Whole-House Generator Installation
Being without power in your own home can make you feel pretty helpless. When the power’s out, your only escape from the darkness of your home is a bunch of candles or flashlights. Odds are, it’ll be too dark to find the matches, and the batteries in the flashlight are probably long dead.
And you better hope the outage doesn’t last long, or all the food in your fridge will spoil! And what if you need power to keep medical devices in your home working? Avoid the drama altogether with a standby home generator installed by Morris-Jenkins. Your family never has to be without power again!
What Is a Generator?
A generator is your own little powerplant. It’s also called a standby home generator or a whole home generator. It’ll keep your home’s power on when there’s an outage, and it’s a permanent fixture you can have installed outside (like your AC). When the generator detects a power outage, it comes on automatically, usually within seconds. This way, your family isn’t stuck in the dark! And to make things even better, generators last between 20-40 years (usually about 30 with proper maintenance), so your family won’t have to worry about power outages for a long time.
Bonus: Whole home generators increase the value of your home by 3-5%!
It doesn’t just keep your lights on, either. It can keep your HVAC system running, your Wi-Fi on, your medical devices powered up, and your fridge and freezer can stay on (so you don’t have to worry about spoiled food). Instead of riding out the storm in a dark house with no power, your family can go about life uninterrupted!
Who Should Get a Home Generator?
Does your home use a sump pump? A sump pump is a device that removes flood water. Keeping your crawlspace or basement free from mold, mildew, and water damage. If your power goes out and you don’t have a generator, your sump pump won’t be able to work properly, and it can’t protect your home from flooding during the storm!
Does your home use well water? When someone with well water loses power, they also lose water. Make sure your family has access to running water with a standby generator!
Some families choose to buy a portable generator from the hardware store instead of installing a whole home generator. While portable generators can help keep a few appliances on, they require a lot of gasoline and can be dangerous if they’re not set up or refilled the right way. Plus, they have to be started manually, which might not be safe to do during a storm (when your power is most likely to go out). If you’re looking to keep your family’s power on during outages, a whole home generator is gonna be a better choice for you and your family!
Does your home use well water? When someone with well water loses power, they also lose water. Make sure your family has access to running water with a standby generator!
When Is the Best Time to Install a Generator? Right Now!
Generators are the kind of thing you wanna install before a storm. The sooner you have it installed, the better! Whole house generators start protecting your family from power outages right away. You’ll regret waiting until your power is already out to decide you want a generator. Be prepared before the storm with an installation today!
What Kind of Generator Is Right for You?
Morris-Jenkins installs generators that can run on either propane or natural gas. When one of our experts comes out to your home to answer any questions you may have and show you generator options, they’ll recommend the best options to meet your family’s needs. Beyond that, the biggest decision you’ll have to make about the generator you want is whether you’d like one that powers just the essentials (70% power) during a storm, or one that powers everything in your home (100% power).
Why It’s Important to Have Your Generator Installed by a Professional (Like Morris-Jenkins!)
You shouldn’t trust your home and your family’s safety with just anyone. Installing a whole home generator the right way takes someone with experience and training—that’s us! Our experts will make sure your generator is not only the right fit for your family, but they’ll install it perfectly (without taking shortcuts). And you can rest easy—we offer the leading warranties in whole home generators!
Is a Generator Right for You?
A standby home generator is right for every home! When your power goes out, your generator will kick on in seconds, keeping your lights, Wi-Fi, fridge, HVAC unit, medical equipment, and other devices in the house powered on like normal. When power is restored to your home, your generator will detect it and return to standby mode, waiting for the next time your family needs backup power.
Are you ready to protect your family during storms? Schedule a consultation now!
