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Why You Need a Generator in Your Home This Winter

Written by justin on August 25, 2021. Posted in Backup Generators, Blackouts, Cummins Backup Generators, Emergencies, Home Backup Generator for Winter, Power Outages, Storm Preparedness, Uncategorized, Winter Storms.

Although we’re getting ahead of ourselves when talking about the winter season, this is a good time to start preparing and making sure you’re home is ready for the winter weather. Winter brings more than plush falling snow over ice-capped hills; it can also rear its ugly head in the form of harsh winter storms, savagely wiping out your home’s power. When this happens, you’ll need a plan B: a backup generator.

Why Invest in a Backup Generator

Functionality

If your power goes out, you can’t function properly. Food will spoil because the fridge isn’t powered. That’s a lot of money gone to waste, especially if power is out for an extended period of time. What about your home’s security? Power outages affect home security systems. Home medical equipment that also depends on power to operate is also affected. This could gravely become a life or death situation if there is no quick way of turning the power back on.

Stay Warm

If you’re going to be cooped up in your house for a few days because of piling snow, you’ll want to be comfortable in your home. That means taking safety into your own hands by making sure you have backup heat. This is especially true if you own a home-based business. Your livelihood depends on it!

Prevent Flooding

Without backup power, how will you be able to run your sump pump? You’re going to need it if runoff from melting ice and snow flows into your basement, which is detrimental to the structure of your home and will result in costly repairs.

At GenTech Generators, we’ve seen the damage a brutal winter storm can do to the functioning of a home. That’s why we use a top-rated line of Cummins Generators during our installations. Find out how resilient these machines really are in the face of ugly winter weather!

The Ins and Outs of Your Generator’s Self-Testing System

Written by justin on May 20, 2020. Posted in Backup Generators.

One of the most beneficial features on your backup generator is the self-testing feature. Here’s a breakdown of how the test works.

How It’s Done

Any problem with your standby generator is diagnosed through an indoor remote monitor during this weekly test. More modern Cummins units have the ability to transmit data to a computer or smart phone. The data transmitted helps determine whether your standby generator is in need of any repair work, so when you call the maintenance team, they are already up to date on your issue. Make sure you are checking this test weekly, as on-going generator maintenance is necessary to ensure your generator is in secure working order during unexpected power outage situations.

What to Expect

Newer generators are relatively quiet while conducting this 10-15 minute test. Expect to hear a low rumble-like noise that is less of a nuisance than in older models. We suggest investing in a generator with a quiet mode so that you are not disrupting the surrounding homes around your neighborhood. Many neighborhoods abide by strict noise codes throughout the daytime and nighttime.

What It Detects

The self-testing feature on a backup generator identifies a host of potential problems, including but not limited to over crank in cold weather if the generator does not include a heat kit, lack of fuel, or faulty fuel feed. These problems are easy to identify over the phone when you call the maintenance team.

More people are relying on backup home generators because of their modern capabilities. If you are interested in learning more about the Cummins backup generator models we use, don’t hesitate to contact us today.

People and Places that MUST Invest in a Backup Generator

Written by justin on April 22, 2020. Posted in Backup Generators.

The East Coast is susceptible to hurricanes during the end of the summer and beginning of autumn, and has seen its fair share of winter blizzards and other severe weather fronts in the past few years, as well. Sometimes these storms have caused power outages, sometimes lasting for several days, leaving residents without power – that is, unless they have a backup generator.

The perfect time to purchase a generator is now, before any storms or other issues take out your electricity. Fortunately, GenTech Generators carry quality backup generators that are a must, especially if you’re one of these people or businesses that absolutely can’t be without power.

Work from Home Professional

As we continue to stay at home and stay safe, many plenty of companies nationwide are having their employees work from home and keep their jobs. If you are working from home, you are completely responsible for getting any necessary work done no matter what. A backup generator is essential in a daunting scenario like this. Most places will be shut down during a storm, but if you have one of our Cummins generators, you can stay home and continue to focus on the work.

Parents and Caregivers

Parents of children and infants are always looking to keep their little ones entertained. Some parents even must have a generator to keep formula cold or to run the heat in case the power goes out. Whatever your needs are, a backup generator will provide power to keep tablets and games running to keep your child stimulated and engaged during an outage. A generator will also keep lights and appliances running or allow your furnace to stay powered, meaning you can warm bottles for infants and stay warm – and generally make your life as a parent or caregiver much easier no matter what nature throws your way!

Home Health Care and Care Facilities

Perhaps the most important reason to have a backup generator is to keep vital appliances running that are crucial to those with health conditions or elderly individuals. Power outages can have fatal results for people who rely on medical machines or monitors to stay alive. If there are power outages during this quarantine, healthcare facilities absolutely need to have a backup power system, so they can take care of those who are elderly or sick. Whether you have devices you rely on at home or you operate a long-term care or elder care facility, a backup generator can be a matter of life and death – literally, in some cases.

Don’t end up sitting in the dark, wishing you had installed a backup generator when you had the chance. Learn more and keep connected no matter what with a call to GenTech Generators. Get started and discuss your options with us today by calling 301-466-7800.

Why You Need a Generator in Your Home This Winter

Written by justin on November 7, 2017. Posted in Backup Generators.

Winter brings more than plush falling snow over ice-capped hills; it can also rear its ugly head in the form of harsh winter storms, savagely wiping out your home’s power. When this happens, you’ll need a plan B: a backup generator. Here’s why.

Functionality

Stay Warm

Prevent Flooding

At GenTech Backup Generator Systems, we’ve seen the damage a brutal winter storm can do to the functioning of a home. That’s why we use a top-rated line of Cummins Generators during our installations. Find out how resilient these machines really are in the face of ugly winter weather!