{"id":1290,"date":"2017-09-11T11:00:03","date_gmt":"2017-09-11T15:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.touchstoneheatingonline.com\/blog\/?p=1290"},"modified":"2017-09-11T11:00:03","modified_gmt":"2017-09-11T15:00:03","slug":"protect-home-generator-install","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.touchstoneheatingonline.com\/?p=1290","title":{"rendered":"Protect Your Home with a Generator Installation"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"generator-install\"Think of the last time you dealt with a power outage. It was likely a major hassle, something that made it difficult to get through the day or night. In the worst-case scenario, you may have had to leave home in order to go somewhere with air conditioning or the ability to run certain devices, like lifesaving medical equipment.<\/p>\n

When you have a generator installed on your property, you\u2019ll never have to worry about this again (provided it\u2019s properly maintained and replaced when needed). Whole-house generators<\/a> protect your home and your family when a storm or disaster makes its way to your town. Learn more about whole-house generators, portable generators, and more in today\u2019s guide.<\/p>\n

Types of Generators<\/h2>\n

There are a couple of generator types you might consider when arming your home against a blackout. First, there\u2019s the portable generator, ideal for camping cookouts and other outdoor activities, but feasible for working in the home as well.<\/p>\n

Because a portable generator emits toxic gases, you cannot keep it in the home, but you can run power cords to the outdoors (as long as you do so safely). However, you will need to refill the fuel, which may run out when you need it most. And it can only power a couple of systems in the home at a time.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why we recommend whole-house generators\u2014ones that can power the entire home all at once. And with an automatic standby generator, you won\u2019t have to lift a finger.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s an Automatic Standby Generator?<\/h2>\n

An automatic standby generator constantly monitors the electricity flowing through your home. The automatic transfer switch is hooked up to your home\u2019s wiring in order to monitor this. When a lack of current is detected, the automatic transfer switch can transfer your home over to natural gas power, so that all of the appliances in the home are up and running once more.<\/p>\n

This includes not just the lights and an appliance or two, but also the refrigerator, air conditioner, and so much more. All in all, you\u2019ll save money by avoiding the need to spend on things like\u2026<\/p>\n