Remain Prepped and Powered with a Whole-Home Backup Generator  

Losing power is, at best, inconvenient and, at worst, dangerous. But installing a whole-home backup generator will shift how you respond to outages, making sure you stay powered up when the grid goes down. Explore how these systems work and why this might be a great addition to your home for comfort and peace of mind. 

How Does a Whole-Home Generator Work? 

A whole-home generator is a superior option to a portable generator. The generator is fixed in place outside your house and generally uses natural gas or propane for steady electricity that lasts for hours, days or potentially even weeks. 

Instead of manually setting it up and refuel it every time, a whole-home generator connects to your home’s electrical system via a transfer switch, allowing it to start automatically following a power outage. Once utility power is restored, the generator shuts down on its own, and the transfer switch relinks your home to the power grid. This effortless process ensures you don’t have to worry about being left in the dark or without essential services during an outage. 

The Advantages of Backup Generators 

Backup power generators offer multiple advantages. Here are 10 strong reasons why you should invest in one for your home: 

  1. Readiness for severe weather: Severe weather events can shut off power for days. With a whole-home generator, your lights, appliances and other essential systems continue working both through and after the storm. This layer of protection ensures you aren’t left searching for essentials after a storm-related crisis. 
  1. Easy, hands-free home power: A whole-home generator enables automatic and continuous power without the need for manual setup or frequent refueling. Unlike portable generators, which require you to be present to start them and keep them running, a whole-home generator starts within seconds after the power fails and keeps running as long as it’s fueled. This hands-free operation ensures your home stays powered with no work from you. 
  1. Peace of mind: The unpredictable nature of outages can cause a lot of stress. By installing backup power, you have the assurance that your home’s essential systems are operational. You also feel more secure and maintain normalcy, which greatly impacts your family’s ability to cope with sudden power outages. 
  1. Prevent loss of income: If you work remotely, losing power can lead to losing work and missing deadlines. A backup generator keeps your office electronics running. As long as your internet connection remains intact, you can keep working and stay in touch with colleagues and clients. 
  1. Avoid food spoilage: Food spoilage is a costly and inconvenient result of power outages. A whole-home generator keeps your kitchen appliances running, saving your food from spoiling. This benefit is particularly valuable during long outages, ensuring access to fresh food and stopping you from having to restock everything. 
  1. Avoid frozen or burst pipes: Losing power in the winter can cause your heating system to fail. Even gas-powered models often use electronic ignitions, which won’t work without power. As the temperature gets colder and colder, frozen or burst pipes can happen much more easily. Whole-home generators keep your heating system online to ensure the temperature stays stable and limit any expensive damage caused by bursting pipes. 
  1. Limit damage to electronics and wiring: Power outages can damage appliances and electronics. A whole-home generator provides a steady power supply, limiting any damage from abrupt outages and surges after power returns. For even more comprehensive protection from electrical surges, consider installing a whole-home surge protector at the same time. 
  1. Keep medical devices running: If a member of your household relies on medical equipment that needs electricity, an extended outage might be life-threatening. A whole-home generator ensures that vital medical equipment like oxygen machines or ventilators remain operational through an outage. 
  1. Keep HVAC systems running: Maintaining a consistent temperature in your home fosters the comfort and health of everyone in your home, especially the elderly, children and even your pets. By installing a whole-home generator, your heating and cooling stays functional even during severe weather, staying safe from heatstroke or hypothermia. 
  1. Boost in property value: The assurance of continuous power during outages is a highly desirable home feature. As a result, getting a whole-home generator enhances the home’s appeal to buyers and may allow you to up the asking price. 

Install a Whole-Home Generator Today 

When you call on Service Experts Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing for whole-home backup generator installation, you’ll get top-notch service from beginning to end. Our ACE-certified technicians deliver prompt, professional results with your satisfaction 100% guaranteed.To learn more about how a whole-home generator can boost home comfort and peace of mind please contact us to get started! 

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