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Reasons Your Home And Business Need A Standby Generator

Mike Jeffries | April 15, 2019

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In a previous post, we discussed the importance of having a generator as part of an emergency plan. Living in Florida comes with plenty of amenities and advantages, but unfortunately, as a peninsula located in the Gulf of Mexico and along the Atlantic Ocean, our state is a common target for hurricanes, flooding and other weather-related tragedies. During and following these natural disasters, power outages are commonplace and generators are an efficient way to keep the heat and other necessities going in the event of these storms.


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There are plenty of other reasons your home and business needs a standby generator and we'll take a look at a few of them here. But first, let's understand the important differences between a portable and standby generator and why the latter is a better choice for both homes and businesses.

Mobile Versus Stationary

The fundamental difference between these two units is obvious, one is mobile while the other is stationary. With a portable generator, it must be filled with fuel every few hours and isn't automatically activated in the event of an unexpected power outage. Other advantages and disadvantages between the two units include:

  • Portable generators should never be used indoors because of the dangerous carbon dioxide fumes they emit
  • Standby generators are fully enclosed since they're installed much the same way as an air conditioner
  • Running on propane or natural gas, standby generators are much cheaper to operate especially in the event of an extended outage
  • Standby generators require the use of extension cords, therefore, they're only available to run a limited number of devices
  • Portable generators need to be activated and standby models offer a "hands-off" approach which is safer

Standby generators are installed and serviced by a team of experts who don't rely on often limited DIY knowledge of some home or business owners. Finally, portable generators will only go so far when it comes to powering a business or residence given their smaller size and limited power-producing capabilities.

A Potential Lifesaver

Practically every hospital in our country is equipped with a back-up generator system since a consistent source of power is literally a matter of life-and-death in this industry. With the highest rate of elderly and retired individuals living in the state of Florida, some of these residents rely on power for medical devices they depend on for the necessities of day-to-day living.

In other rare cases, those living in certain rural areas rely on residential and commercial water wells for their daily supply of H2O and no power means no water. While humans can survive up to three weeks without food, they'll perish after only a few days without water. For businesses, some of their equipment is useless without water, either unable to be operated or will fail without the use of this liquid.

Keeping Profits And Connections Intact

Without power, the majority of industries are unable to do business, remain open and continue to operate. Extended power outages lead to lost profits that can easily rise to hundreds or even thousands of dollars in lost revenues. For residential power users, outages may lead to isolation when their home is an unfavorable or inhospitable location for friends and family to visit. Again, given a rapidly growing elderly population, loneliness and isolation are both slippery slopes for this segment of our population.

When you're in the market for the professional installation, sales and service of a reliable standby generator, contact the pros at Mader Electric to save you or your business from being in a pickle without power. Whether you're a business or homeowner, these generators make a big difference when it comes to comfort, sustainability, saving money and success in our daily lives.

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