A gas-powered standby generator can ease your mind about blackouts.
When you lose electricity on a mild day in Western Connecticut, it can be aggravating. You’re without home electronics and lights. But a power outage during a prolonged heat wave or a frigid cold spell is a different story. Without heating or air conditioning, your home could quickly become uninhabitable.
For homeowners who depend on electricity for home medical equipment, stair lifts or other mobility equipment, a long blackout can be truly dangerous. And don’t forget that blackouts often happen when outdoor weather is inclement. Losing power to your refrigerator or freezer in those circumstances is a major problem.
But having a standby generator fueled by propane or natural gas can keep your home powered when the electric grid blacks out or your power line goes down. The trusted team at Leahy’s Fuels can connect your generator to a gas line or home propane tank.
How does a standby generator work?
As the name suggests, these generators are always on standby, ready to spring into action if your house experiences a power interruption. You don’t even need to be home or awake to activate them, ensuring peace of mind anytime, anywhere. A sensor detects when the power goes out, triggering an automatic response. In a matter of seconds, a transfer switch seamlessly shifts your home to generator power, providing continuous electricity. This swift transition helps keep your appliances running smoothly and prevents any disruptions in your daily activities.
Why are gas-powered generators great?
These systems are permanently installed at your home and are always ready to provide power. When the weather outside is freezing or blustery, the last thing you want to do is run outside to turn on a portable generator and get extension cords to bring power inside. Standby generators connect directly to your home’s power and switch on automatically.
Also, these generators can be sized to meet your exact electrical needs. Some people want every outlet, lighting fixture and home system to be powered during an outage. Other people are fine powering only their HVAC equipment, refrigerators and a few other essential items. Whatever your needs and priorities, you can find a standby system to match them.
You also don’t need to worry as much about the fuel for these systems. Propane has an unlimited shelf life, and natural gas consistently flows from your utility line to the generator. With a gasoline or diesel generator, you may find yourself rushing to get fuel from a service station that might not be running in a blackout.
Standby Generator Connection Service from Leahy’s Fuels
To enjoy the total peace of mind that comes from having a standby generator, you need it to be safely and professionally connected to its fuel source. That’s where Leahy’s Fuels enters the picture. In West Redding, Sherman and other communities in our service area, we connect generators to home propane tanks and natural gas lines. You can trust our friendly staff to run and connect gas lines safely and carefully. We’ll safety-test the lines and make sure your generator is ready to go.
Do you need to arrange a standby generator connection in Western Connecticut? Contact our team today to schedule service.