Category: Generator Knowledge

Best Time To Install A Whole House Generator

Backup and standby generators provide access to power supplies during outages caused by storms, extreme weather or technical faults. If you’re a home or business owner looking to buy a generator to provide peace of mind and reduce the risk of disruptions, you may be wondering when is the best time for a Generac generator […]

Generator Maintenance Tips: Exercising Your Whole Home Generator

If you have a home generator, then you may have heard the term “exercising”.  If you’re not quite sure what that means, then you have come to the right place. Here you can find out what exercising means, why it’s important and how to do it yourself. Why do you Need to Exercise your Generator? […]

Preventative Maintenance for Your Whole Home Generator

Whether you’ve recently purchased a standby home generator or you want to keep your existing backup power source in good health, generator maintenance is a key ingredient in the recipe for success.  In fact, it’s just as important as finding the right unit for your family’s needs. Here’s why prevention is the best form of […]

Keep Your Standby Generator Operating At Peak Efficiency With These Tips

Your standby generator plays an important role in your home. It’s there to provide power when called upon, ensuring you never suffer from power outages. As a result, you need to be confident that your generator functions properly and is ready to kick in when called upon. So, here are some of our top whole […]

With A GenMonitor Maintenance Program, You’ll Never Be Left In The Dark Again!

If sitting in the middle of a power blackout without any lights, HVAC or access to appliances is A-OK with you, then the chances are you don’t have a standby generator. However, if you want to make sure your family stays comfortable and safe, even when the power grid isn’t online in your location, you […]

Key Safety Considerations When Installing A Whole Home Generator

Is there anything worse than experiencing a power outage and being plunged into darkness? You can’t use the internet, you may be unable to cook, and you have no idea how long it will be until the power comes back on. This is where a whole home standby generator comes into play. With one of […]

The Best Locations To Install Your Standby Generator

Do you live in a location that frequently experiences power outages or blackouts? Are you sick of lighting candles and getting out a camping stove when this happens? If so, then it’s a very smart idea to install a standby generator. A whole-home standby generator acts as a backup power source for your home. It […]

Generac G-Force Engine: What Makes It Great

If you are looking for a standby generator, you have many options. There are multiple manufacturers out there all promising that they offer the best products on the market.  But do they? Arguably not. In this post, we outline why the Generac G-Force® Engine is the best option for your home. Read on to learn […]

Life Of A Whole House Generator

Buying a whole house generator is a substantial financial commitment. You could be paying anywhere between $5,000 and $30,000 for a suitable unit (including installation and maintenance costs).  For that reason, you want something that is going to provide you with a good return on your investment. If a generator packs up in a couple […]

Reasons To Purchase Standby Over Portable Generators

Portable generators are generators that you can move from one location to another. They typically have wheels and handles to make them more ergonomically friendly. But are they actually any good?  As you’ll discover in this post, it depends on your requirements. Yes, they are great if you want portability, but regular standby generators tend […]