires standby generators, automatic transfer switches and portable generator hookups for homes in Fayetteville, GA. We are a Georgia licensed electrical contractor (license EN216120), based in Newnan at 1002 Highway 16 W, Suite A, and we have worked in Fayette County homes since 2008. Every project starts with a free estimate, and our work is backed by a 2-year warranty.
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Backup Power for How Fayetteville Lives Now
Fayetteville has changed a lot in the last decade. Trilith, Pinewood Forest and the growth along Highway 54 and Highway 85 brought in many people who work from home, edit video, or run a business out of a spare bedroom. For them, a three-hour outage means lost work, not just warm milk. Further out, homes on larger lots in unincorporated Fayette County often rely on a private well and a septic pump, which stop the moment the power goes out. And some households have someone who depends on an oxygen concentrator or other powered medical equipment.
Each of those situations calls for a different backup plan. Before we talk equipment, we ask what has to stay on, for how long, and whether you want to walk outside and start a generator or have it happen on its own.
Option 1: Standby Generator With an Automatic Transfer Switch
A standby generator is permanently installed on a pad outside and runs on natural gas or propane. When the utility power drops, the automatic transfer switch (ATS) disconnects your home from the grid, starts the generator and switches the load over, usually in seconds. When power returns, it switches back and lets the generator cool down and shut off.
- Whole-home ATS: sized to the full electrical service, often with load management modules that temporarily shed the AC, water heater or range so the generator is not overloaded.
- Essential-circuit ATS: a smaller switch that feeds a subpanel with only the circuits you choose, such as the well pump, refrigerator, office, furnace and lights.
We handle the electrical side: switch sizing, conductor sizing, the connection at your meter or panel, control wiring and load management. A licensed gas contractor runs the fuel line, and we coordinate the schedule with them.
Option 2: Portable Generator Hookup
If a standby unit is more than you need, a portable generator can run the essentials safely when connected through a weatherproof power inlet and either a listed interlock kit or a manual transfer switch. Both prevent backfeeding, which is when generator power flows back onto the utility lines and endangers line workers. Never connect a generator by plugging a cord into a dryer outlet or wall receptacle, and never run a generator in a garage or near a window.
What We Look At in Fayetteville Homes
- Service size and panel condition: many 1970s and 1980s Fayetteville homes have older or full panels. An ATS can sometimes be installed as a combination service disconnect, and other times the panel needs work first. See electrical panel upgrades in Fayetteville.
- Well pumps: well pumps have a high starting load. We size the generator and transfer equipment so the pump can start while other loads are running.
- Your utility: Fayetteville homes are served by Georgia Power or Coweta-Fayette EMC. Whole-home transfer switches installed at the meter may require utility coordination, which we handle.
- Permits: we pull the electrical permit with the City of Fayetteville for in-town addresses or Fayette County for unincorporated ones, and meet the inspector.
- Placement and HOA: the generator must meet manufacturer clearances from windows, doors and vents. Planned communities often require design approval, so check with your HOA early.
Our Process
- Free estimate: we walk the house and panel and list what you need powered.
- Load calculation and proposal: generator size recommendation, transfer switch type and a written scope.
- Permits and coordination: electrical permit, utility coordination if needed, and scheduling with your gas contractor.
- Installation: transfer switch, wiring, load management and connection to the generator.
- Testing and walkthrough: we simulate an outage, confirm the switch transfers and returns correctly, and show you how the system works and how to keep it ready.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will a standby generator run my whole house?
It can, if it is sized for it, and load management makes that easier by staggering big appliances. Many homeowners choose an essential-circuit system instead. We will show you both options.
Can a generator keep my well pump running?
Yes, as long as the generator and transfer equipment are sized for the pump’s starting current. We check the pump and include it in the load calculation.
What about medical equipment?
Many homeowners put oxygen concentrators and other medical devices on generator circuits. If equipment is critical, talk with your doctor about a battery backup as well, because even an automatic generator takes a few seconds to pick up the load.
Do generators need maintenance?
Yes. Standby units run a short self-test on a schedule and need periodic service from the manufacturer’s dealer. Portable units should be started regularly with fresh fuel.
Is a permit required in Fayetteville?
Yes. Transfer switches, inlets and standby generators need an electrical permit and inspection. We take care of it.
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Plan Your Fayetteville Backup Power
Call (678) 552-9399, text (470) 516-7261, email info@shockingelectricsolutions.com, or book online. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, at 1002 Highway 16 W, Suite A, Newnan, GA 30263. Same-day and next-day estimate appointments are often available, and Google reviewers rate us 4.9 stars.