Homeowners can select between two basic kinds of backup generators to provide electricity to their home in the event of a power loss–portable and permanent standby. Each is designed to deliver different amounts of power to the home. The cost of portable systems can range from $500-$1,500, while cost for permanent standby systems can range…
Continue ReadingHow does remote monitoring work in a home generator?
Remote monitoring systems are available on most larger fixed-place standby home generator systems. Remote monitoring systems are typically not available with smaller, portable power generators on wheels. Simply put, remote monitoring systems allow the homeowner (or generator maintenance contractor) the ability to check on the health of the home generator remotely. With the increased incidence…
Continue ReadingWhat is a transfer switch on a home generator?
A transfer switch on a home generator senses when power available from the electrical grid is cut off and switches the load to the home generator which will start automatically in the event of a power outage. Remember that there are two basic kinds of home generators: (1) larger fixed-place standby generators and (2) smaller…
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What Happens During an In-Home Generator Assessment?
Help Choosing the Right Standby Generator for Your Home So you have decided on using a larger, automatic standby generator that delivers power to the entire home from a fixed location. As you may be aware, there are also smaller portable generators available at your local home improvement store which sit on wheels and deliver…
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Home Standby Generator: A Good Investment in Your Well-Being and Safety
Investing in a Home Standby Generator With any type of investment, you expect to get some kind of return which makes the investment worth the effort. Generators are no different. The return on investment of a generator can be financial (as in the case of a company that can keep running if their power goes…
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