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Why Having A Portable Generator Is A Great Emergency Backup For This Cyclone Season

Have you heard about the upcoming power blackouts this cyclone season? Well, it turns out that having a portable generator is great for emergency backup. Portable generators are amazing because they don’t have to be attached to your house’s electrical system to work.

 

Why Having A Portable Generator Is A Great Emergency Backup For This Cyclone Season

 

Read below for more of the reasons why having a portable generator is a great emergency backup for this cyclone season.

 

1. What is a portable generator and how does it help

If you’ve ever seen a portable generator on the side of the road or at someone’s house, you might be wondering how they work and if it would be worth buying one yourself.

Portable generators are small devices that store energy so they can easily provide backup electrical power when needed. It can provide electricity in an emergency such as when your power goes out for several hours or even days.

It can also be helpful to have around during the summer months when people are using air conditioners more often. They’re also useful during camping trips too.

 

2. Why having a portable generator during cyclone season can be helpful

During the cyclone season in Australia, the weather can be unpredictable. Sometimes there are warnings for extreme conditions that affect your electricity, but often you can’t predict when they’ll strike. 

For this reason, it’s good to have a portable generator on hand in case of an emergency. Portable generators are perfect because they’re small enough to fit in most homes. Plus, they run off diesel tanks so you don’t need access to an electric socket either.

This means that even if the power is out for days during severe weather events like cyclones, you’ll still be able to enjoy some modern comforts and keep your appliances running smoothly.

 

3. Things to consider when selecting a portable generator for your home

To decide on the best generator for you, four main things must be taken into consideration:

  • How often it will be used
  • Size of home/appliances powered by electricity in your home
  • Where the generator will be stored at all times (indoors or outdoors)

When you’re in the market for a new generator, it’s important to know what you want before heading out. Check your appliances and see which wattage would be best suited for them (and how many appliances) if there are any potential weather conditions, which might affect your use of power, and whether or not you’ll need an electrician to ensure proper installation.

If you’re interested in buying a portable generator for your home but don’t know where to start, let our experts help you. When buying something like this, it’s always helpful to have someone knowledgeable guide you along the way. 

Call us today and make your home prepared for emergencies like the cyclone season.

 

4. The benefits of having a backup power supply during emergencies

You may not know this but there are many benefits of having a backup generator for your home such as the following.

  • It will keep you warm;
  • It will provide light;
  • It will let you cook food
  • It allows you to use electrical appliances;
  • It’ll keep your family safe together.

Anyone who has ever had their power shut off knows the stress it can cause. Not only are you without any means of powering up your TV or making coffee, but there is no heat for your home either. This is why many homeowners have invested in backup power supplies that they keep on hand during emergencies.

 

5. Tips on how to properly maintain your new portable generator

Portable generators come in handy when the power goes out and you need to use a few appliances or charge a phone. But even with these great features, they do require maintenance from time to time. To keep it maintained and running smoothly, here are the simple things you can do.

1) Keep it clean from dirt and debris

2) Keep its surroundings free of leaves and clutters

3) Put it in a safe place where it’s away from direct sunlight, rain, snow, and wind

4) Have it professionally serviced at least twice a year to keep it in its top operating condition

Make sure to apply these things to keep your new portable generator in good shape, so you can enjoy its benefits for a longer time.

 

Our expert says

For these reasons, portable generators will surely be of great help to you and your family in case of emergencies.

If you’re looking to purchase a portable generator, talk to us today.

We can help make sure it’s installed properly and provides enough energy capacity with our custom solutions services. We’d love to hear from you.