When severe weather, an accident or failure causes a power outage, many local businesses and homeowners ask themselves, “Is this the time to invest a standby generator? But what are the benefits, and can I even afford one?” At PowerPro, the leading standby generator dealer in the Long Island region, we field questions like this all the time. The fact is, investing in a standby generator on Long Island offers numerous benefits, chiefly to provide uninterrupted power, which translates to enhanced safety, comfort, and financial protection during power outages. As for affordability, PowerPro offers qualified buyers numerous financing options, (ask about our 18-month 0-interest, financing offer) so there has never been a better time to achieve the peace of mind that having a standby generator to protect your business, home, and family can bring. Here are more facts to consider:
Top Reasons to Install a Home Standby Generator from PowerPro:
- Automatic, seamless power transfer: Standby generators are permanently installed and, within seconds of detecting an outage, automatically kick in without any manual effort, even if you are not on site.
- Whole-home power capacity: Unlike portable generators, standby units can power essential circuits for your entire business and home, including major appliances like refrigerators, freezers, sump pumps, and your HVAC system, ensuring comfort in extreme weather.
- Protection against property damage:
- Prevents water damage y keeping sump pumps running during storms, to avoid basement flooding. Every homeowner utilizes their basement as off-season storage for clothing, holiday decorations, recreation equipment, workshop tools, and more, so even a small leak can be costly. FEMA ranks many areas in our region as flood plains. Installing a standby generator in your Long Island home can prevent sizable property and asset losses.
- Prevents frozen pipes in winter months by maintaining your heating system. Did you know? Second only to property damage claims for wind and hail damage, water damage and freezing claims constitute almost 30% of homeowner insurance claims every year. A home standby generator can prevent having to submit a property damage claim.
- Safeguards food and medication by ensuring refrigerators and freezers stay on, preventing hundreds of dollars in food loss. In this era of higher prices at the grocery store, your weekly food budget can take a hit if your power goes out for more than a few hours, especially if you have a separate freezer unit.
- Enhanced safety and security: Continuous power keeps security systems, lighting, and garage door openers operational, improving home safety and deterring break-ins during blackouts.
- Support for critical medical needs: For households with individuals relying on electric-powered medical devices (e.g., oxygen concentrators, CPAP machines), a generator is a necessity to ensure the continuous operation of vital equipment.
- Increased home value: A permanently installed standby generator is an attractive feature for potential buyers and can increase a home’s resale value, with some estimates suggesting a 3-5% boost while providing up to 150% ROI on your investment.. Be aware, however, that your standby generator must be installed properly, needs to be the right size for the home, and has to have been maintained correctly. PowerPro offers superior customer service and maintenance contracts to ensure your unit meets all regulatory standards.
- Reliable, long-term operation: Standby generators connect to your home’s natural gas or liquid propane (LP) lines, allowing them to run for extended periods without manual refueling, a significant advantage over portable units that require frequent gas can refills.
- Peace of mind: The confidence of knowing your family and property are protected in any weather condition or utility failure is an invaluable benefit that reduces stress and disruption during emergencies.
- Keep your EV charged and protect electronics: A home standby generator will keep your electric vehicle charging and protect sensitive appliances and electronics from damage caused by power surges or sudden outages.
- Remote work continuity: For those who work from home, uninterrupted power ensures continued productivity and avoids lost income during an outage.
PowerPro has been providing outstanding and dependable standby generator sales and service to the home and business owners of Long Island for well over 25 years. We only carry the top brands and standby generator models. Our customer service, like our backup power units, provide homeowners with the peace of mind you deserve. When you purchase your standby generator on Long Island from PowerPro, our professionals will not only obtain the required permits but also oversee the delivery and placement of your unit, explain the startup and warranty procedures, and we’ll be with you every step of the way to assist you to obtain the financing you need. Don’t suffer the consequences of another power outage ever again. Speak with the experts at PowerPro today!
