In New England when it snows and icy conditions are present one of the things that happens every year is that the power goes out. This is novel at first. You find the candles, start a fire and roast some marshmallows. However, after about an hour it’s no longer any fun. The house starts to get cold, the toilets cannot be flushed and the milk starts to go bad. This year you should have the house on the block that has lights when the rest of the neighborhood goes dark.
The Benefits of Having a Home Backup Generator Installed
A generator can restore your power within seconds of a power outage. If a tree has fallen down the street and knocked out a power line it may take hours or days for the power company to fix the issue. If you have a baby or just don’t like to be cold then you will benefit from a generator.
In New England it does not take long for our pipes to freeze. Imagine that you were taking a shower as you had just come in from shoveling the driveway. The power goes out, the water stops and the pipes are full of water. It will not take too long for the water to begin to freeze. The water expands and the pipe cracks. Now you have water everywhere, a generator would prevent this scenario.
With a generator you could be sure that the fridge, sump pump, computers, television, heater and stove all remained working. You would be able to offer friends a warm place to stay and you will have the peace of mind that your home is safe.
Have A Professional Install it!
Installing a stand-by generator is not as simple as bringing it home and plugging it in. A generator should be installed by a professional electrician. Issues that could arise with improper installation include:
Incorrect wiring can cause back feeding into the main line and cause issues for neighbors and the power company.
Improper installation can cause a fire or explosion.
Incorrect placement of a generator can lead to flooding your home with toxic fumes.
Each town has specific laws governing placement of generators, visit www.ma.gov to learn more.
When you work with a professional electrician you will be able to decide how much power you need. Working out the wattage load will allow you to control costs. You want to be sure that you have power and that the cost is within your budget. A generator can lead to a warm feeling from heat and peace of mind.
