A power outage can interrupt your heating and cooling, refrigeration, lighting, internet connection, medical equipment, security systems, and other household necessities. A Generac standby generator provides automatic backup power when utility electricity is unavailable.
Preferred Power installs Generac standby generator systems for homeowners throughout Fort Worth and surrounding communities. We help determine the appropriate generator size, installation location, and electrical configuration for your home.
Unlike a portable generator that must be moved, fueled, and connected manually, a standby generator is installed permanently outside the home. When an outage occurs, the system detects the loss of utility power and begins supplying electricity through an automatic transfer switch.
When utility power returns, the system transfers the home back to the electrical grid and shuts down the generator.
This automatic operation can be especially valuable during severe weather, extended outages, travel, or situations in which no one is available to connect a portable unit.
A generator can be configured to support selected essential circuits or a larger portion of the home. Depending on the generator size and electrical system, backup power may be provided for:
The proper generator size depends on which equipment you want to operate and how much electricity those loads require.
A residential generator project begins with an evaluation of your home and backup power goals. We review the electrical service, discuss essential circuits, identify possible generator locations, and consider fuel availability.
Installation may include:
Fuel connections must be completed by the appropriate qualified professional as part of the overall project.
A generator that is too small may not operate the equipment you expect. A system that is larger than necessary may add avoidable expense. Careful load evaluation helps match the generator to the home.
Preferred Power Electrical, LLC is headquartered in Weatherford, Texas, and serves homeowners throughout Fort Worth and surrounding communities, including Mineral Wells, Granbury, Azle, Benbrook, and nearby areas.
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Q: How does a standby generator work during a power outage?
A: A standby generator automatically detects the loss of utility power, starts the generator, and transfers selected electrical loads through an automatic transfer switch. When utility power returns, the system transfers the home back to normal power and shuts the generator down.
Q: Can a standby generator power my entire house?
A: It can, depending on the generator size, electrical load, and system design. Some homeowners choose whole-home coverage, while others prioritize essential circuits such as refrigeration, HVAC, lighting, internet equipment, and medical devices.
Q: How do you determine what size generator I need?
A: Generator sizing is based on the electrical loads you want to support during an outage. Preferred Power can review your appliances, HVAC equipment, essential circuits, and overall electrical demand to help determine the appropriate system.
Q: Does a Generac installation require an automatic transfer switch?
A: Standby generator systems typically use an automatic transfer switch to safely move the home between utility power and generator power. The transfer equipment must be properly matched to the generator and electrical system.
