How does a Home Backup Generator Work?
In 2009, Superstorm Sandy hit the state of New Jersey with a vengeance. The storm caused over $22 billion dollars in damages just in the state of New Jersey. Those who were fortunate enough to have their homes spared by Superstorm Sandy had a whole other host of difficulties coping without power. After the storm, 2.6 million people were without power for at least two days with the average length of time being ten days.
Generators became a very popular New Jersey item that year and according to a report by Rutgers generator sales went up by nearly 85%. Now the residents of New Jersey are more aware of the potential danger that come with each hurricane season and for many residents, purchasing a generator has become one of the many necessary preparations.
Why do I Need a Backup Generator?
A home backup generator provides electricity to the home when the power goes out. A backup generator can run on kerosene, gasoline and other types of fuel. Home backup generators can keep your air conditioning, heating system, refrigerator, lights, and any other appliances you’ve come to rely on, up and running. Power outages can be unexpected and can leave your home and family without power for an unknown period of time.
How Does a Backup Generator Turn On?
A backup generator has a transfer switch that is connected to the generator on one side and your home’s main power source on the other side. When the power goes out the backup generator switches your home’s power source from the main power grid (your electric company) to your backup generator. The generator has a battery operated starting system that is activated when the main source of power is lost, allowing your backup generator to start.
Once the generator has been installed, the generator will automatically come online after your main power source is lost. If you are not comfortable hooking up the generator you can check with the supplier and see if they offer set up service.
To see more information on how a backup generator works, check out this video.
If you need a backup generator or want to learn more Contact Us or give us a call at (732) 410-7695.
Why You Should Own a Generator in New Jersey
New Jersey is a beautiful state to live in, but during the hurricane and winter season it can be frustrating to deal with random power outages and storm damage. Being prepared for large scale storms helps keep your family safe and allows you to stay in the comfort of your home instead of dealing with the hassle of traveling to another location for access to electricity and other essentials.
The Benefits of a Generator for New Jersey Hurricane Season
Hurricane Sandy was the most destructive storm NJ has ever seen. The level of destruction left massive amounts of people without electricity for extended periods of time. The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported 8.2 million people without power after the storm left destruction in its wake. It took over a week to restore power to 90% of those affected, and took even longer for full power capacity to come back to customers, due to downed power lines and other damage. Those who were without power were left in the cold and unable to make their own meals. A generator can keep you and your family warm and safe during the worst disasters and is especially convenient when you don’t know how long it will take for services to get restored.
The Benefits of a Generator for New Jersey Winter Storms
New Jersey winters are also nothing to joke about. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports that in 2014 there was over $13 million in storm related damage in New Jersey alone. Heavy blizzards and ice can topple trees onto power lines, and it’s difficult for utility companies to get these problems fixed when roads aren’t clear. When power goes out during a blizzard, families can be stuck in the cold and may not have the option of leaving their home to find shelter.
If you’re interested in more information about the different generator options available call us at (732) 410-7695 or Contact Us.
Making Your Home “Smart”: We Can Help
Technology is constantly changing and new devices are always emerging that make our lives better, our schedules more convenient and our tasks easier to perform. Lots of these devices can help us manage our homes more efficiently and securely and feature technology that allows us to care for our homes even while we’re away. At Corbin Electrical, we specialize in designing and installing devices and complete systems that help you take advantage of the benefits of smart home technology. Here are a few of the gadgets and devices you might want to consider if you’re interested in adding smart technology to your home:
- Smart “hubs”
If you’re interested in smart home technology for your home, it’s only appropriate that smart hubs get listed first here. That’s because a smart hub can serve as your “mission control” for multiple smart devices, making it easier for you to manage your devices both at home and remotely. If you fancy yourself Captain Kirk in charge of the Enterprise, a smart hub is probably a good choice for your home.
- Electronic thermostats
Forget about what you think an electronic thermostat is all about; these thermostats learn from your behaviors to automatically adjust heating and cooling based on your prior actions. And that’s not all – some units can also learn how long it takes for your furnace or air conditioner to reach a desired temperature so they can plan when to make adjustments to meet your anticipated temperature needs. Plus, they can let you know when you’re making a wise energy choice that can result in savings – and a lower carbon footprint.
- Smart locks
These locks use touchpads to let you control who enters your house and when they can enter, and they allow you to set specific, unique entry codes for temporary use, such as when you have a house guest, dog walker or house sitter. And, they can notify you when someone has entered your home, wherever you happen to be.
- Home security and monitoring
These systems are designed to allow you to monitor your home’s security while you’re at work, on a trip or just out shopping. Hooked up to a monitoring company, they can notify the authorities when something goes wrong so you have ultimate peace of mind.
At Corbin Electrical Services, we love helping homeowners create the smart home of their dreams. From structured wiring designed to accommodate current and future technology to installing systems that allow you to monitor and control devices in your home, whether you’re home or not, our licensed contractors can help you design a system that meets all your unique needs. Call us today at (732) 536-0444 to learn more and to schedule an evaluation of your needs.
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