Aging infrastructure as well as aging power grids leads to an increased number of problems including frequent power outages. When outages occur, homeowners do not have to simply sit back and wait it out until the lights come back on. Rather, choosing to invest in a home generator can certainly prepare your home for an unsuspected loss of power. With that said, we want to share with our valued customers a couple of generators that are available on the market today so don’t have to be left alone in the dark.
Home Generators to Choose From
Here are some important insight on generators that can provide you with power needed should your power go out in your home.
A Portable Generator – Power outages seem to occur more often these days leaving homeowners, many times in the dark. A portable generator may be the ideal option for you. They are typically much smaller than a standby generator and can be easily stored in a shed or garage if not being used. These state-of-the-art generators are run by gasoline and must be started manually. When the power goes out in your home, all you need to do is check the gasoline level in the generator and manually pull the cord to start it up. Once it starts, you can then plug a refrigerator, sump pump or other appliance into the generator and have it run continuously until the power is restored.
Be sure, however, that you do not run the portable generator indoors since it gives off carbon dioxide which is extremely harmful to both people and pets. Depending upon the size of your portable generator, you may be able to power up more than one necessary appliance at the same time. It is important to understand that portable generators will not be able to generate sufficient power to keep all the appliances in your home running. Whether you want to keep the refrigerator running so you don’t lose all your food, want to be able to keep the lights on, or need to keep the sump pump running, a portable generator may very well be the perfect choice for you.
An Automatic Standby Generator – A great deal larger than portable generators, automatic standby generators are designed and built to provide an abundant amount of power to be able to run your entire home for several hours, should the power go out. These standby generators are installed somewhere within your outdoor living space and are permanently fixed on your property.
Unlike portable generators, standby generators do not run on gasoline. These innovative systems are typically designed with their very own supply of natural gas. They are capable of monitoring the flow of electricity throughout your home system at all times. If an outage occurs, the standby generator will automatically activate itself and begin to provide power to the entire home.
An automatic standby generator is a whole lot easier and quicker to operate than a portable generator that must be activated manually and could take several attempts before it actually begins to operate. Additionally, with a standby generator you do not have to concern yourself about gasoline levels because they operate on a reliable natural gas system. There is one important factor to consider when you are thinking about an investment in an automatic standby generator and that would be ensuring that you have the appropriate space to accommodate the unit. Depending upon the size of your home and your specific home and family needs, installing this home generator may be the perfect way of ensuring that your family is not left in the dark or left without access to necessary electrical items.
Bottom Line
If you live in an area where power outages occur often, then investing in a home generator is sure to make life a whole lot easier and comfortable for your family. For more information about the installation of a generator or if you need any type of generator services, look to the pros here at Gervais Electric, Inc. where our clients and their safety is always our number one priority. Our team is on hand to answer any questions you may have and to help you with all your important decision making when it comes to choosing the perfect generator for your home and family.
