It’s a homeowner’s worst nightmare—a storm or natural disaster strikes your town causing the power lines to your home are hit. You are now helplessly without power anywhere from a few hours to a few days. You’re hoping that by some miracle your power lines will be one of the first to be restored, but you have no way of knowing or guaranteeing that when countless streets are in the same situation.
Hopefully you’ve never been in this situation, but if you have, you know how frustrating and helpless it can be. But thankfully, there is something you can do to take action if you’re ever caught in this situation, and that’s installing a generator in your home.
If you’re skeptical or not sure if the investment of a generator in your home will be worth it, here are 5 benefits of investing in a standby generator.
1. Peace of mind
Like alluded to in the scenario above, storms and other natural disasters are stressful situations. Especially if a storm includes harmful weather such as a blizzard or flood, the last thing you want as a homeowner is the possibility of no power for days on end. That’s why having a generator is so essential because it brings peace of mind in these times. You can know that, even if you do lose power during a storm, you have a backup source of power that can bring power to essentials such as heating and electricity.
2. More independence and freedom
Along the same lines of peace of mind, having a generator gives you more freedom in these situations. Outside circumstances and disasters are out of your control and can make you feel helpless, but having a generator brings some of that freedom and independence back. You do not have to rely on your power lines being restored to be able to open your fridge or heat your home. Instead, your generator can be working within the hour of losing power. You can be back to feeling in control and having your life feel a bit more normal.
3. Power in emergency situations
Your generator also can power appliances in your home. You won’t have to worry about the food in your fridge or freezer going bad, or whether you can shower in your home. Having a generator helps to maintain your normal routine by giving power to these essential pieces of your home. With a generator, you can also charge your devices such as phones and laptops, so you don’t have to be concerned with your phone dying while your power is out.
4. Dependable source of power
A generator is also a dependable source of power. Depending on how the generator is powered, whether diesel, natural gas, or other means, if it is properly fueled, you can depend on your generator supplying you the power your house requires. The causes of power outages can be unpredictable. Whether the outage is because of a storm, as issue with the power lines, or unpredictable issues coming from the power company, you will want to be sure you have a source of power on which you can depend.
5. Portable source of power
Another benefit of owning a generator is their portability. Generators for the home are typically not much larger than a dog kennel and typically range in weight from 50 to 70 pounds, meaning that they can be transported if needed. You can take a generator with you camping or on any other sort of trip where an extra source of power may be needed. This feature makes owning a generator not only useful for your home, but also for future trips and outings.
Each of these benefits helps to reinforce the importance of investing in a generator for your home. While it is something you may hope you will never have to use, power outages are unpredictable, and you want to do everything you can to prepare your home. It is also important to have an electrician come by to install your generator. This ensures that your generator is installed correctly and safely.
Bratcher Electric in Wayne can help you with all things related to a backup power system, most importantly installation. Since safety and customer care are our priority, you will receive the electrical services you need as well as deserve. Is your home wiring up to date? Are you in need of an electrical service upgrade? Let us know! Call and speak to an electrician today, Free.