We see our share of the unexpected in Bryn Mawr, PA, from hurricanes to winter storms, and while our civic electrical grid is as good as anyone’s, Mother Nature still has the final word on those kinds of services. A whole-house generator could be the perfect way to keep your family safe and comfortable during a crisis: powering your home while the winds blow outside and making sure you have the things you need. We can install and maintain generators for your home, including those for homes off of the electrical grid, which need to function day in and day out. Before we can do that, however, we need to discuss sizing your generator: the first step towards finding the right model for you.
Why Is Sizing Important?
Every generator has a power output level, determining how much energy it can generate while running. That means only a set number of appliances can be run on it, depending on how many you have in your home. The number may be smaller than you think, since generators need to account for power surges while they’re running as well. If you buy a generator without determining how much power you need, it could result in serious problems right when you need the system to perform at its best.
How to Size Properly
Ideally, you want your new generator to power every appliance in your home, but your budget may not be set up for that. In every case, however, your generator needs to handle certain essential appliances, such as your refrigerator and home heating system, in order to ensure that you and your family are kept safe. The best way to do that is to conduct an energy audit of your home — determining how much power each electrical appliance requires — and then rank each appliance in order or importance. That gives you a handy guide to begin sizing generators properly, ensuring that yours meets as many needs of your home as possible.
WM Henderson, Inc. covers generator installation for your entire home!