Installing A Generator In A Marion, VA Ranch Home
In Marion and other parts of our service area, we’re no strangers to power outages, especially after big storms. The problem faced by many people these days is that we rely more and more on electricity- not just for convenience, lighting, refrigeration, and more, but often for medical reasons as well. For example, a close friend recently was found to have severe sleep apnea that was causing heart irregularities, so relying on a CPAP machine every night was critical to avoid more serious heart problems and avoid having a stroke.
But what happens, if, in the middle of the night, the power goes out? That CPAP machine won’t work, and it will either keep the person up at night until the power is restored, or worse, it could cause them to slip into “Afib” and make them have to go to the hospital- and no one wants that.
The homeowners of this ranch home in Marion had a similar situation, with a member of the family needing to rely on an electric powered medical device. That meant that the power outages we have around here are no longer just a pain, but it could actually be life threatening, so they gave us a call here at Complete Comfort after getting recommendations from friends, about getting a Generac Home Generator.
Problem: Homeowners in this Marion VA ranch wanted a generator to make sure medical equipment worked, even when there is a power outage.
Solution: Generac home generator will make sure the homeowners have power even when it’s out for the whole neighborhood, automatically, day or night.
Why Get A Generator?
Generac home generators are designed to use propane or natural gas to generate electricity for your home when your main power goes out. Unlike portable generators, these systems kick on automatically when they detect a power outage, and often times you won’t even notice when the generator kicks on.
Portable generators often run on gasoline and require priming, setup and someone to keep an eye on them to refuel when they are operating. Portable generators are often loud, and have to be set up outdoors, being careful not to let the toxic fumes from diesel or other fuel into your home. Most portable generators are also limited in the amount of electricity they can generate for your home, and you have to choose very carefully what systems you want to keep running. (Most people choose their Fridge and freezer, since losing all your food gets to be really expensive).
Choosing A Generac Generator
The Generac Generator is designed to kick on automatically, meaning you won’t miss a beat when the power goes down- the system kicks on, and it can even send a message to your smart phone about when it kicks on, if you aren’t home.
Generac generators come in various sizes, and they can be configured to ensure you have power to key aspects of your home during a power outage. Many people choose to put their refrigerator, freezers, and HVAC systems on the generator, and many also choose a system that can ensure water pumps and other key home outlets or systems can keep running. For this home, we knew we needed a system that was big enough to power those key home systems and ensure the key outlet for the medical equipment was also powered continuously.
The expert team here at Complete Comfort were able to install the new generator in a day, and now the homeowners will never have to worry about a power outage ever again. That means being able to sleep peacefully all night, even when there’s a storm- never having to worry that the medical devices won’t work if the power goes out. This also means they will no longer worry about food going bad either, so even in an extended power outage, the homeowners can keep business as usual, while the neighbors are forced to try to save, and then replace- whatever they can.
If you’re tired of dealing with power outages from an increasingly fragile power grid, and want to make sure your family isn’t at risk in event of a storm, give us a call here at Complete Comfort. We’ll be happy to discuss options with you and find the perfect sized generator for your needs, to make sure the next storm doesn’t leave you in the lurch.
