If you’re an architectural buff, it’s easy to get lost in the beauty of the homes in Morristown, NJ. From smaller homes built in the mid- to late-19th century, to homes and structures even older that have been modified and added to over the years, Morristown has a wide spectrum of structures that can present challenges for homeowners and property managers when sizing for auxiliary power needs.
In particular, installing a standby generator in older homes requires a great deal of knowledge about the capacity needed by the home, the wiring involved, and what size generator is most suitable. Stashluk is factory authorized to sell, install and service the full line of residential automatic standby generator systems from Honeywell, Generac, General Electric (GE) and Briggs and Stratton.
How many kilowatts do you need to power your home?
A key part of the sizing process is determining how much of your home you need to power when a storm or black- or brown-out knocks out the service from your utility. There’s a big difference between a portable generator that powers one or two must-have essentials like your refrigerator and TV, and a standby generator that powers up your entire home in a moment’s notice to serve appliances throughout the home, including sump pump, lights and electronics for the entire family.
Before you make a purchasing decision, Stashluk recommends you give us a call so we can come out and discuss your power needs and what size and type of generator will handle the load most efficiently. You know best what you need to get back on line fast, and your Stashluk technician knows how to take into account all of the power needs of the machines and devices in your home so that your power is restored seamlessly… like it never went off in the first place.
Standby generators are safer than portable generators.
Portable generators seem like a good way to save money because they are much less expensive than standby models, but there are safety concerns you need to take into account for the health of your family. For example, portable generators produce lots of carbon monoxide and should never be positioned anywhere near a window or door, or in a garage, where fumes can seep into your home. In a serious storm, that means you’ll be outside in the rain, wind and/or snow refueling the generator in order to keep your lights on. There’s no fun in that.
These are just some of the built-in benefits associated with a self-starting, standby generator power source:
- Convenience – A standby generator restores power to your home almost immediately.
- Sized right – Your Stashluk technician can calculate your power needs and recommend the best solution for your home or office, whether you want to power your entire structure or just critical home equipment, such as a hot water heater, electronics and lights.
- Safety – Stashluk makes sure that your generator is properly connected to your home’s electrical box, including a transfer switch that automatically switches on the generator when power goes off and shuts it down once power is restored.
- Manage your generator from anywhere – Today’s standby generators are ‘smart’ and can be monitored via Wi-Fi. Even if you’re away you’ll know when the power went off and when it was restored.
- It’s like nothing ever happened! – There’s no running out to fill gas containers. Your generator connects to your utility’s natural gas supply for long-running operation.
- Homeowner insurance friendly – Your residential automatic standby generator may reduce your homeowner’s insurance rates. Consult your insurance broker.
Call Stashluk for your Morristown NJ generator installation before the next storm hits home.
Stashluk’s generator installation and service technicians are highly experienced and professional. We will ask you the key questions and accurately assess your power needs so we can suggest the right unit for your home and family. Give us a call at 908-277-6200 and we’ll help you choose the best model for your needs and budget.
