{"id":630,"date":"2021-07-19T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-19T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/?p=630"},"modified":"2021-07-16T16:12:56","modified_gmt":"2021-07-16T20:12:56","slug":"stay-ready-generator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/generator\/stay-ready-generator\/","title":{"rendered":"Stay Ready with a Generator"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"207\" src=\"https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/generator-outside-509257218_800x552-300x207.jpg\" alt=\"generator-outside\" class=\"wp-image-427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/generator-outside-509257218_800x552-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/generator-outside-509257218_800x552-768x530.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/generator-outside-509257218_800x552.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The last thing you want to do this summer is get caught in the dark. You need a home that\u2019s not only well lit but also functional and cool. It\u2019s inevitable that you run into the unexpected from time to time. If you want a solid backup plan in place, then you should get your home prepared with a generator. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We don&#8217;t install just any type of generator. We like to install whole-home <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"\/generators\" target=\"_blank\">generators in Gainesville, FL<\/a>. Portable generators can get certain jobs done, but they can\u2019t provide you the relief that you\u2019re going to need if your energy problem is ongoing. Today we&#8217;d like to run through the most pertinent information surrounding generators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2>How Generators Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s start with the basics. The way generators work is pretty simple. It&#8217;s a little like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s say that there\u2019s an interruption in the regular way that your home works (i.e. a power outage). Your home\u2019s generator will sense that there\u2019s been an interruption and kick on. From your point of view, this start-up will be seamless. When the power comes back on, the generator will turn off and let your home go back to a state of standard operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Why You Should Have a Generator<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now let\u2019s talk about why you should have a generator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Peace of Mind<\/strong>: Having a generator means\nyou won\u2019t have to worry about the state of your home during an emergency. All\nyour appliances will still work. This means your home will stay pristine and\nyou can maintain comfort even during a stressful time.<\/li><li><strong>High IAQ<\/strong>: When your power goes out during\nthe summer, it\u2019s likely that you\u2019ll start opening doors and windows to cool\noff. While this can be effective during cooler times of the day, it means that\nyou\u2019re sacrificing your IAQ. If you want to maintain high IAQ, having a\ngenerator in place that allows you to keep your home sealed is vital.<\/li><li><strong>Damage Prevention<\/strong>: Don\u2019t want your home\nto flood during a storm that causes a power outage? A generator is essential.\nIt will keep your sump pump working.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2>Why You Need Professional Service<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You should have professional service for your generator because there are quite a few things to consider. Here are a few things we&#8217;ll help with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Figuring Out Your Fuel Source<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We suggest that you fuel your whole-home generator with natural gas. Why? Well, because natural gas is the most seamless way for you to fuel your system. You don\u2019t have to worry about stocking up on fuel or running out of fuel when you need it most. Natural gas is also one of the most efficient methods of fueling your system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>The Installation Process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The installation of a whole home generator doesn\u2019t take too long with professional help. We can make sure that you have proper backup for your home in a matter of a few days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Reducing Noise<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever worked with a portable generator, then you know the amount of noise that you\u2019re going to hear when it\u2019s working. Upgrading to a whole-home generator means that you\u2019re going to get effective, quiet operation. This isn&#8217;t possible without the skill of professionals to ensure that you&#8217;re getting proper care though. This is why it&#8217;s worthwhile to invest in professional service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"\/contact\/schedule-service\">Contact Affinit<\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"y (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"\/contact\/schedule-service\" target=\"_blank\">y<\/a><a href=\"\/contact\/schedule-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"> Gas Services for your generator services. We\u2019re \u201cThe Gas Efficiency Experts.\u201d<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here are a few reasons why you should consider a whole-home generator.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[94],"tags":[89,121],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/630"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=630"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/630\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":637,"href":"https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/630\/revisions\/637"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=630"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=630"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.affinitygas.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=630"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}