Power outages can be an unfortunate reality of when living in Northeast Ohio. Instead of hoping that the power will come back on and your pipes won't freeze, investing in a generator ensures you have electricity when the neighborhood is having an outage.
You might wonder what generator size you need to power your home. At Wind River Power, we have a team who can help you with design and installation of Origen generator systems. However, we have some background so you can understand more about the process.
Generator Size When you start to do research on home generators, you will noticed there are a lot of optinos that talk about how much power a unit can supply. The size doesn't refer the physical size of the unit, but the 'size' of the power it can supply for you.
The electrical power that is supplied by a generator is measured in kilowatts (kW). It is important to get the right generator for your home. If you choice a home unit that does not have enough kW power, it will not provide sufficient voltage to power all of the electrical products in your home.
This incorrect sizing could result in damage to appliances such as refrigerators, computers and televisions. In addition to replacing any damaged items, it can lead to expensive repairs, and a replacement of the entire generator.
Determining How Much Power You Need to Generate You can use the following steps to help determine the the generator size right to power your home safely including:
List all appliances you want to maintain power during an outage. Don't forget to including things like your air conditioner, TV, refrigerators, hot water tank, computers and microwave. All lighting and light fixtures should be factored into the list as well. The power outlets and plugs throughout the home should be included to smart phones and other small applicances can still be used.
Each of these appliances should have a sticker or label that indicates the amount of wattage needed to operate. If you can't find the needed information on the appliance, most manufacturers will have that information onlie.
With all of the appliances and associated wattages needed put together, you can add up the total wattage. Once you add all of this together, you have the needed wattage for your home generator.
The Bottom Line There are a lot of factors when selecting a standby home generators. If you are looking to invest in a reliable home generator that is reliable and cost effective, contact Wind River Power today. Our experts will guide you through the entire process from start to installation and support.
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