Many folks were caught by surprise in the recent severe storms to hit the area. Many folks lost power, and it’s not always clear how long it will be until power is restored. While local utilities are getting better about keeping customers informed, online, about outages, this isn’t always helpful when the bulk of homeowners are depending on electricity for everything from the household basics to powering cell phones and wifi connections needed to access the internet!
Lost power these days means lost productivity. Many more people are telecommuting from their homes, so loss of power also means lost work hours, and potentially lost clients. Telecommuters are then forced to find a local restaurant, library or business that will give them temporary access to wifi to get any work done. No one wants to become this kind of digital nomad, bouncing from establishment to establishment, desperately seeking wifi.
We have seen a spike in recent years of power outages and prolonged outages that are spurring more and more of our customers to purchase whole house generators. While in the past, some folks would rely on small, gas powered generators for emergencies, more and more folks are finding they need to power more than the refrigerator and one other appliance- they are simply opting for a whole house generator, like the ones manufactured by Generac to make sure they never lose power for more than a second as the system turns on.
One of our customers installed a full house generator because they run their business from home. Having a full house generator gave them a significant rate reduction on their business insurance, and several of their clients actually required that they have an emergency plan- the full house generator actually helped them close additional business as a result, since they could guarantee they would never lose productivity to power loss again. When we asked them about how they made the decision, they said “It’s given us, and our business, peace of mind that has been well worth the cost. We’ve also been able to help friends and family during extended outages, and that’s been helpful for them as well. It’s been one of the best investments we’ve made.”
Severe storms seem to be hitting more frequently and often without a lot of advance notice, making it difficult to prepare and recharge items like spare battery packs and lanterns that can help see you through an extended outage. While we like camping as much as the next person, do you want to go through it in your own home? Keep your family comfortable and safe, regardless of what Mother Nature dishes out, by getting a whole home generator. You’ll give yourself peace of mind and avoid the disruption, loss of productivity and the lost money that comes along with it.