On October 21, 2026, Jackery announced a partnership with Qmerit, a network of electrical contractors, so that buyers of its larger home backup systems can arrange a professional installation through Jackery. If you were weighing a portable power station as a stand-in for a standby generator, this changes the buying process more than it changes the hardware.
What was announced
According to Jackery's release, the company has tied up with Qmerit, which it describes as North America's largest network of certified electrical contractors. Jackery says the link gives customers access to more than 15,000 background-checked, licensed and insured electrical technicians across all 50 states. Those figures are the companies' own claims, and the release does not say how they are verified.
The release describes the process in four steps. A homeowner who buys an eligible system paired with a transfer switch can start the installation process with Qmerit through Jackery. They request a quote, complete a short online evaluation of their home's electrical setup and upload photos of their breaker panel. Qmerit then connects them with a local electrician. Jackery says that electrician handles the scope of work, city permits, the final installation and payment.
The rollout starts with two products: the Jackery Explorer 5000 Plus and the HomePower 3600 Plus. The release calls both circuit-connectable and says that, in complete configurations, they can power essential appliances and an entire home for days during an outage. It also lists capacities from 3.5kWh up to 60kWh and continuous AC output from 3600W to 14400W for the HomePower line.
Jackery's Director of Installation Partners said the aim is "removing one of the biggest roadblocks to large-scale home power backup in the U.S."
What the announcement does not say
The release is a marketing document, and several things a buyer needs are missing from it:
- No installation price. It talks about an upfront, transparent quote and eliminating surprise costs, but gives no figure, range or example job.
- No definition of "eligible system". It names two products for the launch but does not say which transfer switch or accessory kit counts.
- No timeline. There is no stated wait between the quote, the permit and the finished job.
- No warranty or liability terms for the installation work, or for who answers if the electrician and the manufacturer disagree about a fault.
- No local detail. Permit rules and code requirements differ by city and county, and the release does not claim otherwise.
Why it matters to buyers
Portable power stations are sold as plug-and-play. A battery that powers a whole house through the breaker panel is a different job: it involves a transfer switch, panel work and usually a permit. The release itself says installation is often the hardest part of home backup, and that integrating a transfer switch into a breaker panel means navigating local building codes, pulling permits and finding a qualified electrician.
Jackery's own storefront shows how far the range has moved in this direction. At the time of writing, Jackery's US homepage lists a Home Backup System Installation Service in its service menu, lists a Smart Transfer Switch and a Manual Transfer Switch among its accessories, and shows bundles. For example, it lists the HomePower 3600 Plus on its own at $1,709.00 against a crossed-out $1,899.00. Those are sale prices and may change, and the page does not show what an installation adds.
The Qmerit tie-up is not the only Jackery partnership in the news this week. Expedition Portal's October 23 round-up reports a Jackery solar package offered as an option on a new electric travel trailer. Together they show the brand pushing its power stations into larger systems, where the purchase is a project and not a gadget.
What to check before you order
- Get the quote first. The release says the process starts with a quote. Ask for the full installed cost, split into equipment, labour, permit fees and any panel upgrade, before you pay for the battery.
- Confirm the exact bundle. Ask Jackery which transfer switch and cables the programme requires for your model, and whether it is sold separately.
- Ask who pulls the permit. The release says the electrician secures city permits. Get that in writing, and ask your local building department what applies where you live.
- Check the contractor. Licensing rules vary by state. Verify the electrician's licence and insurance with your state or local licensing authority rather than relying on the network's description.
- Read the warranty split. Ask what the product warranty covers if a fault is traced to installation, and what workmanship cover the electrician gives.
- Treat the sale price as a snapshot. Discounts on the storefront can change, so compare the installed total, not the headline battery price.
When you may not need any of this
If your goal is to run a fridge, a router and some lights for a few hours, a power station plugged directly into those devices needs no panel work and no electrician. The Qmerit route only matters if you want the battery to feed your home's circuits. Ask a qualified electrician what your home needs, and follow the manufacturer's manual and local rules. NerdBible does not give electrical or legal advice.
The bottom line
Pairing a battery maker with a contractor network can take real friction out of buying home backup, and it is a sign that the category is shifting from camping gear toward home equipment. But until the installed price, the eligible bundles and the warranty split are published, the announcement is a promise of a process, not a price. Ask for those three things before you commit.
