Our civic electrical grid is solid and reliable, but with another cold winter on its way, Mother Nature always has the last word. We recommend whole-house generators for any home concerned about keeping the lights on when the snow falls, and if you’re in the market for one, we can help. The first thing to do is evaluate several specific needs for your home, which will affect which type of generator matches your needs best. Here are a few general guidelines to help you with your early decision-making.
Power Levels
Every generator has a power load which measures the amount of wattage it generates and therefore the number of appliances it runs. You should set up a home audit to determine how many appliances are there and how much power each one needs. Then prioritize them, starting with the most important (the refrigerator or medical equipment, for example) and going to the least important (a game system, for example). That gives you an idea of what you need, and while you should ideally get a generator powerful enough to handle everything, it lets you prioritize your needs in case you can only afford a less powerful system.
Fuel Consumption
Generators have a fuel-consumption rate, which measures how quickly they consume fuel and therefore how much you’ll need to have on hand in the event of a crisis. You want to have at least enough to last 3-4 days regardless of the circumstances. That will ensure that you don’t have to go out in the middle of an emergency to buy more. Also, make sure everyone in your household knows how to refuel the generator if need be.
Call the professionals at WM Henderson, Inc. to select, install, maintain and repair a generator in your home.