Standby Generators & Backup Generators
With so many electronic devices in homes these days, a power outage can pretty much grind your life to a halt. And while losing access to accessories like TV and computers is (usually) something you can live with, losing more basic things like lights and refrigerators or freezers can be extremely inconvenient. If you have an old home that loses power frequently, or you live in a neighborhood full of older mature trees and you’re just tired of losing all the meat and dairy in your home every time there’s a thunderstorm or a blizzard, call Colonial Electric today! We can install a standby generator in your home to ensure that the lights stay on no matter what the weather’s doing!
Why should you install a standby generator in your home?
If you’ve ever had to stumble around your house in the dark looking for a flashlight or lug the contents of your fridge to a neighbor’s house when the power goes out, you know how much a power outage affects your life. Standby generators are great because they allow your life to continue as normal when the power goes out in your neighborhood. Some of your neighbors have probably already decided to make their lives easier by installing a stand-by generator. You know who they are – they’re the ones whose lights are on, TV is on, and they’re barbequing on the back porch while everyone else in the neighborhood is sweating gumballs! And it goes without saying that somehow when the power goes out it can take several days for the power to come back on.
When you’re thinking about installing a standby generator in your home, think carefully about what you need the generator to do. If all you want to do is power your fridge, well pump and a few lights, you can get by with a smaller generator – 10 kW should be enough. If you don’t want to deal with any hassles and want your life to go on without a hitch, go for a larger size – around 20 kW, depending on how much you want to do.
Already have a portable generator to power your house when the lights go out? Installing a standby generator has huge advantages over portable generators. For example:
Standby generators turn on automatically – one of the last things you want to do is plug your portable generator into an electrical outlet when the wind is gusting, the thunder is booming and the rain is coming down in buckets. And how inconvenient is it to have to refill the portable generator with fuel? Standby generators turn on immediately when the power goes out and shut off immediately after it comes back on. They also plug right into your existing propane or natural gas fuel lines, meaning once your standby generator is installed you’ll never have to worry about it again!
If you’re fed up with losing power in your home and want to install a standby generator, call Colonial Electric today!