More and more households are installing home and portable generators these days. The last few years have included record temperature changes and droughts. With the unpredictability of the weather in Washington state, homeowners don’t want to be caught unawares the next time their power goes out. Standby or portable generators are appliances that provide electricity to your property on the off chance your normal energy source goes down. Having a generator for your house ensures that you have access to a backup power source no matter the disruption. If there’s an outage because of freezing temperatures or if damage has been caused to a local power grid or substation, you will be well prepared by having a generator.

We depend on electricity for practically everything in our daily lives. From your fridge, wifi, lights, and even your heating system. The amount of energy your appliances need in order to work is more than you think and when you lose that energy, it’s always an inconvenience. For people who depend on electricity to power their medical devices or to keep their medicine chilled, it can be detrimental to their health. 

There are different types of generators, but the most popular are standby and portable generators. Portable generators are smaller and more mobile. They often have wheels or can even be handheld. Because of their smaller size, they are more cost effective, but are less powerful than a standby generator. Standby generators are capable of powering your whole house and will automatically turn on in the event of a power outage.

Once you decide which type of backup generator will work best for you and your home, you’ll need to maintain it in order for the generator to work properly when you really need it. A backup generator should be serviced annually and you’ll also want to make sure it doesn’t sit for long stretches of time without being run.  
Generator Pros Electric offers professional backup generator installation and maintenance in Auburn, WA. Our experienced technicians can help you find a portable or standby generator that fits your budget and your house. We will provide maintenance for your generator as often as you’d like to schedule it. Generator Pros Electric offers online estimates and also specializes in home transfer switch installation and the installation of electric vehicle chargers. If you are interested in installing a generator for your house or business, give us a call today at
(253) 234-4041 to schedule an appointment!