Each year, strong windstorms drive home the value of having a generator ready when the power goes out. Isaac sells safe, reliable natural gas- or propane-powered generators. Here are five reasons these are an excellent choice for home, based on safety, peace of mind, and reliability.
Standby generator advantages
- Automatically go on when the power goes off
The user doesn’t need to go into the snow, pull the generator out, and fill it with gas with frozen fingers while trying to read the instructions. The standby generator is always ready.
- Protect family and food
If the user has loved ones on medical equipment, they are safeguarded. The user won’t wind up tossing spoiled food from the fridge and freezer. And the family is kept warm and comfortable.
- Safeguard the home
The furnace, refrigerator, water heater, and other important appliances are kept running. That sump pump is vital, especially in a storm with a lot of rain. The security system stays up to protect the home. And the pipes won’t freeze.
- Offer peace of mind when you’re away
The user knows power will be on, even if they are thousands of miles away.
- Increase the value of your home (and save you money now)
A standby generator is a great real estate added value and selling point. Plus the user won’t have to fight to find, and then pay for an expensive hotel room.
Portable gasoline generators
- Give off hazardous fumes
When the user runs the generator, they should close the windows to prevent dangerous fumes from entering the home. Never run the generator in the garage or indoors.
- Require regular refueling with gasoline
That means storing and handling gasoline, and this creates a serious fire hazard. Some require refueling every 2 – 4 hours, which can cause challenges overnight.
- Probably won’t power the furnace
Furnaces made in the last 10 years require a specific “electrical frequency” to be powered by a generator. Gasoline generators are not able to deliver this power accuracy.
- Can only run a limited amount of items in the home
Depending on their capacity, the user may not be able to power more than a space heater and lights, creating the possibility of frozen pipes and other issues.
- Are very loud and very heavy
It sounds like the user is running the lawnmower constantly. And they are heavy items that are very cumbersome to move and maneuver.
Isaac can tell the user more about flexible choices in standby generators. These range from units powering all to only specific circuits in their home.