If you are a homeowner, adding a backup generator is a great option to provide power to your home during a storm or to assure you that your house is running while out of town. While generator installation can seem overwhelming, the right knowledge and preparation can make the process much less intimidating.
Most generators function as emergency load generators.
As opposed to keeping power to every appliance in your home, it’ll make sure the essentials are operating. You’ll still be able to use your refrigeration, heating, and most electrical lights, but might have to do without your air conditioner or oven.
This unit should also be relatively low maintenance. Once a week it will run a diagnostic to detect any problems. A warning light will turn on to alert if there is an issue.
Once your unit is in place outside your home, set it to automatic. Next, you’ll want to head indoors and find your automatic transfer switch, typically located in your basement. This will determine whether your house is being powered by its normal source or your new generator. In case of a blackout, it will signal your generator to warm up before transferring power automatically.
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