Generator Inlet Installation
A generator inlet — also called a power inlet box — lets you safely connect a portable generator directly to your home’s electrical panel. Instead of running extension cords through windows or doors, your generator plugs into a weatherproof outdoor inlet, and power is distributed through your breaker panel to the circuits that matter most.
Swartz Green Electric installs generator inlets with a manual transfer switch or interlock kit, so your home is powered safely during outages — and utility workers are protected from dangerous backfeed.
Why Houston Homeowners Need a Generator Inlet
Storm Preparedness — Houston’s hurricane season and severe storms can knock out power for days. A generator inlet keeps your home running when the grid goes down.
Safe & Code-Compliant — A properly installed transfer switch prevents dangerous backfeed to utility lines, protecting both your family and lineworkers restoring power.
Whole-Home Power — Power your refrigerator, lights, AC, medical equipment, and more — no dangerous extension cords running through doors or windows.
How It Works
Our licensed electricians install a weatherproof inlet box on the exterior of your home and connect it to your electrical panel using a transfer switch or interlock kit. When the power goes out:
• Start your portable generator and let it warm up
• Plug your generator’s power cord into the inlet box
• Flip the interlock or transfer switch to generator power
• Your selected circuits receive safe, reliable power
When utility power returns, simply reverse the steps — no risk of backfeed, no hazards, no headaches.