Generator inlets
An inlet is a weatherproof connection on the outside of your home. You plug your portable generator into it with a rated cord instead of running extension cords through windows and doors.
Portable generator connections
Generator Inlets & Interlocks in Asheville, Hendersonville & Surrounding Communities
Be ready for mountain storms with a safe, professionally installed connection for your portable generator. Tenz Electric installs generator inlets, interlocks and generator sub-panels for homes from Waynesville to Asheville and Hendersonville.
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What we handle
Safe connections for your portable generator
Extension cords through a window are a hassle, and plugging a generator into a wall outlet is dangerous. A proper inlet and interlock let you power the circuits you need, safely.
Generator interlocks
An interlock is a mechanical device on your panel that prevents the main breaker and the generator breaker from being on at the same time. That stops dangerous backfeed onto utility lines.
Generator sub-panels
A generator sub-panel groups the circuits you want during an outage — such as the refrigerator, furnace, well pump and some lights — so switching over is simple.
Matched to your generator
We match the inlet, cord and breaker to your generator's output and help you choose which circuits to power during an outage.
Know the signs
Is a generator connection right for you?
- You own a portable generator or plan to buy one
- You run extension cords through windows during outages
- Winter storms or high winds knock out your power
- You rely on a well pump, freezer or equipment that has to keep running
Our process
What working with Tenz looks like
- 1
Call or book online
Tell us what's happening. We confirm a real arrival window.
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Diagnose properly
A qualified electrician finds the actual cause — not the easy guess.
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Options & upfront price
You see straight forward options and approve the price before work starts.
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Do the work, clean up
Permitted where required, labeled, tested and left tidy.
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Stand behind it
Our best-in-the-business 5-year part guarantee and lifetime labor guarantee.
Upfront, straight forward pricing
You approve the price before we pick up a tool. No hourly surprises, no add-ons at the end.
We stand behind the work
Our best-in-the-business 5-year part guarantee and lifetime labor guarantee.
Questions
Generator Inlets & Interlocks FAQs
Still unsure? Call our Arden office and we'll walk you through it in plain English.
What is a generator inlet?
A weatherproof, outdoor connection point for your portable generator. You plug the generator into the inlet with a rated cord, and the inlet feeds your panel.
What does an interlock do?
It mechanically prevents the main breaker and the generator breaker from being on at the same time, so generator power can't flow back onto utility lines.
Why not plug the generator into a wall outlet?
Backfeeding a home through an outlet can energize utility lines and endanger line workers and neighbors, and it can damage your wiring and the generator. An inlet with an interlock is the safe way to connect.
Will it work with the portable generator I already have?
We check your generator's output and connection type and match the inlet, cord and breaker to it.
Is financing available?
Yes. Flexible monthly payment options are available for portable generator connections. Financing is provided by third-party lending partners and is subject to credit approval.
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Where we work
Portable generator connections for homes in Waynesville, Canton, Asheville, Hendersonville and surrounding communities across Haywood, Buncombe, and Henderson Counties.
Service area: Buncombe, Henderson, and Haywood Counties
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