Standby Generators & Transfer Switches
Generator sizing: Generac Home Backup Generator Sizing Calculator
Champion Home Standby Generator Selector
Appliance kilowatt (kW) usage: Watt Usage for Common Appliances
Appliance (NG) or (LPG) usage: NG and LPG Usage for Common Appliances
Interested in having a standby generator installed at your location? If yes, please fill out our generator assessment form.
The generator assessment form along with the links provided above, give people a better understanding of how generators are sized to make sure their needs are met.
For those who are usually home, have a portable generator, and do not mind the manual intervention of periodically starting the generator and manually regulating household loads, these are two economical backup power solutions: GenerLink and Reliance Controls. Either of these two transfer switches can be paired with a 120/240 4-wire portable generator.
There are many high quality standby generator systems on the market such as: Champion, Generac, Kohler, Cummins, Winco Generators, etc. that offer fully automatic operation that are extremely convenient to own.
Standby generators are purchased for multiple reasons:
Many people work at home and need constant power for their computers and networking devices.
Others may need a standby generator system for medical reasons.
Standby generators will power your security systems during utility power outages.
Some people have hundreds of dollars worth of meat and perishables stored in their freezers and refrigerators.
According to AI: Typically, a well-installed standby generator can increase home resale value by 3-5%.
Standby generators help protect sensitive electronic devices and appliances. Automatic standby generators start when the utility's power becomes unstable or when there is a complete loss of power from the utility.
In areas where basement flooding is a concern, a standby generator ensures that sump pumps continue to operate during power outages, helping prevent water damage.
Many people like me, enjoy being cool in the summer and warm during the winter, and the other conveniences offered by a standby generator during a power outage.
A well-installed and properly maintained standby generator can last 20 to 30 years. This lifespan can vary depending on several factors:
Usage: Generators used frequently or for extended periods may wear out faster.
Quality of the Generator: High-quality brands generally offer longer durability and more reliability.
Regular Maintenance: Routine maintenance (including oil changes, filter replacements, and system checks) is essential to prevent wear and tear.
Environmental Conditions: Extreme weather conditions may affect the longevity of the unit.
We recommend shopping around to get the best value for your $$. The overall value of your generator purchase will depend on the generator installation by factory trained personnel and the service after the sale. An experienced electrician might be able to wire-up the generator and Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS), but it is highly unlikely for that electrician to set all the parameters of the controller correctly and to troubleshoot the generator system if something goes wrong. Dealerships and factory trained service personnel have all the needed tools, documentation, and can expedite parts, if needed. For many reasons, some dealerships will not provide service for generators they do not install.
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