Remain Prepped and Powered with Whole-Home Backup Power
Losing power is, at best, inconvenient and, at worst, dangerous. A whole-home generator can shift how you respond to outages, helping you keep everything running when the grid goes down. Discover how these generators function and why they could be a beneficial addition to your home.
Understanding How a Whole-Home Generator Functions
A whole-home generator is a complete upgrade from a portable generator. The generator is permanently placed outside your home and typically runs on propane or natural gas for a steady source of power that lasts hours, days or even weeks.
Instead of manually setting it up and refill the fuel each time you use it, a whole-home generator connects to your home’s electrical system via a transfer switch, enabling it to start automatically during a power outage. After the utility power is up and running again, the generator then shuts off, and the transfer switch reconnects your home to the grid. This quick back-and-forth ensures you don’t have to worry about being left in the dark or missing key services during an outage.
The Advantages of Installing a Backup Generator
Backup power generators provide a wide range of benefits. Here are 10 compelling reasons why you should invest in one for your home:
- Preparedness for thunderstorms: Thunderstorms, blizzards and other severe weather can cause power outages that last for days. But by installing a whole-home generator, your key systems like lighting or appliances continue working both throughout and after the storm. Staying prepared ensures you won’t have to scramble after a weather emergency.
- Effortless power for your home: A whole-home generator provides automatic, ongoing power without the need for manual setup or frequent refueling. Unlike portable generators, which demand your presence for setup and fueling, a whole-home generator turns on within seconds of the power going out and continues to operate as long as it has a fuel supply. This hands-free operation ensures your home stays powered without you needing to lift a finger.
- Reassurance: The stress of unexpected power outages can be overwhelming. By installing a whole-home generator, you have the assurance that your home’s essential systems are operational. You also experience normalcy and safety during an outage, which significantly improves your family’s comfort with unexpected power losses.
- Uninterrupted work and income: If you’re a remote worker, a power outage can result in lost productivity and missed deadlines. A whole-home generator keeps your office electronics running. As long as you have Wi-Fi, you can keep working and stay in touch with colleagues and clients.
- Avoid food spoilage: Food spoilage is a costly and inconvenient result of power outages. A whole-home generator keeps your refrigerator and freezer operating, preserving your food and preventing waste. This benefit is particularly valuable during long outages, to ensure fresh food and stopping you from having to restock everything.
- Preventing frozen pipes: A power outage during winter may stop your heating system from working. Even gas-powered models often use electronic ignitions, meaning they’re unable to start up if the power goes out. As the temperature gets colder and colder, frozen or burst pipes are a significant risk. Whole-home generators keep your heating system online to ensure the temperature stays stable and prevent costly water damage from burst pipes.
- Keep all electronics and wiring safe: Power outages may harm your electronics or home wiring. A whole-home generator also means a consistent power supply, protecting devices from sudden power loss and subsequent surges when electricity is restored. For even more comprehensive protection from power surges, consider installing a whole-home surge protector too.
- Keep medical devices running: If a member of your household relies on healthcare equipment, losing power may pose a serious threat. A whole-home generator ensures that ventilators, oxygen machines and other critical equipment remain operational through an outage.
- Keep HVAC systems running: Maintaining a consistent temperature in your home promotes the comfort and health of all occupants, especially young children, older adults and even our pets. With a whole-home generator, your HVAC system will power through in extreme weather, staying safe from heatstroke or hypothermia.
- Increased home value: The certainty of having power during outages is something sought after by prospective home buyers. As such, getting a whole-home generator makes your property more attractive on the housing market and may raise your potential selling price.
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