Why Buy a Home Standby Generator
The Short Answer – Using Pictures for Illustration:
Now the long answer, from our owner, Greg Nalley:
On December 24th of 2012 what where you doing? You might have been last minute Christmas shopping, planning the big holiday meal, or on the road heading to relatives for the big New Year. What would you have been doing different if you knew that was the last day you would have power for 3 days, 5 days, or more?
Today could be the last day you have power.
Stories like these occur all over the State of Arkansas and the surrounding areas due to high winds, ice, faulty transmission equipment, or just plain, old, simple, human error.
Don’t be left wondering what your going to do for heat, air conditioning, refrigeration, lighting, or basic news information in the event your power goes out.
A home standby generator can solve all of those worries and frustrations. One call to Northside Power will provide a factory trained technician to your home to evaluate your power needs, provide a simple plan to install the correct size home standby generator, and put your mind at ease with a free, no obligation proposal for the Cummins, Briggs & Stratton, or Generac generator of your choice.
Northside Power will provide all the trained personnel to install the gas, plumbing, electrical connections, inspections, and proper equipment start up to insure your new home standby generator operates properly for years to come.
Our standby generators are fully automatic, meaning they spring into action at the first sign on power trouble. The engine starts and produces the necessary electric power you need. The automatic transfer switch will disconnect your home from the downed utility company and reconnect a new power feed from your home standby generator with out you doing anything.
Best of all they operate on natural gas or LP for convenience, which saves you time and money and helps protect the environment with their lower emission standards. Plus, with natural gas or LP hookups, you never have to worry about refilling your generator with gas.
In short, why do you need a home standby generator from Northside Power? For your safety, peace of mind, and convenience! Call today or email us, so when the power is out tomorrow your life stays normal.
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How Generator Pads Protect Your Investment
When homeowners think about installing a backup generator, most of the attention naturally goes toward choosing the generator itself. Power capacity, fuel type, brand, and automatic operation are all important considerations. However, one part of the installation process that can easily be overlooked is the generator pad.
A generator pad provides the foundation for a permanently installed backup power system. It helps keep the equipment level, stable, and properly positioned while protecting it from conditions that could affect its long-term performance. Whether you are investing in a new residential generator or replacing an older unit, the foundation beneath your equipment deserves just as much consideration as the generator itself.
Professional home generator installation involves far more than delivering a generator and connecting it to your electrical system. Site preparation, equipment placement, fuel access, electrical connections, drainage, and foundation support all contribute to the reliability of the finished system. When these details are handled correctly from the beginning, homeowners are in a much better position to protect their investment over the years ahead.
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If you have ever asked what is an inverter generator and whether one is right for your needs, understanding how these systems differ from traditional generators is a good place to start. Inverter generators are known for their portability, quieter operation, and ability to produce clean electricity. However, they are not necessarily the best choice for every home or power requirement.
Before investing in a new portable generator, it is important to understand what inverter technology does, where these generators perform best, and when another type of backup power system may be the better investment.
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