Power Path Electric Urges Salt Lake City Homeowners to Use Safe Generator Hookups
Power Path Electric is encouraging Salt Lake City homeowners to follow Be Ready Utah guidance on outage preparedness
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Power Path Electric is encouraging Salt Lake City homeowners to follow Be Ready Utah guidance on outage preparedness and safe generator connections this winter.
Salt Lake City, UT (PRUnderground) November 9th, 2026
With winter storms on the way, Power Path Electric is encouraging Salt Lake City homeowners to plan now for how they will keep the lights and heat on during a power outage, and to make sure any backup generator is connected safely.
Power Path Electric, an Electrician Salt Lake City homeowners call for residential electrical work, said many households buy a portable generator after their first long outage without knowing how it should be connected to the home.
Be Ready Utah, the state’s emergency preparedness program, advises homeowners never to plug a generator into an outlet or connect it directly to a home’s main fuse box or circuit panel, because doing so can create a dangerous backfeed hazard for utility line crews.
According to Be Ready Utah, a generator that provides temporary power to a home’s wiring system must be connected through an approved transfer switch that complies with the National Electrical Code and local building codes, including permits, inspection and installation by a licensed electrician.
The program also warns that gasoline-powered generators produce carbon monoxide, and recommends making sure carbon monoxide and smoke detectors are installed and working.
“The extension cord through the window works in a pinch, but a lot of people try to go further and wire a generator into the house themselves,” said Hudson Hall of Power Path Electric. “That’s the part that can hurt someone, including the line crew working to get your power back. A transfer switch is what makes it safe.”
The company said a backup plan often starts with a look at the home’s panel. Older panels may lack room for a transfer switch or dedicated circuits, and electrical panel upgrades in salt lake city ut can provide the capacity and space a backup system needs.
Homeowners with electric vehicles have an added consideration. A home EV charger adds a significant new load, and the company recommends planning ev charger installation salt lake city and any backup power together, so the panel, the charger and the generator connection all fit.
For households weighing a new charger this winter, Power Path Electric handles ev charger installation in salt lake city ut, including a review of whether the existing service can support the new circuit.
Residents looking for an electrician salt lake city ut to review their outage plan can start with a few simple steps from Be Ready Utah: keep flashlights and batteries where they are easy to find, save the electric and gas company phone numbers, and learn how to shut off the home’s utilities safely.
“Most people don’t think about any of this until the power’s already out,” Hall said. “An hour of planning in November saves a lot of scrambling in January.”
Power Path Electric offers complimentary quotes and can be reached at (385) 319-1014.
About Power Path Electric
Power Path Electric is a residential and commercial electrical contractor based in Murray, Utah, serving Salt Lake City and surrounding communities. The company provides electrical repairs, panel upgrades, EV charger installation, generator and surge protection work, lighting, wiring and rewiring.
Media contact: Hudson Hall, Power Path Electric, (385) 319-1014, hello@powerpathelectric.com
