Storm season is approaching! and the occasional lightning storms threaten to knock out your power. Given our reliance on electricity, it’s becoming more important to have a backup source of power, like a backup generator. Just think about all of the things that you use that require electricity! If you live in New Jersey and want your home to stay powered, call us to help you install a backup generator. By having one of these on your property, your home can stay powered when everyone else is in the dark.
Here are 6 benefits of having a backup generator on your New Jersey property:
Maintain electrical power
As you may have guessed, having a generator lets you use your electronics during a blackout. In addition, this means that electronics that you always keep on will stay on. This is especially important for something like your refrigerator. If the power goes out and your fridge isn’t powered, your food could spoil and need to be thrown out.
Stay safe during emergencies
Having power at your home means you don’t need to leave for any power-related issues. In colder areas of the country, winter storms can knock out the power and turn off the heating. This can force homeowners to take residence in a hotel simply so they can have basic necessities like heat and hot water. Having power means you and your family can stay safe at home.
Seamless switching
Backup generators start working the second the power goes out. When that happens, an automatic transfer switch in the generator activates. It cuts you from the main grid, switches your power to the generator, and turns on the generator. This process happens in a very short amount of time, so you only lose power for a moment.
Protection from electrical damage
There may be no power but that doesn’t mean your electronics are safe from damage. Homes connected to the unpowered grid are at risk of being hit by power surges, spikes, and brownouts. These can all cause damage to anything connected to the grid. Fortunately, the generator keeps you off the grid and safe from electrical dangers. It’ll only switch you back to the grid when it has power and has stabilized.
Protection against other damage
Electrical damage isn’t the only thing you have to worry about during a power outage. For example, when you have no electricity, your sump pump won’t be able to work. That means your home is vulnerable to flooding during a rainstorm. Similarly, having no electric heat puts your plumbing pipes at risk of freezing. If you have a backup generator, all of these systems will stay functioning.
Increases home value
Having a backup generator on your lot is an investment for your future. A generator on your lot says “peace of mind” to potential buyers, and that’s something so many of us want. You can likely get a higher price on your home if you have one installed.
What makes Wave Electric one of the area’s best electrical companies?
Wave Electric Company has been working for many years to help the residents of Tinton Falls, NJ with their electricity. When you work with us, we provide completely honest upfront pricing so you know exactly what you’re investing. In addition, our fully-trained and licensed electricians provide same-day electrical service for any call booked before 2 PM. If you need someone reliable who can install a backup generator in New Jersey, call Wave Electric today!
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