Standby generators are different from their portable counterparts. They must be installed by a Salt Lake City electrician because they will be hardwired into your home’s main electric panel. This is necessary so you don’t have to run extension cords. The generator being wired to the panel means everything is ready to go the second the power goes out. This is much safer for you and your family because you won’t have to go outside to drag out a generator.
The generators range in size and power. To run your furnace, you will want to discuss what size of generator you need with an electrician. Salt Lake City homeowners will have the option to decide if they want a small generator that is powerful enough to run just the furnace of if they want a generator that will keep the whole house powered. The choice is yours. Once you have made the decision, the next step is the installation process. Most of the standby generators are equipped with an automatic transfer switch that transfers your home to the backup power source within seconds of the main power grid failing. If you have any questions about what it will take to have a standby generator installed, give Captain Electric, LLC a call today.