5 reasons why you need a standby generator
Living in areas prone to Hurricanes spanning from June to November and severe weather patterns presenting year-round requires a bit of preparation. South Florida is somewhat unique, indeed the cost of living in paradise must be met with contingency plans based on violent, unpredictable weather and extreme heat. But are you prepared? Hurricane Matthew had the potential to be the most destructive storm to ever hit Florida had it wobbled just 10 miles west. The following questions may help you construct a disaster readiness plan: (1) will your family be safe? (2) is your place of business protected? And (3) what about your pets, your valuables? As Floridians, we must always hope for the best and prepare for the worst. Here are five reasons why having a generator will allow us to remain hopeful and prepared:
Necessary and accessory devices will continue to operate despite large-scale power outages.
From refrigerating perishable foods to simply watching television, having a standby generator proves to be of good use. This also means keeping lines of communication open since having power allows you to charge your mobile devices in the event that landlines go down.
Having generators can reduce loss of revenue due to inactivity.
For business owners, this translates to less negative cash outflows which may be detrimental to small, family-owned businesses.
Keeping children, elderly relatives, and pets calm.
Keeping the lights becomes one less subject to fear during a period of high-stress caused by natural disasters.
Standby generators have automatic transfer switches.
This means that they are programmed to distribute power in ways that prioritize necessary devices such as air-conditioners, water-systems, etc.
Mai nt a i ni ng a n ove rall sense of comfort or calm- ness during a naturally trying period.
As Floridians, we all know that storms can be both physically and psychologically taxing, but having a generator allows for the confidence that your families, businesses, pets, and other assets are safe and protected.
This all sounds great, but it is feasible? What about affordability? Prices for standby generators were upwards of $30,000 the last time South Florida experienced the devastating effects of major weather systems spanning from 20042005.
But over the last decade or so, standby generators able to power homes have evolved dramatically. The prices have been lowered, and smaller, much more powerful units are being built.
You see, buying a generator today is a lot less hassle. Building departments have the necessary experience to better monitor installations, generator sizing is now based almost exclusively on the number of air conditions present in your home or place of business. The fact that numerous financing programs exist, along with the fact that (1) generators can now come with ten years’ parts and labor, and (2) may include general maintenance contracts makes them even more attractive.
Be prepared, and be sure to contact Personalized Power Systems, for the best selection of affordable generators for your home or place of business.