After the multi-day outages of recent years, backup power has become standard in Connecticut homes. The choice usually comes down to a whole house standby generator or a portable generator with a proper transfer switch. Candge Electrics installs both — here's how to decide.
Standby generators
- Start automatically within seconds, even when you're away.
- Run on natural gas or propane — no refueling in a storm.
- Sized from 10kW (essentials) to 26kW+ (whole home with central air).
- Require a concrete pad, gas line, automatic transfer switch and permits.
Portable generators with a transfer switch
- Lower upfront cost.
- Require you to roll it out, start it and refuel it with gasoline.
- A manual transfer switch or interlock kit with an inlet lets you power selected circuits safely — never backfeed through a dryer outlet.
A third option: battery backup
Home batteries are silent and fuel-free, ideal for shorter outages and for homes with solar. Many families pair a battery with a generator.
Sizing it right
Well pumps, sump pumps, furnaces, refrigerators and medical equipment are the essentials. Add central air, an electric range and an EV charger and you're into whole-home territory. Candge Electrics performs a load calculation on every generator installation so you don't overbuy.
We install generators across Connecticut — Ridgefield, Avon, Madison, Tolland, Woodstock and beyond. Call (833) 652-8933.
Candge Electrics serves every city in Connecticut. Find your local electrician page or call (833) 652-8933.