Power outages can happen anytime.
Severe weather isn’t the only cause. Outages can happen when you least expect them.
When the power goes out, everyday life stops.
Outages affect more than just the lights. They affect your home, your comfort, and your peace of mind.
Flooded Basements
Sump pumps don't work without power, which can lead to thousands in water damage.
Spoiled Food
Refrigerated and frozen food can spoil quickly, leading to waste and money out of your pocket.
Lost Work & Internet
Outages can interrupt remote work, online school, and communication when you need it most.
No Running Water
Well pumps need electricity. Without it, your water — and daily routines — stop.
Dead Devices
Phones, medical devices, and essential electronics can die when the power goes out.
Disrupted Comfort
The routines you rely on every day can quickly be put on hold.
Prepare for the Next Outage with GenerLink
Backup Power Made Simple
The GenerLink is a UL-Listed transfer switch that safely connects your portable generator to your home's electrical system, providing reliable backup power when you need it most.
Power Your Home - Without Extension Cords
Connect your generator with a single cord and power essential circuits through your existing outlets—no cords running through doors or windows.
Flexible Installation Options
Whether installed behind your meter or through a secondary meter box using the GenerLink Hybrid, GenerLink delivers the same safe and reliable backup power connection.
How the GenerLink Works
GenerLink safely connects your portable generator to your home's electrical system so you can restore power to essential circuits during an outage.
Step 1
Turn off home's main breaker and all other breakers.
Step 2
Plug cable into GenerLink until it clicks.
Step 3
Connect the GenerLok cord, then start your generator.
Step 4
Turn on main breaker and essential circuits, monitoring load.
What Can I Power?
Requirements vary by appliance, model, and age. The wattages shown below are typical running wattages to help estimate your backup power needs during an outage.
| Appliance / Device | Average Running Watts |
|---|---|
| Phone Charger | 5 – 15W |
| WiFi Router | 30 – 60W |
| Laptop | 80 – 150W |
| LED Lighting (per 10 bulbs) | 80 – 200W |
| Refrigerator / Freezer | 600 – 800W |
| Sump Pump (1/2 HP) | 800 – 1,200W |
| Microwave | 1,000 – 1,500W |
| Well Pump (1/2 HP) | 1,000 – 2,000W |
| Appliance / Device | Average Running Watts |
|---|---|
| Phone Charger | 5 – 15W |
| WiFi Router | 30 – 60W |
| Laptop | 80 – 150W |
| LED Lighting (per 10 bulbs) | 80 – 200W |
| Refrigerator / Freezer | 600 – 800W |
| Sump Pump (1/2 HP) | 800 – 1,200W |
| Microwave | 1,000 – 1,500W |
| Well Pump (1/2 HP) | 1,000 – 2,000W |
GenerLink Capacity
Supports generators up to
Supports generators up to
One GenerLink. Two Ways to Install.
Use our lookup tool below to find your GenerLink installation method.
Meter-Mounted Installation
Installed on the utility meter
$250-450
Estimated Average Installation cost
GenerLink
- Direct Install: Mounts behind electric meter
- Zero-rewire: Requires no breaker panel changes
- Automatic Safety: Built-in backfeed protection
OR
Meter-Adjacent Installation
Installed on a secondary meter box
$1,000-1,500
Estimated Average Installation cost
GenerLink Meter-Adjacent
- Flexible Install: Mounts adjacent to electric meter
- Zero-rewire: Requires no breaker panel changes
- Automatic Safety: Built-in backfeed protection
- Widely Compatible: Works with most utilities
- Future-proof: Remains during meter upgrades
Compare Your Backup Power Options
Compare GenerLink installation options with a traditional whole-home standby generator.
- Cost to Homeowner $1250 - $1950
- Installation Time 30 Minutes
- Electrical Modifications No
- Circuits Available Unlimited
- Surge Protection Yes
- Service Disconnect Yes
- UL Listed Yes
- Cost to Homeowner $2250 - $2950
- Installation Time Hours
- Electrical Modifications Yes
- Circuits Available Unlimited
- Surge Protection Yes
- Service Disconnect Yes
- UL Listed Yes
- Cost to Homeowner $14,000 - $18,000
- Installation Time Days
- Electrical Modifications Yes
- Circuits Available Varies
- Surge Protection No
- Service Disconnect Yes
- UL Listed Yes
Are you prepared if the power goes out tonight?
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Hear from GenerLink Customers
"Just used ours (GenerLink) the other day. Worked awesome! Thank you for making such an incredible product to bridge the gap. Absolutely love it."
- Chad, Maine
"Absolutely love ours.. had to use it already. Power was out for 2 days."
- Debbie, New Brunswick Canada
"Had mine for 9 years now. Love it!"
- Darren, Newfoundland Canada
"Just used it (GenerLink) for a 36 hour outage. Worked flawlessly."
- Ralph, New Brunswick Canada
"Excellent solution to power outages! Simple and effective. Love mine."
- Ken, Newfoundland Canada
"I love mine! I have had to use it many times due to hurricanes in Florida and it has worked well!! When the utility power goes out, I turn off unnecessary breakers, connect the generator to the GenerLink and we are lit up again. Highly recommend and worth the cost!"
- Randall, Florida
"I've had mine for 6 years. Have used it many times. Easy and safe with no back feeding issues. Even took it with me when I moved across the country. Expensive? Yes, but so is wasting $500 of meat in your freezer when the power is out for several days."
- Bill, Oregon
"I have owned mine 6 years and have to plug it in a couple times a year, it works awesome."
- Shane, Florida
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