Your home standby generator will generate some level of noise when it is running as it has an engine, cooling fan and alternator that can spur vibrations and sound. If you are new to owning a generator and the noise is more than you expected, keep these tips in mind before purchasing a unit and as you are just at the beginning of being a generator owner. The right size: If you only want certain areas of your home powered up when your power goes out, then you do not need a huge unit. Our Generator Technologies team can discuss your amp footprint and which Generac series and model will fit your ..read more

When you install a standby backup generator at your home, you want it to be reliable and work when you need it! Typically, a standby generator lasts for approximately 1,000 to 3,000 hours. If your generator kicks on about 100 hours a year, it can last about 30 years. Of course, there are factors that go into the lifespan. We outline them here. Quality unit: At Generator Technologies, our team works with the Generac series of standby generators. You want a top-notch unit that will last and have quality and durable components that will stand the test of time. We will work to help you determine ..read more

When your power goes out, you need to weather the storm with your family in as safe of a manner as possible. Even if you are locked up tight with your family, there are some safety tips to keep in mind to remain safe until your power is restored. Always have a charged up smartphone on hand, so that you can stay plugged into the news and happenings that may be related to the weather and the power outage. If your power is out for an extended period of time, be mindful of draining your phone’s battery by using your phone. In order to avoid damage from a power surge, unplug items that may be affe ..read more

Electricity powers up your home and your life – and it is a powerful force that can cause injury to the do-it-yourselfers who do not know exactly what they are doing! Learning as you go through watching videos does not have a place when it comes to electrical work. Here is why you need to hire a professional electrician. Training by experts: We all love to learn from YouTube and TikTok, but you cannot rely on these individuals to be trained experts. A licensed electrician had to earn his or her license through professional and hands-on training. There are so many components to learn from neede ..read more

You rely on your standby home generator to kick on and be there when your power is not. While it is not in use often, it plays a vital role in your daily life and can impact it positively or – if it does not work properly – negatively. That is why it is very important to take care of your generator and its components, so that it can take care of you and your family whenever it is needed.  A Question of Usage and More One factor in how often your standby home generator would be inspected and looked at is how often you are using it. If in the last six months, you have had issues with your p ..read more

Your company’s commercial generator is quietly waiting in the background to take care of business when you need it most! When there is a big storm that knocks out power at your place, the safety of your employees and clients as well as the daily operations of your business can come into question. By having your generator in tip-top shape, you do not have to worry about being left in the dark and potentially losing time and money if you do not have the power to run your business.  Stave Off Dangerous Conditions A top reason to keep your generator tuned up is that you do not want to create ..read more

While your family definitely knows the results of a power outage and feels the effects as they impact your daily life and activities, what is often behind the outage itself?  Here we delve into some of the top reasons that your power can go out and how to stay prepared and safe. Weather is No. 1: Not surprisingly, most power outages are caused by inclement weather that affects grids and systems. This can range from wind blowing down power lines and lightning striking transformers to snow storms or ice weighing down lines.  Vehicle accident: If there has been a car wreck in our area t ..read more

A home standby generator is part of your emergency plan as a homeowner, so it should not be installed in a place that could cause its own emergency. Placement of your generator needs to be in a stable area outdoors that will allow for proper ventilation and room to operate safely. Here are some things to keep in mind when for your home generator’s placement: Location, location: Your standby generator is best placed near an existing electrical source if at all possible. If you do not have this type of access, our team at Generator Technologies does offer electrical services, such as updating or ..read more

Preparation is truly vital to keeping your cool and calming employees when an emergency, such as a power outage strikes. Since we never know what Mother Nature has in store for us, we have suggestions on how to prep for a power outage before it happens to help ease your employees’ anxieties. Team approach: Having a team in place to address emergencies when they occur can create a sense of control when unpredictable weather hits. This team can include a range of employees and leadership that can create a crisis response plan that is shared with employees and reviewed for changes as needed. Weat ..read more

Your home generator should always be on standby, so if it does not kick on when your power goes out, it can be frustrating. If your power goes out and your backup home generator does not come on, we have collected some tips to try on your own to troubleshoot the situation. Only check on these if you feel comfortable and do not do anything that is dangerous. Circuit breaker: Sometimes, it is as easy as flipping a switch. If the circuit breaker that is supplying power to your standby generator has been tripped, you can just reset it and then reset your generator.  Too much: A generator that ..read more