{"id":1371,"date":"2019-08-19T11:00:04","date_gmt":"2019-08-19T15:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aprofessionalheatingandair.com\/blog\/?p=1371"},"modified":"2019-08-16T15:11:34","modified_gmt":"2019-08-16T19:11:34","slug":"why-a-whole-house-generator-might-be-right-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aprofessionalheatingandair.com\/blog\/why-a-whole-house-generator-might-be-right-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Why a Whole-House Generator Might Be Right for You"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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With the onslaught of thunderstorms coming this week and for the rest of the season, we\u2019re definitely going to see an increase in generator purchases. With the climate changing, we’ve seen weather-related power outages double<\/em> since 2003 and they\u2019re only getting more severe. You\u2019re lucky you\u2019ve got your portable generator in the garage in case you lose power this season, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, you might not be as lucky as you think. Portable generators are meant for worksites, campsites, tailgating, and other\u2014less power-intensive\u2014energy needs. If you\u2019re looking to power your whole house for a few days, including air conditioning, from the convenience of your smartphone, then you\u2019re going to want to upgrade to a whole-house generator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Is It Worth It?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is the age-old question. If you\u2019ve already got a portable generator that can power the necessities like your stove, a couple of lights, and your refrigerator, why bother upgrading? After all, a backup generator is only for emergencies\u2026 right? Sure, if you\u2019re okay with hunkering down without your microwave, phone, computer, air conditioning, or the multitude of other 21st<\/sup> century appliances you own. Though, science would like to have a word with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

87% of power outages are caused by severe weather storms. Earlier we mentioned that weather-related power outages are on the rise, as well as the number of people affected by power outages. The fact of the matter is that severe storms are becoming more frequent, more powerful, and more expensive. Since Covington, LA is often affected by some of the roughest storms, it would be pretty silly not to foresee these outages affecting you in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s the Difference?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Good question! Portable generators, as most people know, run\non gasoline or diesel. They require no installation (they can sit anywhere) and\nmust be operated far away from your home because they\u2019re very loud and release a\nton of carbon monoxide. Not only that, but you have to manually switch it on\nwhen the power runs out- which can sometimes be impossible if you\u2019re not home.\nThat sounds like a perfect recipe for spoiled or rotten food!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A whole-house generator switches on automatically when the power\noutage occurs. It has a self-feeding fuel system that runs on either propane or\nnatural gas, and as we\u2019ve mentioned before, can power all the appliances in\nyour home. Many brands of whole-house generators can also be operated via\nsmartphone when you\u2019re not home, to ensure that your food doesn\u2019t spoil and\nyour HVAC keeps running smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, truth be told, there\u2019s an enormous difference between\nthe two systems. Thankfully, we also provide generator maintenance and repairs for\nfaulty systems and can even install portable generators if a whole-home unit is\nway out of your budget. We know how important a fair price is, and we\u2019re concerned\nabout informing you for when the time comes to discuss your generator options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For generator repair in Covington, LA,<\/a> make sure to contact us<\/a> today. When you need it done right, call Professional Heating & Air.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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