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Why
install an Emergency Generator? |
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There
is no question we live in an electricity dependent
culture. It's amazing how much we rely on power and why
generators have become so popular. Consider the critical
systems and conveniences in your home that rely on
electricity:
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Heating
and cooling systems
- Security system
- Sump pump
- Refrigerator
/ Freezer
- Computer / Home office
equipment
- Lighting
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- Water
heater
- Electric
range / Microwave
- Garage
door
- Television
/ Radio
- Washing
machine / Dryer
- Dishwasher
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With
backup power, your home stays warm & well lit, sump
and water pumps keep running to protect against flooding
or freezing. Food stays fresh in the refrigerator and
cooking is convenient. In short, generators provide
almost “life as usual” for family and property
during a power outage. Of course like everything else,
this convenience does not come without a price tag. That
being said, you need to know what your budget can endure
prior to considering a purchase. Despite what you see in
ads, the initial cost of a low end solution for the home
is going to start around the $1,000.00 to meet code
and safety requirements. (An improperly installed
system can endanger lives and jeopardize home/property
insurance polices.) Though it can go beyond, $5000-6000
will provide an incredibly nice system for a home and
there are many choices in the middle. Since popularity
and competition has grown for generators, financing has
become readily available.
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Now you that you know what the realistic price range is,
here are some questions to ask yourself to justify
considering a generator. In the event of a power outage,
(no electricity):
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Do
I/we have the ability to stay warm or cool?
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Do
I/we want to throw away spoiled food due to no
refrigerator or freezer?
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Do
I/we have the ability to cook, bathe, provide light?
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Do
I/we want to have to manually bail the out the
basement with buckets?
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Do
I/we want to go without using computer, television,
or radio?
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Will
I/we be able to use the garage?
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Will
the house or property be secure?
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If
you answer “no” to any of the above, be sure to read...
Selecting
A Generator
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