Should You Buy a Home Standby Generator For Your Home?

Blackouts are nothing new!  But, over the past few years we have been shown time and time again just how powerful storms really can be. With damages ranging from knocking down trees, to starting fires, and to blackouts.

A few years ago when Hurricane Sandy hit, it was considered a record disabling storm that interrupted over 21 million customers.

Before the hurricane hit a few of the big box stores started selling portable gasoline generators.  While these are helpful short term, companies like Gen-Tech sell Generac Home standby generators that can power your whole house or just the critical areas such as air conditioning, refrigerators or Wine Cellars.

If that’s not enough proof as to why a standby generator is so important, here are a few other benefits.

What Is It?

A portable generator can be moved.  A standby generator, on the other hand, is installed permanently on a concrete pad, usually somewhere in your yard or somewhere near your house.  It’s then connected right to your home’s electrical grid and its internal combustion engine is fueled by diesel, propane, or natural gas.

How Does It Work?

The “brains” of the standby generator is an automatic transfer switch.  Once it registers that  you don’t have power, the switch starts the standby generator and powers the home’s grid.

When the municipal power resumes in the neighborhood, the generator powers down and allows the home grid to take over.

Who Is This For?

While there are commercial generators available,  the focus is on  the residential standby generator.  Home generators work really well for people with children, those who have medical equipment that needs to be continuously powered, and for people that run home businesses.

You Need To Hire A Professional

Unlike a portable generator which doesn’t take much knowledge or experience, you will need to consult with a professional about the purchase of a standby generator. They can assist you before you purchase to figure out how much power you really need and help you with the installation.

You Need To Consider The Size Of The Generator

When you’re in an emergency situation, you’re not worried about everyday appliances and gadgets.  You simply need to run items and appliances which you would absolutely need – the generator isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity.  This is why it’s important to remember that the type of load will need a specific wattage and each wattage pertaining to that load comes in different sizes.

Your generator specialist can help you figure all that out!

If you would like more information about a standby generator or you have questions about the different kinds of generators available, visit GenTech  or call Toll Free (800) 625-8324.

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