Why Does My Home’s Backup Generator Keep Shutting Off?

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April 28, 2023 Why Does My Home’s Backup Generator Keep Shutting Off? Most homeowners who are smart enough to invest in a backup generator for their home can rest easy knowing that they have a plan in place when the elements take a turn for the worst or the power goes out unexpectedly. However, what […]

5 Standby Generator Accessories You Need to Harness the Full Power of a Generator

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March 21, 2023 5 Standby Generator Accessories You Need to Harness the Full Power of a Generator When you invest in a backup generator, you’re not just powering your home — you’re guaranteeing your family’s safety, well-being, and happiness in the most stressful times. With one powerful piece of machinery, you can live life uninterrupted. […]

Why You Should Consider Installing a Generator During Construction

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November 1, 2022 Why You Should Consider Installing a Generator During Construction You’ve finally determined it’s time to build your own home! While preparing for a newly constructed house is exciting, there are plenty of decisions that can make your head swirl. Do you go with engineered or natural stone countertops? Should you add a […]

Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS): What It Is, and Why Your Generator Needs One

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September 23, 2022 Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS): What It Is, and Why Your Generator Needs One You’ve done your research and determined that a standby generator is an essential appliance for your home as it provides uninterrupted power in the event of an emergency or power failure. However, you don’t want to stop here — […]

Why Won’t My Generator Kick On?

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August 25, 2022 Why Won’t My Generator Kick On? You installed a standby generator for one reason: to survive inclement weather and power outages without extreme disruptions to your daily routines. When this emergency generator refuses to kick on at the most critical moments, at best, you’re left feeling like you want to pull your […]

Signs It’s Time to Upgrade Your Standby Generator

a high gas bill that indicates it's time to upgrade your standby backup generator

August 10, 2022 Signs It’s Time to Upgrade Your Standby Generator Whether you’ve purchased a generator in the past or moved into a home with a standby generator already outfitted on the property, you know how critical it is to have backup power when there’s an outage. Being without electricity isn’t just an inconvenience — […]

What Kind of Maintenance Does a Home Generator Need?

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May 17, 2022 What Kind of Maintenance Does a Home Generator Need? You’ve chosen the right backup generator size for your home and turned to expert generator installation services to outfit your home with reliable power that helps you live life uninterrupted. You’re all set — right? Well, not quite. It can be easy to […]

Lights Out…and Then Some: The Hidden Dangers of a Power Outage

March 25, 2022 Lights Out…and Then Some: The Hidden Dangers of a Power Outage If there’s a universal truth we can all agree on, it’s that no one likes a power outage. You’ve got to be extra careful about opening the refrigerator and freezer, entertainment is boiled down to stories and board games, and if you’re unfortunate […]

My Power Just Went Out — What Should I Do?

February 21, 2022 My Power Just Went Out — What Should I Do? There’s never a “good” for a power outage; it’s always when you’re with your family, cooking dinner, or just trying to unwind. However, if your routine has been disrupted by a surprise shut-down of your appliances, HVAC system, and plugged-in electronics, don’t […]

Will My Home Generator Run in the Snow?

January 26, 2022 Will My Home Generator Run in the Snow? When the sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and you’re spending your days soaking up nice weather, you probably don’t worry if your standby generator will give you the backup power you need. It’s when winter rolls around and nasty weather rears its […]