The winter season is fast approaching and now is a good time to have a professional electrician install a generator at your residence. Whether there are children in the home, elderly family members or even people with medical needs, it is a good idea to be prepared for power outages that could leave you without power as well as heat. A brief outage is easy to work around, but once the power stays off for an extended period, the house can become uncomfortable. Also, the loss of refrigerated or frozen perishable items can be frustrating. A generator offers peace of mind for many reasons.
Importance of having a Professional Install a Generator
The standby or whole house generators are installed and tied into the electrical system of your home. Therefore, you only want an electric service in Westfield, IN handling the installation of your new system. The equipment is also tied into your natural gas where available, otherwise it can run off LP (Liquid Propane) fuel. The best thing about this is that even if you are away from the home when the power goes off, within a matter of seconds the generator will kick itself on and keep everything at a normal temperature. Depending on the size of your furnace and things of that nature, the licensed electrical contractor can consult with you on the number of watts you will need to have the proper generator for your residence.
What type of Maintenance or Service is Required on my Generator?
Just like an automobile or any engine-powered piece of equipment, routine maintenance should take place. The owner’s manual for your actual system will outline the recommended time frames, but a good rule of thumb is to have the generator serviced every two years or after every 200 hours of use. Oil, oil filters, air filters a spark plugs are also part of the recommended maintenance when the time comes for service. During the year, most generators run low-speed exercises themselves. This helps the unit stay in shape.
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