Whole-home standby generators · Atlanta, GA

Keep your whole home powered when the grid goes down.

Professionally installed standby generators and automatic transfer switches. We help you stay comfortable, safe and connected during power outages.

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5-year installation warranty
Free estimates

The problem

When the power goes out, your home shouldn't stop.

Severe weather, equipment failures and grid issues can cause unexpected outages in Atlanta. A standby generator can keep your essential or whole-home loads running, depending on your home's needs and system design.

HVAC and comfort

Keep your heating and cooling running so your home stays comfortable.

Refrigerator and appliances

Prevent spoiled food and keep your important appliances powered.

Security and internet

Keep your security systems, Wi-Fi and communication running.

Essential circuits

Power the circuits that matter most, or your entire home depending on the system size.

How it works

A simple, automatic process.

Your standby generator and transfer switch work together to keep your home powered with minimal interruption.

01

Utility power fails

When the grid goes down, your system detects the loss of power.

02

Generator detects the outage

The standby generator automatically starts.

03

Transfer switch moves the load

The automatic transfer switch safely transfers power to your home.

04

Generator powers your home

Your selected essential loads or your entire home keep running, depending on the system design.

Our solution

One system. Automatic backup power.

We design and install complete standby generator systems with automatic transfer switches, tailored to your home's electrical loads and service setup.

Evaluate your electrical load and power needs
Determine the right generator size for your home
Install the standby generator
Install and wire the automatic transfer switch
Coordinate permits and inspections when required
Test the system and ensure everything is working properly

The right system design depends on your home's electrical loads, service setup and your specific goals.

What we handle

Complete generator installation services.

Generator installation

Professional installation of standby generators for homes.

Automatic transfer switches

Installation and wiring of automatic transfer switches.

Electrical panel assessment

Evaluate your electrical panel and service capacity.

Load evaluation and sizing

Help determine the right generator size for your home.

Generator-to-home wiring

Safe and code-compliant wiring and connections.

Testing and commissioning

Full system testing to ensure reliable operation.

Permit & inspection coordination

We handle permits and inspections when required.

Future electrical upgrades

Discuss options for panel upgrades or additional circuits if needed.

Why homeowners choose Swift Wire.

5-year installation warranty

Our work is backed by a 5-year installation warranty.

Clear pricing before work starts

You'll get a detailed estimate so you know what to expect.

Permits and inspections handled

We take care of the permits and coordinate inspections when required.

Careful planning around shutoffs

We plan the work to minimize disruption to your home.

Clean worksite

We respect your home and keep the job site clean.

Residential & commercial experience

We handle both residential and commercial electrical work across Atlanta.

Get a free estimate

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

Here are answers to common questions about standby generators and transfer switches.

A permanently installed generator that sits outside your home and starts on its own when the power goes out, so you are not dragging out a portable unit and extension cords.

It senses the outage, disconnects your home from the utility and connects it to the generator, then switches back when the power returns. It is also what stops generator power backfeeding into the street.

Either the essential circuits you choose or the whole house. It comes down to the generator size and how the system is designed.

We look at your electrical loads, your service and what you can't afford to lose, then size the generator to that instead of to the biggest unit on the shelf.

Yes. With an automatic transfer switch the generator starts on its own when the grid goes down and hands power back when it returns.

Yes. If your job needs a permit or inspection, we handle it.

Standby generators need routine maintenance on the schedule the manufacturer sets. We'll walk you through what your unit needs when we install it.

It depends on the generator, the site and whether the panel needs work. You get a timeline along with your free estimate.

Don't wait for the next outage.

Get a free generator estimate.