Got Power?

  

With the rash of recent hurricanes, tropical storms and now early winter snow falls many have been experiencing frequent loss of power to their homes. This could mean no heat, no cooking, no running water and worse – no Face Book updates. How can one cope with the loss of basic essentials required in today’s civilized world?  Backup generators are the answer. Now home generators are better and more affordable. You can utilize a small portable unit or buy a large generator that will power your entire home that turns on automatically.


We used to think that generators were used only by large institutions, like hospitals, or used by rural folk. Today, it seems like you are just as likely to lose power in a town as you are in the back woods. As a result more and more people are turning to this backup source of power.

Here are some key considerations when purchasing a backup generator:

• Determine the size generator needed to power your home or parts of your home

• Determine if you want a portable unit or a fixed unit

• Think about fuel source – gas, diesel, propane, natural gas

• If you are powering sensitive electronics – like computers, stereos, TVs or anything with a microprocessor you will want to have a unit that generates “clean” electricity. Discuss this with your generator dealer

• Think about a manual or automatic transfer switch

• Get quotes from qualified installers

• Never run a generator inside a home or garage

As with most things in life there are tradeoffs when selecting a generator. Everyone has unique needs and individual budgets; so work with your generator retailer to find a solution that is right for you.

Now you won’t be in the dark when the next storms hit and creates power outages. Just be prepared to host friends and family who want to come in out the dark cold nights.

We want to hear from you.  What are your power outage stories?

Superior Woodcraft is a local custom cabinet maker from Doylestown, Pa - the heart of Bucks County.


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