With grocery prices hovering near record highs, a refrigerator or freezer full of food represents an investment homeowners don’t want to lose when the power goes out.
Spoiled groceries are just one potential cost of an outage. For those who work from home, losing power can bring the workday to a halt. Then there are the systems homeowners may not think about until they stop working.
“You’ve got sump pumps that prevent flooding, and in the winter, you have to worry about the furnace. Keeping the house heated, even if you’re not there, is how you keep your pipes from freezing,” said Corey Grasso, electrician and electrical estimator at All Comfort Services. “Some people have essential medical equipment, like oxygen or something similar, that needs power.”
Powering peace of mind
A backup generator can keep a home’s essentials running when the power goes out. For Madison residents, All Comfort Services can help homeowners choose a system that provides protection and peace of mind while fitting their needs and budget.
“When an outage occurs, the system waits about 15 to 20 seconds to make sure the power isn’t coming right back on. Then the transfer switch senses the outage, tells the generator to start and, after a brief warm-up, automatically transfers the home to generator power,” Grasso said. “You’re talking about less than a minute for everything to kick back on.”
That automatic response can be particularly valuable when no one is home. A refrigerator, freezer, sump pump or other essential system doesn’t have to wait for someone to return and deal with the outage.
Corey Grasso, electrician and electrical estimator at All Comfort Services
Options for all budgets
Whole-home generators offer the most backup power, with systems capable of powering an entire home during an outage.
“As long as they are fueled, a lot of these whole-home generators can keep powering the house for days on end,” Grasso said.
All Comfort does not take a one-size-fits-all approach to recommending generators. It works with clients to understand their needs.
“With these standby units, we don’t have to power everything,” Grasso said. “We can take parts and pieces of the home away that you may not need. It really does help with the affordability and the flexibility of the install.”
For homeowners looking for a smaller investment, All Comfort also installs portable generators.
A commitment to customer satisfaction
For Madison-area homeowners, preparing for the next outage starts with understanding what they really need to keep powered. All Comfort Services can help assess those needs and recommend options tailored to those requirements.
“I don’t think people realize how flexible we can actually be with these generators,” Grasso said. “Usually, for every house, I can give someone at least three different options to kind of play with their budget, and sometimes even more than that.”
Once the generator is selected and the product arrives, the installation process takes about two days, and the process doesn’t have to end there. The company offers ongoing maintenance to help keep generators ready to provide backup power when homeowners need it most.
Madison-area homeowners can get started with a free estimate from All Comfort Services. Its trained electricians can help homeowners choose, install and maintain the right generator for their needs, backed by the company’s commitment to 100% customer satisfaction.
