Generator Installation Services in Hillsboro, OR
Depending on your lifestyle and your needs, a power outage can be anywhere from annoying to disastrous. If someone in your household is dependent on electricity for medical devices, you need a reliable power source. It may also be particularly important to maintain power if you work or attend school from home. You might have pets, such as fish or reptiles, that need electricity to maintain their habitats. If you have a home security system, a power outage can mean its failure. With a whole-home generator, you won’t have to worry about any of these things.
Below are some of the other benefits of adding a whole-home generator to your property.
- Prevents food spoilage
- Prevents frozen pipes
- Keeps home temperatures comfortable
- Increases property value
- Provides peace of mind
A whole-home generator offers a number of advantages over a portable model. A portable model requires you to have ample space to store fuel. On the other hand, a gas or propane line powers your whole-home generator. In addition, a whole-home generator turns on automatically. That means that if you’re at work or even on vacation when the power fails, your house will still have electricity. It also means that you don’t have to go outside in inclement weather to start it up. Finally, a whole-home generator can power your house for much longer periods of time than a portable generator.
Whole-Home & Generac Generator Solutions
Generator installation is an important part of the suite of electrical services that we provide. Professional installation is usually a necessary condition to maintain your generator’s warranty. Installing a generator can take anywhere from one day to a few days.
However, there is also a process of obtaining the necessary permits, which can take weeks. Therefore, you should schedule service with a longer timeline in mind. We’ll start the installation process by preparing a site for your Generac generator. Next, we’ll place the generator and connect it to your gas or propane line. We’ll do the electrical wiring and ground your generator. We’ll also install an automatic transfer switch, which turns on your generator after a power failure. Finally, we’ll ensure that your generator is operating correctly and answer any of your questions about its maintenance and operation.
