As summer starts to wind down, you may be preparing for the cooler months to come. You’ve probably already had your cooling system tuned-up to keep you cool for the rest of the warm weather ahead. You may have already scheduled furnace maintenance to make sure that your heating is ready to kick on when temperatures get chilly. While you’re preparing for the weather changes, you may want to consider a whole home generator installation. Hurricane season is almost upon us – will you be prepared if the power goes out?
Benefits of a Whole Home Generator Installation
- Instant power generation. One of the best perks of a whole home generator is that it instantly generates power when there’s a power outage. Instant power generation not only ensures that your important appliances run without interruption, but that it greatly reduces the risk of harmful power surges that can either damage your sensitive electronics or even start a fire.
- It keeps the important appliances running. Some appliances, such as your refrigerator, need to be running constantly. While the food inside your fridge can stay cool, the clock starts ticking as soon as the power goes off. A whole home generator spares you the grief of tossing out an entire fridge full of food. A standby generator is also a must have for households that use medical equipment or work from home.
- Your plumbing is protected. When the temperature outside reaches below zero, it’s important to ensure your home is properly heated and insulated. Proper heating is not just for your comfort, but the plumbing. Your sump pump needs electricity to run, and it’s designed to remove any excess water outside your basement. Having a backup source of power like a generator ensures you won’t have an ice rink in your basement.
- You save money. No power can make your home miserable to live in, especially during the winter season. While it may be expensive to install a generator for your home, having one does save you the cost of staying at a hotel each time the power goes out.
- No tripping over extension cords. Unlike a portable generator which can only generate enough power for a handful of appliances, a whole home generator powers everything in your home. Instead of carefully picking what to power and tripping over extension cords, a generator is wired directly into your home’s electrical system and generates power immediately after a power outage.
- It protects your electronics. Not only does a generator protect your home from power surges whenever a power outage happens, it also protects your electronics from power surges that can happen when the power comes back on. While power surges are a common occurrence and most can be relatively harmless, power surges caused by major power outages are more likely to damage your electronics. A whole home generator protects your electronics by waiting until the voltage is stabilized before the generator transfers power generation back to the utility line.
Why Choose Raynor?
The last thing you want to do is shop for a home generator when the power goes out, as it’s a permanent and costly appliance to add to your home. A home generator gives your home the backup it needs whenever a major storm hits. If you’re ready to prepare your home, our team can help you select the right home generator to fit your needs.
