WHY DO I NEED A GENERATOR?

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Why should I buy an automatic standby generator instead of a portable generator?
During a utility power outage, an automatic standby generator provides numerous advantages over a portable generator:

The American Red Cross recommends permanently installed standby generators as a safer way to provide backup power to a home than a portable generator.
With an automatic standby generator properly installed outside, your home is protected from deadly carbon monoxide poisoning that is a much greater risk with portable generators.
Running on the home’s natural gas or LP fuel supply, it is less expensive to run than gasoline and does not need to be refilled.
They start automatically within seconds of a power outage, and eliminate the need to haul a portable generator outside or run extension cords throughout your home.
They provide protection 24/7, whether you're home or away, and they turn themselves off when utility power returns, so there is no need to monitor the unit during an outage.

HOW IT WORKS

How does a backup generator work?

It’s easy! Unlike portable generators, permanently installed

standby generators eliminate the need for extension cords and

gas cans by operating on your home’s existing fuel supply.

Here’s how it works:

• The generator monitors incoming voltage from the utility line

• When the utility power is interrupted, the generator detects the problem and goes to work

• The automatic transfer switch safely disconnects the utility line and simultaneously connects a new power line from the generator

• Power is restored within seconds

• When utility power is restored, the generator shuts down and returns to standby mode

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