One company, no subcontractor
We are the dealer and the licensed electrician. The same Warren-based team sets the unit and runs the wiring, so nothing falls through the cracks between two companies.
Electrical / Generator Wiring
One team sets your Generac and wires it.
AK Heating & Cooling is an authorized Generac dealer and a licensed Ohio electrical contractor. That means the same Warren-based crew that places your standby generator also runs the wiring and installs the automatic transfer switch.
No waiting on an outside electrician.
Most generator companies set the unit and then hand you off to a separate electrician for the wiring and transfer switch. That means two schedules, two companies, and a longer wait before your generator actually works. We do it all under one roof.
As an authorized Generac dealer that is also licensed to wire, license #38179, we set the generator, run the wiring, and install the transfer switch in one coordinated project. One company, one crew, one point of contact.
When the grid drops, your home senses it and switches over automatically. No cords to drag out, no manual switches, no sitting in the dark waiting. The lights, furnace, fridge, and sump pump keep running.
What generator wiring covers.
Here is what we handle on a standby generator job.
- Wiring a Generac standby generator
- Installing the automatic transfer switch
- Setting up a sub-panel for backed-up circuits
- Choosing which circuits stay powered during an outage
- Sizing the generator to your home's real load
- Running conduit and conductors from the unit to the panel
- Confirming panel capacity to support the generator
- Coordinating the gas line connection for the unit
- Pulling permits and scheduling inspection
- Testing the automatic start and transfer
- Walking you through how the system runs
- Labeling the transfer switch and backed-up circuits clearly
How we set up your backup power.
How an AK Heating & Cooling visit works.
From the first visit to the first test run, here is what to expect.
- 1
In-home power assessment
We come out and talk through what you want running during an outage. The whole house, or just the essentials like heat, the fridge, and the sump pump. We size the right Generac unit and check that your panel can support it.
- 2
Permits and prep
We pull the electrical permit, coordinate the gas hookup, and set the pad for the generator. Because we run the whole job, there is no gap between the unit being set and the wiring being done.
- 3
Install and wire
Our licensed crew sets the generator, runs the wiring, and installs the automatic transfer switch and any sub-panel for your backed-up circuits. Everything is done to current Ohio code.
- 4
Test and inspection
We run a live test so you can watch the home switch over to generator power and back. We meet the inspector, get the sign-off, and show you how to run a weekly self-test.
Why choose AK for generator wiring.
Why homeowners pick AK Heating & Cooling.
A generator is only as good as the wiring behind it. Here is why homeowners trust us with both.
Authorized Generac dealer
We sell, install, and stand behind Generac standby generators. You get a properly matched unit and a crew that knows the product inside and out.
Licensed and insured
Ohio electrical contractor license #38179 and fully insured. Transfer switch and panel work needs to be done right and done legal.
24/7 emergency support
When the power goes out at 2 a.m. in a Northeast Ohio ice storm, you want a local team that answers. We are family-owned and around the corner, not a national call center.
Family-owned and BBB A+
Part of the AK family of companies with a BBB A+ rating. We live and work in the same valley you do.
Talk to a licensed local team.
Questions about your home? We will give you straight answers, no pressure.
Contact usFAQ
Frequently asked.
Do you really do the wiring too, or just set the generator?
We do both. A lot of generator sellers set the unit and then send a separate electrician for the wiring and transfer switch. Because we hold an Ohio electrical contractor license, #38179, our own crew runs the wiring and installs the transfer switch. One company, one schedule, no waiting on an outside electrician to finish the job.
What is an automatic transfer switch and do I need one?
The transfer switch is the brain that connects your generator to your home's electrical panel. When it senses the grid go down, it automatically switches your home over to generator power, then switches back when the power returns. With an automatic switch you do nothing. No cords, no flipping levers, no being home to start it. It is the heart of a true standby system.
Can the generator run my whole house or just some circuits?
Both options are on the table, and we help you decide. Some homeowners back up the whole house. Others choose the essentials, like the furnace, fridge, well or sump pump, and a few outlets, using a sub-panel for the backed-up circuits. We size the right Generac unit for whichever path you pick and tell you honestly what each option needs.
Will my generator turn on by itself when the power goes out?
Yes. A standby Generac with an automatic transfer switch starts on its own within seconds of an outage, even if you are not home. It runs on natural gas or propane, so there is no fuel to store or refill. When the grid comes back, it shuts itself down and goes back to standby. We show you how it all works before we leave.
Do you handle the permit and gas connection?
Yes. We pull the electrical permit, coordinate the gas line connection for the unit, and schedule the inspection. Because we run the full project, the electrical and the fuel side are handled by one team that talks to each other. You do not have to play go-between for two different contractors.
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Serving Northeast Ohio.
Same-day dispatch from our Warren shop across five counties.
Customer Reviews
What NE Ohio says about AK Heating & Cooling
4.9 avg· 72+ reviews
“Furnace went out on a Sunday night. AK had a tech in the driveway in 90 minutes, parts on the truck, and we were warm before kids' bedtime. Worth every dollar of the maintenance plan.”
“Our restaurant walk-in went down at 6am. AK answered the after-hours line on the second ring and had us running before lunch service. We've switched all of our refrigeration work to them.”
“Had Generac install, AC tune-up, and a humidifier swap done across two visits. One bill, one company, real techs. This is what local service is supposed to feel like.”
Clark's Tip · Power Outage Safety
Test your generator before storm season
A standby generator runs a short self-test on its own each week, but it pays to watch one run before the first big storm. Listen for a smooth start and check that the indicator light is green. If anything sounds or looks off, call us before you need it, not during the outage. A two-minute check now beats a cold, dark night later.
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