Shocking Electric Solutions, Inc. installs generator hookups, transfer switches and the electrical side of whole-home standby generators for homeowners in Tyrone, GA. We are a Georgia licensed electrical contractor (license EN216120, Class II Unrestricted), IBEW Local 613 trained, and we have served Fayette and Coweta County homes since 2008 from our office at 1002 Highway 16 W, Suite A, in Newnan. Estimates are free, our work carries a 2-year warranty, and same-day and next-day appointments are often available.

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Generator power inlet installed beside the meter and main panel connection by Shocking Electric Solutions — A generator inlet mounted near the meter and main panel keeps the wire run short.

Backup Power for Tyrone Homes

Tyrone is a Fayette County town on Highway 74, between Peachtree City to the south and Fairburn to the north. It has a quieter, more spread-out feel than its neighbors, with many homes on larger, wooded lots. Those trees are part of the appeal, and they are also why outages happen when summer thunderstorms, tropical-storm remnants or winter ice bring limbs down on overhead lines.

When the power stays out for hours, the same needs come up: keeping the refrigerator and freezer cold, running the furnace fan or heat pump, keeping a sump pump or well pump going, powering medical equipment, and staying connected for work. Plenty of Tyrone residents work from home or commute toward Atlanta and the airport, and a long outage disrupts both. There are two good ways to solve it, and we wire both.

Portable Generator Hookups

A portable generator can carry the essentials if it is connected the right way. Never connect one with a double-ended cord plugged into a dryer or wall outlet. That sends power back onto the utility lines, putting line workers and neighbors at risk, and it can overheat wiring inside your walls. We install the safe options:

Power inlet and listed interlock kit made for your specific panel, so the main breaker and generator breaker can never be on together
Power inlet and manual transfer switch wired to the circuits you pick, such as the refrigerator, furnace fan, lights, outlets and the house-side well pump circuit
An inlet and cord matched to your generator’s rating so the connection is never the weak link

Whole-Home Standby Generators

A standby generator sits on a pad outside and runs on natural gas or propane. When the automatic transfer switch senses an outage, the generator starts on its own and restores power within seconds, whether you are home or not. When utility power returns, the switch hands the house back and the generator shuts down after a cool-down. For homes on larger lots with propane already on site, standby power is often a natural fit.

We handle the electrical side: sizing the automatic transfer switch, load management for big appliances such as air conditioners and electric ranges, wiring between the generator and the switch, and the connection at your panel. We work with the generator brand you choose, and a licensed gas contractor handles the fuel line. We coordinate with them so you are not managing every trade yourself.

Tyrone Details We Plan For

Permits: generator connections and standby installations are permitted and inspected. Inside town limits that goes through the Town of Tyrone, and outside it through Fayette County. We confirm which office covers your address and handle it.
Longer runs on bigger lots: the best spot for a standby unit is not always next to the panel. We plan placement and wire routes that meet manufacturer clearances from windows, doors and vents.
Panel space: older or full panels may not accept an interlock. If that is the case we may recommend an electrical panel upgrade in Tyrone first.
EV chargers: a charger is a big load. We usually leave it off the generator circuit list or manage it so the generator is not overloaded. See EV charger installation in Tyrone.
Surge protection: outages and restorations are when surges happen, so many homeowners pair backup power with whole-home surge protection.

How the Project Works

Free estimate to review your panel, service and the loads you want covered
Written plan for the inlet, interlock or transfer switch, wire sizes and locations
Permit and inspection through the correct office
Installation, often part of a day for inlet and interlock work and longer for standby units
Testing and a walkthrough of safe start-up and shut-down

Frequently Asked Questions

Portable hookup or standby generator: which should I choose?

A portable hookup covers the essentials and you start the generator yourself. A standby generator starts automatically and can cover most or all of the house. We walk through both at the free estimate.

Can a standby generator run central air?

Often, with a properly sized generator and load management that keeps big appliances from starting at the same time.

Are you a dealer for a generator brand?

No. We are electrical contractors, not a brand dealer. We install the electrical connection for the generator you choose.

Will my well pump run on the generator?

Yes, if the generator is sized for the pump’s starting surge. We include the house-side well pump circuit in the plan.

Can I plug my generator into an outlet?

No. Backfeeding through an outlet is dangerous and against code. Use a power inlet with an interlock or a transfer switch.

Get Your Tyrone Home Ready for the Next Outage

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 appointments are often available, and electrical emergencies can happen anytime, so call us. Google reviewers rate us 4.9 stars from 150 reviews. Done Right The First Time.

Generator Installation and Transfer Switches in Tyrone, GA