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Whole Home Backup Power

Why Invest in a Whole Home Generator?

A whole home generator provides seamless, automatic backup power when the grid goes down, keeping your lights on, appliances running, and family safe. Whether it’s extreme weather or unexpected outages, you’ll have peace of mind knowing your home stays powered 24/7. No more spoiled food, no more dark nights, and no need to worry about charging essentials. It’s convenience, security, and comfort powered by reliability.

What Is an Automatic Transfer Switch and Why It Matters

An automatic transfer switch (ATS) is the key component that makes your backup power truly automatic. When a power outage occurs, the ATS instantly detects the loss of utility power and seamlessly switches your home to generator power without you lifting a finger. Once power is restored, it safely transitions back to the grid. It’s fast, reliable, and ensures your home stays powered without interruption.

Protect Your Home with a Generator Safety Interlock

A generator safety interlock is a cost-effective and code compliant solution that ensures safe manual operation of your portable generator. It prevents back feeding to the utility grid by allowing only one power source, either the utility or generator to energize your home’s electrical panel at a time. Simple, secure, and smart, an interlock gives you peace of mind during outages without the need for a full transfer switch system.

Power Starts at the Generator Inlet

A generator inlet is the crucial connection point that allows you to safely bring power from your portable generator into your home’s electrical system. Installed on the exterior of your home, it works in tandem with a safety interlock or transfer switch to deliver reliable backup power during an outage without running cords through windows or doors. It’s a clean, secure, and code-compliant solution for keeping your essentials running when the grid goes down.

Portable Generators: Flexible Power When You Need It Most

Portable generators offer a convenient and affordable way to keep essential appliances and devices running during a power outage. Whether you’re backing up a few key circuits or taking power on the go for work or recreation, portable generators provide flexibility and peace of mind. Easy to store, quick to set up, and ready when you need them. Portable power is always within reach.


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