Hurricane Preparedness for Home: Backup Generator Benefits & Installation

We know that hurricane season comes with a lot of uncertainty. Though one thing is certain, you can depend on us to help you and your home weather the storm!

Although the effects of a hurricane are unpredictable, the potential for flooding, property damage, and power outages are always a factor. In order to be truly prepared, it’s imperative you have a method of backup power in the event of an outage.

While the threat of a hurricane can be worrisome, having a plan in place and a dependable backup power source can help put you and your family at ease.

How Your Generator Helps You

Having a resource for backup power during and after a hurricane can be a game-changer. We encourage homeowners to choose a standby generator that is permanently installed and ready for use. Portable generators are another option but are not ideal. These generators have to be started manually and typically won’t power your entire home.

Some of the advantages to having a backup power source in the event of an outage include:

• Continued HVAC Operation
• Keep your Electronic Devices Charged
• Continued Refrigerator and Freezer Operation

A dependable power source will also help resume a sense of normalcy once severe weather has moved through. Children can watch television and play games without it; your entire family will be comfortable and more importantly, safe.

Reasons To Choose A Standby Generator

A portable generator may work temporarily to keep the basic necessities of your home operating, but a standby generator offers continuous whole-home electricity supply and even automatically powers on in the event of an outage. Some more advantages to a standby generator include:

• Continuous Electricity Supply
• No Fire Hazard Risk Unlike Portable Generators
• Portable Generators Create a High Risk for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
• No Need For Fuel, Which Can Be Especially Difficult to Obtain in the Event of a Hurricane

To learn more about backup generators or to schedule service, call Superior Services. We’re here to help you and your family be and stay prepared for a storm. Remember, even a typical thunderstorm can knock out your electricity supply for hours or even days.