Torrential rains. Freezing temperatures. Sweltering heat. Fierce winds. What do they all have in common? They are frequent visitors to Chicago’s North Shore and Northwest suburbs. And they can all lead to power outages that are not only inconvenient but can also be costly. That is why smart homeowners purchase a standby generator for when – not if – the power goes out.
Standby generators are permanent fixtures that sit outside your home and turn on automatically to power your whole house at the precise moment the power goes out. That is opposed to portable generators that can move from location to location but only power a certain area and must be manually turned on (so if you are not home when the power goes out you are literally powerless to do anything about it.)
Having said that, here are the benefits of a standby generator.
- Instantaneous and automatic protection. When the power goes out, the standby generator turns on right away and automatically, thus providing instant protection.
- It saves money by preventing food from spoiling. The standby generator will prevent spoiled food if the refrigerator and freezer lose power.
- It saves money by preventing flooding. Without power, your sump pump could fail resulting in damage to your home and possessions from flooding. It also will prevent flooding if your furnace stops running or pipes freeze and burst.
- It can save lives. Not to be overly dramatic, but some critical medical devices such as ventilators and CPAP machines require electricity to run. The standby generator will make sure power is always available for these critical pieces of equipment.
- It keeps your home secure. The standby generator makes sure outside lights, cameras and alarm systems continue to operate.
- It keeps you comfortable. The standby generator will keep the furnace running to warm you during cold months and keep the air conditioner functioning to cool you during hot months.
- You can stay in your home and keep living your life. Staying in your home means you don’t have to spend money by checking into a hotel if the power goes out. And you can keep living your life: work on your computer, cook a meal or watch television.
- It increases your home’s value. The protection provided by a standby generator can increase the selling price of your home.
- It provides peace of mind. You have enough things to worry about. The standby generator will allow you to not have to worry about losing power.
Contact Ravinia Plumbing for a Standby Generator
Ravinia Plumbing, Sewer, Heating & Electric’s knowledgeable and licensed electricians can help you select and then install the standby generator right for you. Our customers have relied on us since 1928 (that’s 98 years!) for quality products, knowledgeable technicians, and superior service, including 24/7/365 emergency service. That is why we are the most trusted plumbing, sewer, heating and air conditioning, and electrical company in Chicago’s North Shore and Northwest suburbs. Contact us today to schedule an appointment