A generator is only as safe and useful as the switch that connects it to your home. The transfer switch decides where your power comes from at any given moment, and when it is sized or wired incorrectly, even a brand-new generator can put your family and any utility crews on the line at risk. Revival Electric installs generator transfer switches for homes and businesses across Hellertown and the Lehigh Valley, making sure the handoff between the grid and your backup power happens cleanly, automatically, and within code.
Founded and run from Hellertown, Pennsylvania, Revival Electric is a third-generation electrical contractor serving Bethlehem, Easton, Allentown, and the surrounding Lehigh Valley communities. Generator transfer switch installation is a core part of the company's backup-power work, covering both automatic and manual switches, correct amperage sizing, panel integration, and code-compliant wiring. The company is led by owner Michael Cantilina, a licensed electrician with 23 years in the field and Generac certification, and the team installs transfer switches that keep your generator, your home, and the line crews safe.
Some homeowners buy a generator, run a few extension cords, or rely on an older setup that backfeeds power into the house through an outlet. It seems to work, the lights come on, and everything feels fine until it is not. Backfeeding sends electricity in directions it was never meant to travel, and an undersized or improvised switch can overheat, fail, or energize the utility line while crews are working to restore it.
The danger traces back to a missing or improper transfer switch. Without one, there is no clean separation between your generator and the grid. Power can flow backward onto the utility line, breakers can carry loads they were never rated for, and the connection points that should isolate one source from another simply are not there. An outlet or a hand-rigged connection cannot do the job a transfer switch is built for.
We correct that by installing a transfer switch matched to your generator and your panel. The crew reviews your electrical service, calculates the load the switch needs to carry, and selects either an automatic switch that flips on its own or a manual switch you control, depending on your setup and budget. From there we mount the switch, wire it into the panel, separate the circuits you want backed up, and label everything clearly. Permits and inspection are part of the job, and we test the full handoff before calling it done.
With the right switch in place, your generator and the grid stay completely separate. When utility power fails, the switch moves your selected circuits to backup safely and returns them when the line comes back. Line crews are protected, your panel carries only what it should, and power flows where it belongs without guesswork or risk.
A correctly installed transfer switch is the quiet hero of any backup-power setup. Here is what it does for your home and the people working around it.
The switch creates a hard break between your generator and the utility line, which stops dangerous backfeeding and keeps power from traveling back onto a line that crews may be repairing.
We size the transfer switch to the actual circuits it will carry, so it never runs hotter than it should or trips under a load it cannot handle. The result is steady, safe power during every outage.
Some homeowners want an automatic switch that handles everything on its own, while others prefer a manual switch they operate themselves. We install both and help you decide which approach suits your home and budget.
The switch ties into your existing electrical panel with clearly labeled circuits, so you always know what your generator is backing up and your system stays easy to service later.
Our generator transfer switch installations carry a one-year workmanship warranty. If our work ever needs a second look within that period, we come back and make it right at no cost to you.
A transfer switch rarely stands alone. If you are putting together a complete backup-power plan, these related Revival Electric services connect directly to this one.
A switch needs a generator to feed it. Our Standby Generator Installation service covers sizing, equipment selection, and full setup of whole-home Generac and Kohler systems built for the long haul.
Switches and generators both benefit from regular attention. Our Generator Maintenance and Troubleshooting service keeps the entire system tested and reliable and tracks down faults when something stops behaving correctly.
To see how installation, switchgear, and upkeep fit together, the Generator Services hub gathers the company's full backup-power offering in one place.
A transfer switch is a safety-critical component, so the hands installing it matter. Here is why people across the area bring this job to Revival Electric.
As a third-generation electrician with 23 years of experience, Michael Cantilina has wired and corrected enough systems to know how a transfer switch should be installed and where shortcuts cause trouble.
Generac certification means transfer switches paired with Generac generators are installed to the manufacturer's standard, keeping your equipment warranty valid and your system running as designed.
Revival Electric works to OSHA safety standards on every job, which counts for the most on safety-critical work like this, where a careless connection can put both your family and utility crews in harm's way.
The company's Home Initiative provides a free electrical job each month to a nominated family in the community, and that same care carries into paid work, where customers are treated like neighbors rather than invoices.
You get an honest estimate at no cost, a clear explanation of automatic versus manual options, and financing if you need it. No surprises wait at the end of the job.
It controls where your home draws power, moving your circuits between the utility line and your generator. Done right, it keeps the two sources from ever connecting, which protects your home and any line crews working in the Hellertown area during an outage.
You need a transfer switch. Feeding a generator through an outlet, often called backfeeding, is unsafe and against code throughout the Lehigh Valley. A proper switch is the only way to connect a generator to your home's wiring safely and legally.
It comes down to how hands-off you want to be. An automatic switch starts your generator and moves your circuits on its own, while a manual switch puts you in control. We walk Hellertown-area homeowners through both during the free estimate and recommend the right fit.
In most cases, yes. We assess your existing generator and panel, then install a switch sized to match. If the equipment is not compatible, we will tell you honestly before any work starts.
Yes. Municipalities throughout the Lehigh Valley require permits and inspection for this work. Revival Electric handles the paperwork and schedules the inspection so your installation is fully approved.
FAQs reviewed by Michael Cantilina, owner of Revival Electric and a licensed, certified electrician.
A generator without the right switch is a risk you do not need to carry. Revival Electric will size and install a transfer switch that protects your Hellertown home, your equipment, and the crews who keep the grid running. Get in touch today for a free estimate and a clear plan.
Business Name: Revival Electric
Address: Hellertown, PA, 18055
Phone: 610-222-5907
Business Hours:
Mon - Fri: 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sat-Sun: Closed
Financing Available
One-year Warranty
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