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It’s a cold winter day, with storm clouds on the horizon. The kids are watching television as you’re cooking a warm dinner. Suddenly, you hear a gust of wind and all the appliances shut off. You’re left in the dark, with a half-baked chicken in the oven, a hungry family, and no power.

In cases like these, emergency generators and a concrete emergency plan are your best friends. They provide power to your home during power outages and require no manual activation, as they start automatically when the power goes out and stop when the power returns.

Haller Enterprises provides the professional generator installation and expertise needed to properly install and service a backup generator that will feed power to your home during unplanned outages.

Which Generator Is Best for You?

There are a few kinds of generators and not every kind is best for your home. Luckily, we can provide a few criteria to consider before installing your first backup generator.

Backup generator

A backup generator requires manual control, meaning whenever your power goes out, you have to turn on the generator manually.

Standby generator

A standby generator requires professional expertise to properly install, but functions automatically, meaning it senses when your power goes out and provides power without manual control. These generators are fueled by natural gas or liquid propane.

Benefits of Installing a Standby Generator

  • Automatic transfer switch for power on and off
  • Permanent fixture outside your residential or commercial building
  • Professionally installed by Haller electricians
  • 24/7 protection

Haller Can Help

Once you’ve determined which type of emergency generator you want, it’s important for one of Haller’s expert electricians to visit your home and recommend next steps.

Haller’s electrical service providers are available to answer any questions and provide expert help when needed.

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Standby Generator FAQ

Can you set up a standby generator in your garage?

No, you should not set up a standby generator in your garage or anywhere else inside your home. This is because generators release carbon monoxide (CO), rendering them unsafe to install in any enclosed spaces. Standby generators should be installed outside for safety.

What are the best standby generators?

At Haller, we believe the best standby generators are Generac brand. Our electricians can help guide you to the best standby generator for your particular needs.

What size standby generator do I need?

The best way to determine the standby generator size you need is by adding up the wattage of the essential appliances in your home and then adding a 20% safety margin to this total. Most houses should be sufficiently powered by a standby generator between 10 and 20kW. Our electricians can help you choose the best standby generator size for your home.

How long do standby generators last?

While the lifespan of a standby generator will vary depending on factors such as how well it’s maintained and the size of the generator, most should last between 20 and 40 years.

Is a standby generator worth it?

While you won’t rely on your standby generator daily, they will give you peace of mind that you’ll maintain power in your home during storms and inclement weather. If your area encounters winter or summer storms frequently, a standby generator is worthwhile to have.