The beauty of towns like Chatham and Madison is not only reflected in their tree-lined streets, but also by the architectural detail of many of the homes. When strong storms roll through, the chance that those same trees will fall and exposed above-ground power lines will be knocked down is a common concern every homeowner shares.
For a growing number of town residents who get frustrated and angered by the time it takes the local utility to restore power, they’re taking matters into their own hands by installing automatic standby generators.
Why wait days for power when it’s available in seconds?
The beauty of instant automatic power is obvious. All the food in your refrigerator and freezer will remain chilled or frozen. You won’t have to throw out hundreds of dollars of produce, meat and other perishables every time the power gets knocked out.
Your family can continue to work and live as if nothing happened. Electronics and computers remain online so work can get done and homework completed. And after dark your lights will all still work and any chance of an accidental fire due to a lit candle tipping over are eliminated.
For many Stashluk customers who’ve installed a standby generator, perhaps the thing they love best is the generator is connected to the utility’s natural gas supply. There’s no running out filling gas tanks when the roads may be snowed in or downed trees may be littering the streets around the neighborhood. A natural gas line connection provides a constant supply of fuel so your family can keep to your schedules while your home remains lit, powered and safe. If you happen to own a second home and there’s no natural gas supply at that location, an automatic generator can also be fueled by a dedicated LP tank providing you with peace of mind even if you’re hundreds of miles away.
It’s like having your own personal power plant!
A standby generator really is the equivalent of a personal power plant whenever your power goes out due to a violent storm, blown transformer or for any other reason. Stashluk is an authorized sales and service representative for many of the leading brands of whole house generators, including, Generac, General Electric, Honeywell and Briggs and Stratton.
Typically installed permanently beside or behind your home, your standby generator will kick on within 20 seconds or so, quickly restoring power to your home without you needing to flip any switches or wander outside where weather conditions may be hazardous.
Another tremendously convenient advantage of today’s automatic generators is that many models are “smart!”
- Many generator units now have a remote monitor that enables you to login from any mobile device and check your generator’s status. You’ll have peace of mind whether you’re on vacation or if you want to monitor the power status at a second home.
- When your standby generator is due for maintenance or requires service, it will alert you directly and/or give Stashluk a heads-up that service is needed. As an added precaution and to make sure your unit is always in prime operating order, Stashluk suggests an annual service visit to inspect parts and make repairs when necessary.
- When power goes out, your automatic generator will record when the power dropped and when it returned, so you have a log of its performance.
Stashluk can right-size a standby generator for your home.
Not all automatic generators are sized equally for every load (or need). An important part of your initial consultation with Stashluk is giving our technician an opportunity to learn about your home and your power needs. You may decide you don’t need a generator to handle the house in its entirety, but would rather focus on core infrastructure such as electric sump pumps, appliances such as refrigerators, your heating system and basic lighting.
Check with your homeowners insurance and speak with your agent to see if there are any potential savings available for installing a standby generator. In times of blackouts, having your lights on is an important deterrent to intruders who may have burglary in mind. Many insurance companies consider an automatic standby generator as home theft-protection equipment.
Keep the power on! Call the Chatham NJ generator installation experts at Stashluk today for a consultation.
The generator installation team at Stashluk will ask you the right questions, assess your power needs and 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.
