What is an automatic standby generator?

An automatic standby generator is a back-up electrical system that operates whether you are at home or away. It automatically supplies power to  your home or business within 30 seconds of a utility failure. After utility power returns, the generator shuts itself off and awaits the next outage. It operates on natural gas or liquid propane and sits outside your house or business just like a central air conditioning unit. 

Watch this short video on how a standby generator works.

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What is the difference between a portable and a standby generator?

Standby generators are permently in place and hard wired to your home.  You need to do nothing when you expeirence a power outage.  The system is automatic and will kick on within seconds of the power being disrupted.  The system is usually connected to a constant fuei source, such as a natural gas line, which eliminates the need to  fill a tank with gasoline every couple of hours.  After Huricane Sandy, many of us experienced long gas lines and the limited availability.   A standby generator eliminates that worry of continually getting more gasoline to keep your generator running.

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Can I run a computer or other sensitive electronic equipment off the generator during a power outage?
Yes. The power coming from your generator is just as safe as what you normally have coming out of the wall socket. The spikes or surges that accompany power generation are just a normal aspect of electricity. However, when considering sensitive or expensive electronic equipment running off a wall outlet, you should use a good surge protector to guard against small influxes of power.

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Do you offer financing for the purchase for a standby generator?
Yes we offer financing through Synchrony Financial.  Click Here for more details