When you buy a home you want to be able to walk in and use all the areas of the house that include the plumbing and electrical systems. The problem is that your home is not self-sufficient and needs the energy that is being sent to it from your local power company. The way your home gets this energy is with an electrical system that is installed when the home is built. The system will need to be inspected and repaired when necessary to ensure that it is in good working condition. That does not mean that you will always have electricity in your home. There are some reasons that the power that is in your home can be cut leaving you in the dark. Of course one of the main ones is when there is a storm that happens to knock the power out to you and your neighbors. This can take time to get back up since the storm has to subside first. You also might be near a transformer that has been hit or damaged by a car. When this happens you can be without power in your house for an undetermined amount of time. There is a way around this issue and that is to have a backup generator installed at your house.

Peterkin Electric Outlines Some of the Advantages of Having a Backup Generator in Your Home

Generators Help to Preserve Your Food: One of the first things that many people start to panic about when the power goes out is what is in the fridge and the freezer. Most people spend money on food on a regular basis and lots of that food has to be put in a fridge or freezer. If the food reaches room temperature it will go bad and that can cost you quite a lot of money. When the power goes out the food can stay in the fridge as long as you keep it closed but after some time it will start to warm up. If you have a backup generator you know that as the power goes out your generator can kick in. This will keep the appliances such as the fridge and freezer working and saving you money on food replacement.
Generators Help You Stay Secure: If you have ever been in a storm that has knocked out power it can be scary. There is a lot of work that has to be done after the storm to get people back on track. One of the sad truths is that during these times of need there are some people that will take advantage of situation. This means that you need to keep your home and property secure. When the power goes out your security system is going to be down. That is why the backup generator is a great idea. The generator will be able to keep your security system and cameras up so you can protect your family and property.
Generators Mean No Interruption to Power: One of the problems when your power goes out is that all the work that is done in your house has to stop. You will not be able to do much without lights and you can’t cook food, clean or watch any television. You also will not be able to charge your phone or keep your internet up either. If you have a backup generator you can ensure that you will not have any interruption in your regular day.

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Peterkin Electric has the ability to increase your electrical presence and install a backup generator. Call us today!