WAUKESHA, Wis., March 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Winter Storm
Quinn is set to hit the East Coast on the heels of a severe
nor'easter. Winter Storm Riley was
responsible for leaving almost 3 million people without
electricity, and Quinn has the potential to be just as
dangerous.
While many are still trying to clean up from the previous storm,
homeowners can prevent further damage and loss before the next
storm arrives by purchasing an emergency generator. Here are some
tips to choose the option that is the best fit for the homeowner's
needs:
Portable Generators:
A portable generator can be a
good option for those who are looking to power the most critical
home items. They are simple to buy, easy to run and can power most
essential lights or appliances via extension cords. Portable
generators must be placed outside, far away from windows and doors
and in a dry place. Generac has sent additional inventory to areas
in the path of Winter Storm Quinn.
These units can be purchased at dealer and home improvement
centers.
Manual Transfer Switches:
A manual transfer switch can be used in combination with a portable
generator to allow people to backup more items in their homes --
even hard-wired appliances like a furnace or well pump -- by
delivering emergency power through the home's electrical system.
There's no need to run extension cords from the generator to the
lights and appliances. It is wired directly to the home's
electrical panel and can power circuits of the homeowner's
choosing. A manual transfer switch is the only safe way to deliver
power from a portable generator to the home's electrical system,
and while you will not likely be able to have one installed before
Quinn, you can work with an authorized Generac dealer to buy a
manual transfer switch and have it installed for future outages.
Homeowners should not attempt to install one themselves.
Home Standby Generator:
While it's not possible to
install a standby home generator ahead of this storm, there are
certain to be future power outages. A home standby generator is a
permanently installed solution and is connected to the home's
existing natural gas or propane line. It sits outside the home,
much like an air conditioning unit. These generators can restore
power to the home -- units are even available that can back up the
entire home -- within seconds of an outage. One of the more than
5,000 Generac dealers across the U.S. can perform a free in-home
consultation for those interested in finding the right fit for
their needs. During the consultation, the dealer can provide the
correct size and cost for the homeowner and explain installation
prices.
Just because the storm ends doesn't mean the threat does. The
failing U.S. infrastructure makes access to power vulnerable in
severe weather. Homeowners can take control and power their own
home with the help of a Generac generator. Learn more at
Generac.com.
About Generac
Generac Power Systems, Inc. (NYSE: GNRC)
is a leading global supplier of backup power and prime power
products, systems and engine-powered tools. Back in 1959, our
founder was committed to designing, engineering and manufacturing
the first affordable backup generator. Fifty-seven years later, the
same dedication to innovation, durability and excellence has
resulted in the company's ability to expand its industry-leading
product portfolio into homes and small businesses, on job sites,
and in industrial and mobile applications across the globe. Generac
offers single engine backup and prime power systems up to 2 MW and
paralleled solutions up to 100 MW, and uses a variety of fuel
sources to support power needs for our customers. We are proud to
be named, in back-to-back years, the Frost & Sullivan 2014 and
2015 North American Natural Gas Generator Set Company of the Year.
Visit Generac.com for more information.
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