What is an automatic standby generator?
An automatic standby generator is a back-up electrical system that operates whether you are at home or away. It automatically supplies power to essential circuits of your home within seconds of a utility outage. After utility power returns, the generator shuts itself off and awaits the next outage. It operates on natural gas or liquid propane and sits outside just like a central air conditioning unit.

Why should I buy an automatic standby generator instead of a portable generator?
While portable generators do supply power, an automatic standby generator produces a higher quality of electricity. It operates automatically and runs a weekly self-test to ensure proper response to your needs. There are no extension cords to plug in and no gas tanks to fill. It operates automatically so it protects your home even when you’re away.

Do they have to be maintained?
Just like your car’s engine, generators need periodic oil and filter changes.You can rely on BHC Power for an annual maintenance plan to ensure your Home Stanby Generator will provide you peace of mind for years to come.

What will it power?
Automatic generators supply electricity to the electrical panel circuits of your home through a built-in load center. You select the number of circuits you want to protect and match it to the appropriate generator system. Everything on that circuit will be protected. Our Generators also power furnaces, air conditioners, well pumps, water heaters and other appliances that are hard wired into your electrical panel.

Why should I purchase my generator from BHC Power?
As time goes on and power failures become more frequent, you will find more and more "Big Box Stores" getting involved in generator sales. Purchasing an item as serious as this from one of these stores has many disadvantages. Most stores sell Generators "Uninstalled". This means it will be up to you to find an electrician to do the electrical work, aquire an electrical permit, find a licensed gas technician to complete the gas hookup, and then contact a local AUTHORISED Generac installer to start up and test the machine if you want your WARRANTY to be valid. This entire process will not only be very time consuming for you, but if there is a mistake made and the generator does not work properly, who will you call? The electrician? The gas technician? Here at BHC Power, we have everyone on staff and ALL WE DO IS GENERATORS. Do not let an amateur hook up something as important as a power station in your back yard. Let the experts at BHC Power do it for you. Piece of mind and quality of work above all.

Thinking of purchasing your generator from a Big Box Store?
Here is one of many stories you must read before you give them your money:
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