HOME BACKUP GENERATOR

Most houses run off electricity supplied by a power company, and sometimes, the power goes out due to storms, accidents, or other unforeseen circumstances. While power companies are generally consistent when it comes to keeping the power flowing, outages still frequently occur. Often, these outages last only a few minutes, and everything in your home quickly goes back to normal. But, in a worst-case scenario, power could be disrupted for hours or even days.

A backup generator provides emergency electricity to your home when power from your power company is disrupted for whatever reason. These are also called standby generators or whole home generators and are installed outside of your home much like your home air conditioning's condenser unit. Standby generators come in a variety of wattage capacities and fuel types and are made to kick on automatically whenever the system detects an outage. Propane, natural gas, diesel, and gasoline are common fuel types widely used today with these generators.

While a portable generator is an excellent option for limited use during an emergency, there are several disadvantages when compared to a dedicated automatic home backup generator. First, portable generators are constrained in size and capacity, forcing users to prioritize what to keep running at the expense of other needs. Second, many portable generators are pull-start or cannot otherwise be remotely started, which could be dangerous during a lightning storm, heavy rain, or intense wind. And finally, limited fuel capacity restricts how long and how often they can be run during an emergency.

A home standby generator solves these problems by providing adequate power to your home, starting automatically whenever an outage is detected, and offering the ability to run for extended periods without constant refueling.

A standby generator is designed to step in and take the place of your power company during an outage. These generators can power appliances, lights, HVAC systems, well pumps, modems and wireless routers, medical devices (such as oxygen concentrators), security systems, TVs, and more. Depending on the capacity of the generator, large appliances such as a washing machine and dryer can also be powered if you really need to finish that load during an outage.

Every home is different. Your specific needs might not be the same as your next-door neighbor's. Anyone considering a standby generator should speak to an expert to determine what capacity and fuel type best suits their individual needs. Thankfully, generators come in all kinds of capacities with various fuel sources, meaning you can choose a generator that's just right for your home.

With proper maintenance, your standby generator can function for decades to come. Fuel type, usage, load, and build quality all factor into how long your generator might last. For more information, we recommend speaking with one of our experts.

Our professional technicians are trained and experienced in standby generator installations. For your safety and the safety of your home, we recommend installation from someone who fully understands the process and any risks associated with setup and configuration. Electricity can be deadly. Our technicians provide peace of mind that your generator will be installed correctly without cutting any corners. We guarantee our labor for up to one year.

The biggest benefit a standby generator offers is peace of mind, but there are other perks, such as increased home value (3% to 5% according to Consumer Reports), safeguarding your home against potential mold infestations during extended outages, and allowing you to remain safely in your home during an emergency.

A standby generator is insurance against potential loss during extended outages. The best time to install a whole home generator is before you actually need one.