Plugging a portable generator into a wall outlet to power your house — backfeeding — can electrocute lineworkers, start fires, and void your insurance. Here is why it is illegal and what SW Florida homeowners should do instead.
June 28, 2026
Generator inlet box vs. transfer switch — what Fort Myers homeowners actually need for safe hurricane backup power, and why backfeeding a wall outlet is never the answer.
June 24, 2026
After Hurricane Ian, portable generator sales in SW Florida went through the roof. Hardware stores sold out within hours of landfall. Neighbors loaned them to each other. Some…
May 27, 2026
Mr Electric
Cape Coral has more miles of canal waterfront than any other city in the world — a fact that makes it one of the most beautiful places to…
May 17, 2026
Fort Myers is one of the best places to live in the country — right up until a storm rolls in off the Gulf and the power goes…
May 11, 2026
Quick Answer: A portable generator in the 5,000–7,500-watt range handles most Florida homes during a hurricane outage — keeping the refrigerator cold, a window AC unit running, lights…
May 3, 2026
Mr Electric
Hurricane season 2026 runs June 1 – November 30. The best time to install a Generac whole-home generator in Cape Coral is before the season — here's why and how.
April 23, 2026
