Be Prepared for a Power Outage With a Whole House Generator in Carmel, IN
Long-term residents of Carmel, Indiana, may remember locally based power system administrator MISO being partly to blame for the power outage in 2003 that left more than 50 million people across eight states and part of Canada without electricity. It was the largest electrical outage in North America. However, anyone with a whole house generator during this event experienced just a few seconds in the dark before their generator switched on to keep the power running. And, with a whole house generator from Tri-State Water, Power & Air, you’ll also be prepared for this type of event and have electricity during any power outage, regardless of the cause.
What Is a Whole House Generator?
Think of a whole house generator as a backup battery for your house. An automatic transfer switch is hooked up to your electric meter, and as soon as it notices the meter has stopped spinning (indicating a power outage), it kicks on your whole house generator.
The size of generator you need is only partly related to the size of your home. If you live in a smaller home, you may be able to get away with a 12kW whole house generator. If you live in a larger house, you might need a generator as large as 80kW. In either case, you need to consider exactly what you want your whole house generator to power in the event of an electrical outage, including:
- Your refrigerator and freezer, to keep food from spoiling
- Your oven or microwave, so you can cook
- Your HVAC system, to keep you comfortable no matter what the weather is doing
- Any electrically powered vital medical equipment to maintain your or your loved one’s quality of life
You Should Partner With Tri-State Water, Power & Air for Your Generator Needs
At Tri-State Water, Power & Air, we supply whole house generators for homes both large and small. All Tri-State generators come with installation, ongoing maintenance, and 24/7 emergency service. Contact us today to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation in your Carmel, IN, home.
