As a civilization, we frequently put all of our technological trust in the wrong places.
We are sure that the most up-to-date Doppler radar equipment will be able to tell us all about the storm, heat wave, or other bad weather that is coming. However, the weather’s unpredictable nature prevents this sophisticated prediction from succeeding.
Although many homeowners do not use this item, a different technology called a home standby generator is made to be dependable in the face of unpredictable and impossible-to-predict weather situations that frequently require its use. Standby home generators give people reliable backup power in case the power goes out, so they can stay safe, secure, and comfortable. Installers and homeowners work well together thanks to a growing distribution network across the country and full customer service options.
It’s a Squirrel if It’s Not the Weather
Both homeowners and weather experts make every effort to be ready for extreme weather. We try to prepare for the destruction a storm can cause by installing sump pumps, sealing windows, having emergency kits, and having flashlights. But only a portion of the issue is resolved in this way.
Power outages can have many different reasons, including severe weather. The American Society of Civil Engineers gives our country’s infrastructure, which includes its electricity grid, a D+. The reliability of the country’s more than 50-year-old electrical grid might cost more than $2 trillion in repairs and improvements.
So, if a squirrel gets caught in a transformer again, it could cause a power outage for nearby homes. The fact that restoring power can take longer than anticipated is concerning, and so few people are ready for it. In order to get old machinery back in working order, additional care is needed.
Timing is everything, whether it comes to having heat in the winter, refrigerated food, or air conditioning during a heat wave.
The Power Requirements of a Digital Life
The fond memories of playing board games with the family by candlelight or playing flashlight tag in the living room are not comparable to the power disruptions of today. Because storms are getting stronger and power outages are getting longer, a home without power can’t use more modern conveniences.
The only source of power for phones in an emergency is power, as more homes abandon their home phones in favor of cellular communication. Any multimedia devices that have come to symbolize contemporary living, such as chargers, tablets, DVRs, smart TVs, and other devices, are also out if the power is gone. Consider using a fully charged laptop to connect to the Internet to track the storm in the event that you rely on a wireless internet connection, no. Both the power and the router are down.
Simple Solutions
It is thought that less than 3% of American homes already have home standby generators, so there is a big market opportunity. Standby home generators are a good option for homeowners who want to make sure they have power all the time. Immediately after the power goes out, an automatic backup generator starts up. When the power comes back on, it turns off right away and goes into standby mode so that it is ready for the next power outage. As the number of people who need electricity goes up, HVAC contractors will find that the peace of mind a generator gives homeowners turns into a good business opportunity.
To give households options when it comes to backup power, generator lines, like the upscale brand Honeywell, frequently offer wide ranges of sizes and transfer switches. Because there are so many different sizes of generators, installers can measure homes and tell homeowners whether they should back up a heater, central air, fridge, or all of the house’s circuits. Electricity is continuously monitored via the transfer switch and generator. In the event of an outage, the system will start automatically without the homeowner having to do anything. The transfer switch is situated next to the main breaker box, and the generator is placed outside the house or place of business like a central air conditioner.
Understand Power Is Power
Several generator sets now come with extra features that make them easier to use and worth more to the homeowner. For example, Mobile Link cellular remote monitoring, which comes standard on Honeywell generators and is an option on all Generac home standby generators, lets you access and share information about your home standby generator from anywhere using your computer, smartphone, or other mobile devices. You can see your generator’s state, see what maintenance is required, plan exercises, go over maintenance logs, and get alerts when your generator’s status changes.
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