It is important to make sure you can have electricity when you need it, mostly in the case of a natural disaster such severe weather, line damage near your home or any emergency and even local power line maintenance. A home generator can be the solutions to any of these situations.

A home generator is an electrical backup system that operates automatically. In case of detecting a power outage, a circuit is responsible for turning on the generator and transferring the electrical charge to it. This, in a matter of seconds, the electrical circuits become powered by the generator. Once the electrical energy is restored, the electric charge is transferred back to it and the generator is turned off. Home generators are handy for backup electricity in case of an outage but must only be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s guidelines. A back-up generator may only be connected to your home’s electrical system through an approved transfer panel and switch that has been installed by a qualified electrician.

Here are some reasons why you should have a backup generator:

• Power essential appliances and lights
• Essential Heating
• Power occasional protection devices such as a sump pump
• Large amounts of Frozen/Refrigerated Food
• Power an entire home or most of a home
• You have Medical Equipment on site.
• You have a home business.

Lastly, you should get a generator for your house comes down to your needs. It can be seen for some people as a luxury, for some of you it may be a necessity. In any case, at least you are now armed with the info you need to make an informed decision.

Here at Franco’s Electric, our electricians repair the wiring and connections to home generators, INSTALL new commercial generators, and replace old generators.