With the increasing number of power outages in the U.S., many homeowners and small business owners are turning to generators to have a reliable source of power in the event of a grid outage. While there is always the possibility of the most sensitive electronic appliances being damaged by a generator, most–if not all–risk can…
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Can a Generator Damage Appliances?
Many people wonder if generators can damage ordinary household appliances such as refrigerators, HVAC systems, washing machines and ovens. While any kind of appliance can potentially be damaged by a backup generator, the risk of appliance damage can be greatly reduced or eliminated with the selection of the right sized generator for your home or…
Continue ReadingWill Generators Work After An EMP?
An electromagnetic pulse (EMP) is a short burst of electromagnetic energy that can occur naturally from lightning and solar flares or from a man-made event such as the high altitude detonation of a nuclear bomb. A severe EMP generated by a nuclear bomb in the earth’s atmosphere would immediately damage the electrical grid and most…
Continue ReadingAre Generators Safe To Use?
Given the increasing frequency of power outages, homeowners and business owners have turned to generators (both permanent standby and portable) to provide power in the event of a grid failure. Generators are safe if they are correctly installed, used properly and maintained at regular intervals. When discussing generator safety, remember that are two kinds of…
Continue ReadingAre Generators Noisy?
The noise level of both portable and permanent standby generators can vary by manufacturer and by model. But as a general rule, noise levels have been reduced substantially in recent years, driven by consumer preference along with improvements in technology. A brief review of the two kinds of generators may be helpful: Portable generators are smaller systems that can…
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