Regions: Chilhowie
Home types: Traditional

Installing A New Generator In A Chilhowie, VA Home

Installing generators is something we specialize in, along with installing heating and cooling systems. For this home in Chilhowie, the HVAC system was in fine shape, but they had no source of backup power and were looking to install a generator to ensure their home didn’t experience any more blackouts. 

In the past year, we’ve had some devastating storms in the area that have caused thousands of homes to lose power for extended periods of time. These homeowners were sick of worrying about that, and wanted to make sure they never had to deal with a power outage again. 

Luckily for them, we are located in their neighborhood, and they had heard we were the best when it came to generator installation. We have incredible reviews, and a friend of theirs had hired us to install a generator for their home as well. They gave us a call and one of our experts went out to take a look at their home. 

If you are interested in a generator for your home and located in Southwest Virginia, give Complete Comfort a call at (276) 690-9222, or contact us online! We can assess your home, and suggest the right generator to fit your needs! 

Why Install A Generator In Southwest Virginia

Whole home generators have been growing in popularity in our area, and with good reason. Southwest Virginia has been hit hard with storms in the past year, and some homes can go without power for days, and even more than a week. We’ve heard some horror stories about home being without power for a while, and it caused more issues than just having the lights turned off. 

This homeowner was over it, and wanted something dependable. They decided to install a Generac Generator, which sits outside of their home, simply waiting until the power goes out. These systems are hooked up to either a gas line, or a propane tank. For these homeowners, natural gas was available, so we were able to attach the generator easily to that. 

They love the fact that there is no work on their end to make the system function properly. Once the power goes out, this system kicks on, powering the house back up within seconds of losing power. There’s no switch they have to flip or button to press. The system senses when the power goes out, and kicks on automatically! 

There are more reasons than simply having the lights on to install a whole home generator. Here are some of our most important reasons to install a generator:

 

Lights, TV, Internet, and Charging Capabilities 

When you lose power, the lights go out, the tv shuts off, and your WIFI goes out as well. These are some of the most obvious reasons to keep the power on. Your lights keep the space illuminated, and even if you can use candles for a bit, they are dangerous, and don’t provide the same consistent light that your home normally has. 

TV going out is not the end of the world, but it’s not convenient! Especially when you consider that if your power is out, the weather outside is likely pretty bad, and sitting inside and catching up on shows makes for a pretty good way to pass the time. The WIFI going out may be more frustrating for some people. 

There’s no internet if you lose WIFI. You may be able to use your phone as long as your home isn’t in a dead zone, but it’s going to cost you cellular data charges, and your phone only has so much battery. 

This brings us to another reason to keep the power on. Losing the capabilities to charge cell phones, tablets, and anything else that can run out of battery. 

HVAC Systems

Losing power means losing your HVAC systems as well. Your heating and cooling systems are powered by electricity, and without power, they won’t be able to keep your home comfortable. We know how big of a problem this can be, especially for homes with small children or elderly folks who need the temperature to be at a comfortable setting to stay safe and healthy. 

Appliances 

Losing power also results in the loss of using appliances like your refrigerators, laundry machine, dishwasher, etc. This isn’t a huge deal if it’s just for an hour or so. But if it lasts for more than that your food could start to perish. You also lose the ability to take care of some different chores around the house. We heard from some homeowners that had to throw out all their food after last year’s hurricane season, because they were without power for days. 

Installing A Generator For Your Home

This Chilhowie homeowner was thrilled to have the generator installed, with the knowledge that they weren’t going to have to worry about losing power again. Their home would lose power often in the past, and now it was no longer a concern. 

If you are considering a generator for your home, give us a call at (276) 690-9222, or contact us online to schedule a free consultation. One of our experts will come out and take a look at your home, and let you know what system best fits your needs.