Investing in a backup generator doesn’t come to mind until a power outage hits your Opelika, AL, home. This means your fridge is no longer keeping your food fresh, you can’t iron your clothes, and other basic household routines you take for granted come to a sudden stop. Below we look at how whole-house generators can help you keep your family safe and comfortable through a power outage.
What Is a Whole-House Generator?
Power outages can occur throughout the year for various reasons, including damaging storms and an overload in the electric grid. Standby generators, also called whole-house generators, prevent that.
A whole-house generator is a permanent unit installed to your household’s electrical system with its own fuel source. Primarily, it looks similar to a central AC unit.
Benefits of a Backup Generator
Whole-house generators keep lights, and home appliances automatically powered when you lose power. A whole-home generator will automatically kick on between 10 and 30 seconds after an outage. They provide confidence and security that your home-life will continue undisturbed, no matter the conditions in your neighborhood.
The most significant benefit of a standby generator, of course, is that your home will never experience power outages again. Being able to automatically switch between the generator power and the public electric grid is a huge bonus.
Natural Gas vs. Propane Generators: Which One Is Right for You?
A gas generator operates on natural gas instead of the usual choices of diesel or gasoline gasoline that is typical for a portable generator. Some areas are piped for natural gas. If not, LP gas tanks are used. On the other hand, propane or LP gas generators are connected to a tank of LP gas that is refilled as needed.
Portable generators can be a great option for those who only need generator power for short intervals of time. They are less costly than their whole-house/standby counterparts, but their low capacity and lack of security could mean you’re trading convenience and security to save money. While a whole-house generator is costlier than a portable generator, it offers some unique benefits, such as:
- A standby generator is fully automatic, meaning it starts and powers your household within seconds of an outage.
- Because a standby generator permanently connects to your home’s electric system, there’s no need for installation time and running numerous extension cords.
- A fuel source for a standby generator is either propane or natural gas, which means no need to keep gasoline for a portable generator.
Your choice of whole-house generator will depend on your home’s size and the number of electrical appliances you want to keep running in the event of an outage. Buying a whole-house generator before the next major storm will allow you to enjoy more comfort. Plus you’ll have peace of mind knowing that those you love are safe.
Whether you want a propane- or natural gas-powered wholeo-home generator, we’ve got you covered. Contact Indoor Solutions Inc. today to learn more about whole-house generators.
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