Ortts Electric, Inc.
Backup Generator Installation in the Shenandoah Valley
When the grid goes down in the Valley, it can stay down. Ortts Electric installs backup generators and transfer switches that keep your heat, well pump, and essentials running — automatically, without you having to do a thing.
116 B North High Street
Edinburg, VA 22824
(540) 459-2662
Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
A power outage can do more than turn off the lights — it can shut down heating and cooling, spoil food, interrupt well pumps, disable medical equipment, and cut off communication. A backup generator ensures your home stays comfortable, safe, and functional when the grid goes down.
Ortts Electric installs standby generator wiring and transfer switch solutions for homeowners in Edinburg, VA and surrounding Shenandoah Valley communities. Whether you want protection for key systems or whole-home automatic backup, we help you choose the right setup and install it safely and professionally.
Why Would I Need a Backup Generator?
- You experience frequent outages or flickering power
- You rely on well pumps, sump pumps, or home medical equipment
- Your refrigerator or freezer has spoiled food from past outages
- You work from home and need uninterrupted power
- You want peace of mind during storms and winter outages
- You live in a rural area with slower utility restoration times
Even short outages can lead to water loss (well pumps), sump failure, or HVAC shutdown — which can become costly very quickly.
What Does Our Process Include?
We install and wire generator systems based on your home’s needs:
- Assessment of your home’s critical loads and usage
- Guidance choosing the right size/type of generator
- Installation of a manual or automatic transfer switch
- Dedicated wiring to essential circuits or whole-home power
- Safe panel integration and grounding
- Final testing to ensure a reliable switchover
We can install homeowner-supplied units or help you determine which brands and fuel types are best for your long-term needs.
Whole-Home vs. Essential Circuits
Depending on your goals and budget, you can choose:
- Essential Circuit Backup: Powers key areas such as heating, refrigeration, well pump, internet, and lighting.
- Whole-Home Backup: Runs virtually everything in the house automatically during an outage.
We’ll recommend the best approach based on power usage and installation location.
Why Choose Ortts Electric?
- Local, licensed electrician serving Shenandoah Valley homeowners
- Clean, safe workmanship and respect for your property
- No upselling — just honest recommendations based on your home’s needs
- Reliable scheduling (next-day or soonest availability)
- Built for long-term safety and efficiency
Whether you want to protect essential circuits or keep your whole home powered, we’ll help you choose the right system and handle everything from permits to final testing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — we install transfer switches, standby units, and safe generator hookups.
That depends on the generator size. We can size a system based on your needs.
We handle everything from permitting to final testing.