How to Move a Generator Transfer Switch

A transfer switch is wired directly into your home's electrical panel, so this is not a DIY disconnect. Hire a licensed electrician, and your only hands-on job is protecting the unit safely in transit.

Pro tip: Photograph every wire and breaker label before disconnection; a clear photo set makes the electrician's reinstall faster and safer.

Watch out: Never disconnect or reinstall a transfer switch yourself; it is wired into the main panel at line voltage and mistakes are lethal or start fires.

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