Experienced Briggs & Stratton Standby Home Generators Services in Augusta, GA

At Duggan's One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning®, we know power outages are an inconvenience many Georgia homeowners dread. One simple and effective solution is using home generators to keep your power flowing. Our qualified electrical contractors can help you choose and install the ideal Briggs & Stratton home standby generator. Once it’s running, you’ll never have to wait on home electrical repairs or the resolution of larger grid issues; you’ll have guaranteed power outage protection.

Protect Your Home From Power Outages With Home Generator Systems

A home generator is powered with an engine that uses fuels such as gasoline or propane. When your power stops, your generator’s automatic transfer switch detects the loss and starts the generator. Once the device starts producing electricity, the power is routed through your home electrical system until regular power is restored.

You can choose from various options when you select your Briggs & Stratton home standby generator. Smaller models providing under 10kW of power will ensure that your lights, refrigerator, and essential small appliances function. Larger models generating over 16KW of power provide more extensive power outage protection. These models will keep most systems running, including air conditioners and high-wattage appliances. To choose the right home generator, you’ll want to consider the following things:

• Home square footage
• Appliances that need power
• Efficiency of those appliances

Our experienced electrical contractors can help you decide which generator will provide the best power outage protection, based on your home’s electrical load and your personal preferences.

How a Home Generator Works

A home generator automatically turns on if your power goes out; in some cases, you may not even experience an interruption in power. Once on, your home generator works with your home's electrical system to deliver power to lighting, appliances, heating and cooling systems and more, all while you relax. Different home generator systems deliver power for different lengths of time, and we'd be happy to explain your options. Our skilled power specialists can show you a selection of high-quality, recommended home power generators to meet the needs of your residential location.

The Top 5 Advantages of Standby Home Generators

Beyond the logistics of how a generator works and what it can power, customers need to know the advantages. The top five reasons that a standby generator could be advantageous include:

• Medical Necessity - Often, medical necessity can trigger the need to own a standby home generator. This is often the case when an elderly parent lives in the home and needs medical supplies kept at a certain temperature or when a piece of medical equipment, such as an oxygen tank, must stay powered even when a home's power has gone out.
• Going to Work - If anyone in the home has to go to work, power is needed for getting ready. This means taking a warm shower, checking emails before heading out the door, and prepping a lunch for the day -- all of these require power to do so.
• Feeding the Family - To feed a family when the power is out, there are two options: restaurants and fast food every night or a home cooked, healthy meal. For that better option, power is needed from a standby generator.
• Schoolwork - Even though a home has lost power, the local schools may not have. This could mean that teachers are assigning homework that requires an internet connection. A standby home generator can allow for homework research.
• Keeping the Status Quo - In short, a home can continue to run smoothly - from breakfast to bedtime - when you have a standby generator. Your life doesn't have to go on hold just because the power has gone out.

Residential Standby Generators: The Other Name for Home Generators

When considering a generator, you don't have to be a homeowner to invest in one. Instead, we offer a full line of residential standby generators. Power loss can occur at any place: be it a home, a condo, or even a mobile home. It would be unfairly limiting to state that we only install standby generators at homes. Nope, that's not how we work at Duggan's One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning®. We understand that any residence needs a residential standby generator. Regardless of the residence's square footage, all homes need to keep the power on through the storm. Your living space deserves just as much attention as the mansion down the way, and all residents deserve to go on with everyday life, even if the power is out.

Commercial Standby Generators

Although we have thoroughly expressed the key elements and importance of residential standby generators, there needs to be a distinction made between these and commercial standby generators. The major key difference here is the amount of workload that the standby generator will endure. A hospital, for example, would need significantly more power to keep the lights and medical equipment on than your residential standby generator may need. Some other examples of places that might need a commercial standby generator include:

• Nursing Homes
• Doctors' Offices
• Banks (due to security)
• Apartment Buildings

And that's just to name a few. If you feel your business could benefit from a commercial standby generator, you're probably right. Most industries require power around the clock, and commercial standby generators provide that.

Contact Us For Home Generators Installation Services

Proper installation of home electrical generators is crucial. With poor installation, these devices can fail or create safety hazards. Our electricians can safely and efficiently connect your device to your home’s fuel sources and electrical system. We also will conduct a final inspection to ensure that your generator will work correctly when it is needed. Protecting against power outages with a Briggs & Stratton home standby generator is a smart investment for any homeowner.

At Duggan's One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning®, we can help you select the best model and take care of any inspections, maintenance, or repairs you might need later. Call us today at (706) 914-1617 to schedule your consultation.