Give Homeowners Peace of Mind with a Propane Backup Generator
What makes a home appealing? Safety, security and convenience. A propane generator adds all these benefits, increasing the home’s value and appeal.
Why Should You Consider a Propane Backup Generator?
Generators make a home safer and more comfortable. Standby generators provide a priceless benefit– an extra layer of security to a home. If the power goes out due to freezing rain, winter blizzards, damaging wind or interruptions of the power grid, a dependable propane backup generator will kick on within a matter of seconds. While others scramble, your life goes on as normal. This peace-of-mind translates to happy buyers and increased home value.
Propane Generators Provide Safe and Dependable Backup Power
First, let’s talk about safety. Power outages are an increasing problem. Today, so many of life’s necessities rely on electricity. With a propane generator, your family will not have to worry about power failures because a propane generator will kick on in about ten seconds after an outage.
As inconvenient as power outages can be, only 27% of Americans reported having a source of backup power for their homes. The average home is subject to three to four power outages over a two-year period, and even short interruptions in power can cause damage to electronics and appliances. Longer outages can cause food to spoil and may even require a temporary move to a hotel. A reliable backup generator can save this hassle and headache. That security will set it apart, making it more desirable than less resilient homes.
Why choose propane? Propane generators are superior to other types of generators because they start every time. Propane is the ideal standby fuel because it does not degrade over time. Propane is also clean burning, producing significantly fewer greenhouse gas emissions than comparable fuel sources. Additionally, propane will not contaminate soil or water, as it is non-toxic and non-poisonous. Finally, propane generators are quieter than generators powered by other fuel sources like gasoline or diesel.
For a home already using propane, adding a propane generator is a great choice. Because of the efficiency of propane, homes that have several propane appliances will require a smaller generator compared to all-electric homes. However, propane generators are available in many sizes and capacities and can benefit any home and increase its value.
Installing a generator during the building process can save both time and money. In many cases, a generator can also be retrofitted after a home is complete. Anticipate the potential for future generator placement by ensuring that the original plan accommodates the need for the wiring and piping a generator requires. Siting the propane tank and a planned generator pad will save time later. And, obviously, installing a generator during the building of the home prevents lawn and landscaping disturbances and having workers already on-site saves the cost of job deployment.
Resilient Homes Add Value
Installing a propane generator on all new builds will set them apart from others on the market and will make them more desirable to today’s homebuyers. The promise of dependable power is a strong incentive. Propane-powered generators add value to a home and provide peace of mind to the homeowner.