Home Generator Systems
When was the last time you experienced a power outage? Did it last for minutes, hours, days? Outages rarely happen when it’s most convenient for us. In fact, statistically, many families face power outages about five times a year. Our lives are so dependent on electricity: we use the computer for work or school, shower, throw food in the oven for dinner, ac running (with it's vacuum pump), charge cell phones, and flick the TV on to wind down. All of these things and more depend on stable power. Home generator systems keep the power up and running during blackouts, hurricanes and tropical storms, tornadoes, blizzards, and other events that may cut out power.
Home Generator Systems Keep the Lights On – and So Much More
Home generator systems don’t just make sure you have light to see by. In fact, some generators can keep your entire home running as normal during a power outage. Referred to as whole house power, these units can run virtually everything during an emergency from a coffee pot, well pump and the pressure washer. Whether you have a small home or a luxury home, there are generators built to keep even extras like home theaters alive and well during an outage. Instead of whole house power, you can also choose to only power certain circuits. However, if you live in a place with frequent storms or power failures, whole house power is an ideal solution. If you think you can’t afford it, some companies offer whole house power solutions at more reasonable rates so no one has to miss a beat.
So why not just have a portable generator? Some portable models also power more than just the lights and may be cheaper. While that may be true, portable models do not offer the convenience or efficiency of a standby generator. Portable generators need to be hooked up and started manually and only hold a limited amount of fuel so require frequent refilling. That could become a problem during a storm or blackout that lasts any length of time. Home generator systems are already connected to your home’s wiring and fuel source and can even start automatically, sensing when the power goes out. At the most, you may need to press a button. When the power returns, the generator automatically switches off. Permanent generators are connected to their fuel source and can virtually run forever, though the motor oil may need to be changed every 50-100 hours. So you may be house-bound due to a bad storm, but you’ll still have the power you need.
Home generator systems may run on gasoline, natural gas, diesel, or liquefied petroleum gas (also called propane) depending on the generator. Some backup generators are bi-fuel, running on either natural gas or liquefied petroleum gas. Because of this, what generator you choose will largely depend on what fuels are available in your area. For instance, if you already use natural gas in your house, than a natural gas generator would make the most sense.
In today’s electricity-driven world, it makes sense that we all want access to essentials during a power outage. Home generator systems make whole house power possible even during the worst power failures.
