Winter in Southeast Texas may not always bring snow, but it can bring storms, grid strain, and unexpected power loss — especially in rural or fringe areas. If you haven’t thought about backup power yet, now is a good time. At Switch Electric, we provide generator and EV charger installation and maintenance — helping homes and businesses stay powered when it really matters.
When It’s Time to Consider a Home Generator
- You’ve Had Past Outages That Lasted more Than a Few Hours
Even one extended outage — from storms, equipment failure, or grid issues — can cause refrigerated food spoilage, discomfort, or even risk for homes with temperature-sensitive equipment. A standby generator with automatic transfer can switch on quickly when power drops. - Critical Loads at Your Home or Business
If someone in your household depends on medical devices, if you work from home, or if your business can’t afford downtime — those are strong reasons to have reliable backup power. - Protecting Sensitive Electronics and Appliances
Power surges, voltage dips, or repeated outages can damage expensive equipment: HVAC, computers, refrigerators, smart home systems. A whole-home generator installation (or portable system properly wired) helps mitigate those risks. - Weather Forecasts & Storm Season Reminders
Southeast Texas is no stranger to seasonal storms from fall into winter. Rain, wind, even lesser tropical systems can cause power lines to fail. It’s much easier to arrange generator installation before you need it. - Planning an EV Charger Installation or Major Upgrade
If your home is being upgraded — maybe you want a new EV charger or you’re adding lots of new electrical demand — a generator helps ensure your new capacity isn’t disrupted during outages.
How Switch Electric Handles Generator & EV Charger Installations
- From standby generators for both residential & commercial customers, to EV charger installation and ongoing support, Switch Electric offers full-service solutions.
- We help clients in Port Neches, Beaumont, Port Arthur, Nederland, Groves, Bridge City, Orange, Vidor, Silsbee, Lumberton, plus beyond.
- Our electricians make sure system design, permits, safety, and efficiency are handled—so your generator or charger is properly integrated into your existing electrical system without overloading it.
