Illinois winters can be brutal. Mammoth blizzards have been known to knock power out in a region for weeks. If this happens during sub-zero weather conditions, homes could freeze and pipes burst. Of course homeowners and their families could be in danger of freezing as well. This can be avoided by hiring a generator installation mokena company. Homeowners and their families will have the piece of mind of knowing that their basic needs will be taken care of during a major power outage.
A generator installation mokena company representative can help a family pick out the right generator for their needs. The size of their home and how many functions they want to preserve will dictate the size of the standby generator. Some families are happy with a few lights, their refrigerator and stove, and their heat. Others want to be able to take a hot shower and watch television. Once the generator capacity has been determined, the technician can recommend the best brand and model for the household.
Many people believe that they have to be at home to turn on a generator. That’s no longer the case. Today’s sophisticated generators can sense when the power goes off and it switches on automatically. When power is restored, it switches to standby again. Therefore a family can take a February vacation in Florida and not have to worry about their neighbor remembering to turn their generator on and off.
Mild winters happen every so often, so it is possible that a generator won’t be turned on for an entire season. It is important that that generator have an annual inspection by a trained technician from the generator installation mokena company. This ensures that it is in good working order. It’s also important to maintain a good working relationship with the installation and maintenance company.
Regular customers are often given priority during busy winter nights. If a generator does fail to start during a power outage, it’s a good feeling for a homeowner to know that they go to the top of the call list. On a very cold night this could be the difference between frozen pipes and burst pipes.
