Which Size Generator Works Best For You?
You'll be provided with a recommendation from your consultation, but the number of home appliances or electrical loads you want to power will determine the size and cost of your new home standby generator.
How Much Does It Cost To Run a Generator?
Generators can run on either natural gas or propane. A generator exercising weekly will cost around $5 a month. While in use, the cost could change to between $20 and $30 per day.
Do We Offer Financing?
Want to own a generator but not sure the best paying option for you? Texxas Power offers financing to make the purchase of a home standby generator more affordable. We offer Synchrony for Generac and Yard Card for Briggs & Stratton, Champion, and Cummins. You can learn more or apply for financing today.
What benefits do generators offer?
Reasons for needing a generator.
The three most common causes of power outages are natural causes, human error, and overload. All of which are out of our control. A generator can run your whole home just seconds after a power outage. Keeping power to your home can prevent busting pipes in freezing cold temperatures, food from spoiling in the fridge and freezer, and keep at-home medical devices running full time.
How do generators work?
Once your generator senses you have lost power, the transfer switch will turn your generator on. Your home will come back to life in a matter of seconds but don't worry, you won’t need to constantly check if the power has been restored. Once the power is back on, the transfer switch will automatically turn your generator off.
Once installed do I need to do anything?
The best way to keep your generator in top condition is to have it serviced in the spring and in the fall for full maintenance and oil change. Mid-summer inspection for warranty. Your generator will exercise once weekly for a duration of 10 minutes for preventative maintenance.
Is the generator loud?
Generators can run at around 60 decibels. A typical AC unit operates at between 36 and 82 decibels. With the generator being outside it won't take long for your generator to blend into background noise.
How long will my generator run for?
On average, a standby generator can run for up to 3,000 hours powering a medium-sized home, though it is recommended you do not run a generator for longer than 500 hours continuously. The average unit lasts about 15 years under normal operating conditions and maintenance.
Where does it go?
Generators are installed 6 feet away from all opening doors and windows and 18 inches off the house.
Do I need to be home for my generator to run?
No. A home stand-by generator will power up on its own within seconds of losing power. You do not need to be home for your generator to turn on or off.
Do you have more questions that we haven't covered?
Here at Texxas Power, we want to make sure we have all of your questions answered. Contact us by email for any questions to help make your generator buying process easy!