Transfer Switches for Generators It will take an electrician three to four hours to install a transfer switch, and will cost about $200 to $400 in labor. They can be added with manual or automatic functionality.

Is 10000 watts enough for a house?

Small camping generators provide anywhere between 1,000 to 3,000 Watts. Heavy-duty generators for home and construction sites can deliver more than 10,000 watts. That amount of power is usually enough to run the most critical household appliances as well as demanding electric tools.