The Cost to Install a Home Emergency Generator?

Hurricanes, tropical storms, and the occasional alligator in the swimming pool are merely accepted facts of life for Floridians. These are the prices we gladly pay for the privilege of owning a home in the winterless wonderland of our Sunshine State. We’ll take white sand beaches over whiteout blizzards every time, especially when our houses are prepared to ride out any storm with a reliable independent power source.

Experienced Florida homeowners know that bearing the brute physical force of notorious hurricanes like Irma and Andrew is just the first round. The key to riding out the long aftermath of power disruptions which follow is preparedness. The investment in a home emergency generator is one that provides continuing returns, allowing intrepid Floridians to ride out the worst Mother Nature can dish out in safety and comfort year after year.

In 2017, Hurricane Irma cut power to 2/3 of all electric customers statewide. For some Florida residents, power outages lasted for nearly two weeks as utility workers labored around the clock to repair the massive damage to the aging power infrastructure. Antiquated infrastructure has been an ongoing issue nationwide in the US for decades. Even in the fairest weather, electric power can’t be taken for granted when power grid components fail simply because they’re old and worn out.

That power is available to the home at all times whether the local power utility is down for two hours or two weeks. For those cases when evacuation is mandatory, automatic sensing activates standby power to the house when an outage occurs. That ensures that you won’t be returning home to a dark house full of spoiled food in refrigerators and freezers, and security and alarm systems stay up and running.

A whole house generator system is a sophisticated high-tech step up from DIY (do it yourself) small portable emergency generators. Fuel supply, connections, and circuit and switching integration must all be accomplished in compliance with local, state, and national electrical and plumbing codes. Generac is an industry-leading supplier of standby generators and the company strongly recommends that their top-of-the-line whole house power systems be installed only by their certified dealers.

Generac offers a variety of home backup generators ranging from the Power Pact line for essential circuit coverage to the Guardian series for whole house power demands. The Generac Synergy varies its speed to match sensed load demands for quieter operation and optimized fuel-efficiency. The diesel-powered Protector Series is one of the most cost-effective diesel generators in the home backup generator market.

Eau Gallie Electric has been helping Florida homeowners select and install generators in their homes for decades. We go over the options that are right for your needs and get your new generator set up so that you’re prepared when the next storm strikes.

If you’re looking to install a whole house generator in your Florida home, contact Eau Gallie Electric for more information.

As Melbourne, Florida’s authorized Generac dealer, Eau Gallie Electric stocks the complete Generac line as well as all the parts and accessories to ensure continuous reliable backup power is always available. We’ve been providing the standby power solutions for Florida residents since 1948, and our factory trained Generac certified technicians are committed to ongoing customer support for maintenance and warranty repairs.

If you’re a Florida homeowner you know that the next big storm is just right around the corner. When power failure is not an option, look to Eau Gallie Electric as your first and best resource for all of your home emergency generator needs. The first step to wise and prudent storm preparation is just a click away so don’t hesitate to contact us.