Power outages are common. Whether it’s hurricane season, or a brutal winter storm without some type of backup, your home could be in for some dark days.

If you’re considering bolstering your home’s electrical backup precautions, consider a whole-home generator. Whole-home generators are becoming a popular way for Fairfax and Leesburg, VA, and surrounding northern Virginia and Maryland homeowners to keep their homes safe and comfortable during prolonged periods without power.

Whole-home standby generators offer power levels higher than portable generators — their rating ranges from 5 kilowatts up to hundreds of kilowatts. This makes them the best choice for dealing with a long-term power outage. While the initial cost is higher than a portable generator, a whole-home generator will increase the value of your home and protect your family.

Here are four questions you should ask your electrician before choosing a generator:

1. What is the amperage size of your main panel?

2. Where is the best location in your home for a generator-to-gas hookup?

3. Which style of transfer switch would be best for your home?

4. Are you interested in an eco-friendly transfer switch?

The most important question is for you; ask yourself what you’d like to keep operating in your home during a power outage. If your answer is “everything!” a generator is your next step.

When storms are on the horizon, call F.H. Furr Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical to help you select the best whole-home generator to fit your family’s needs and budget. Our electricians will help you find the perfect location and explain their installation process so you’ll know exactly what’s being installed and how.

Contact us today to have your generator expertly installed for peace of mind.