Generator Installation
Load Management and Your Standby Generator Options
A standby generator does not have to run everything at once to keep your home comfortable. Load management lets you decide what runs first and what…
Automatic or Manual Transfer Switch? A Homeowner’s Guide
A transfer switch decides how your home moves from utility power to backup power. Here is what living with an automatic switch looks like compared with…
Natural Gas or Propane for a Home Standby Generator?
For most metro Atlanta homes, the fuel decision for a standby generator starts with what is already at the curb. Here is how natural gas and…
Standby Generator Placement on a Small Lot: What Decides It
On a small lot, where a standby generator can sit is decided by the manufacturer's instructions, local code, and a few practical realities. Here is how…
Standby Generator Maintenance: Ready for Storm Season
Your standby generator only protects your home if it actually starts when the power goes out. Here is what metro Atlanta homeowners need to do, and…
Home Battery Backup vs. Standby Generator for GA Homes
Georgia homeowners weighing backup power options have two main choices: a home battery backup system or a standby generator. Here is an honest comparison of costs,…
Generac vs. Kohler Standby Generators: Electrician’s Guide
Generac and Kohler both make reliable home standby generators, but the brand on the box matters less than most homeowners think. Here is what a licensed…
What Size Generator Do You Need for Your House?
Choosing the right generator size depends on what you want to keep running when the power goes out. Here is how metro Atlanta homeowners can figure…
Portable vs. Standby Generators: Which Fits Your Atlanta Home?
Metro Atlanta homeowners face real decisions about backup power before storm season hits. Here is a honest comparison of portable and standby generators, including costs, safety,…