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When the utlity power goes down, your Generac standy generator automatically powers up. It sits outside of your home just like an air conditioning unit and runs on your existing natural gas or propane supply.
Your standby generator kicks on as soon as it senses a power outage, runs as long as the outage persists, and then turns off when the utility power is restored to your home.
Learn more about Generac standby generators by contacting JD Belcher Electric today.
JD Belcher Electric has been in business since 2001. Our service area covers several Central Illinois Counties.
We partnered with Generac in 2005 and are proud to be a PowerPro Premier Dealer which is the highest dealer level with Generac. We specialize in Generac Generator Sales, Installation, Service, and Repair. If you are interested in backup power for your home call us today and we can set up a free in home estimate.
Financing is available. We offer Preventative Maintenance Agreements so your Generac will be ready when you need it most. We are also authorized to perform warranty repairs.
No matter where you purchased your Generac we are happy to help with all your generator needs. Generac Generators are our only business!
Learn everything you need to know about generators from the experts at JD Belcher Electric!
This is the number one question we get asked. Each home is unique and we work with you to ensure we select the appropriate size generator for you.
Often times homeowners choose to power up the whole house and go with a generator large enough to do so which in the current line up is typically an 18 kW or larger. We can also do a just the essentials approach and power up your sump pump, furnace, fridge, internet and lighting in important rooms to see you through a power outage. The other approach between whole house and just the essentials would be a partial house system. Some modern homes are quite large with multiple breaker panels multiple air conditioners and outbuildings which can make the whole house generator not an affordable option. In this scenario we can work with you to back up just one panel or possibly the whole house but no air conditioning.
The possibilities are endless and our dedicated sales team has seen it all and can provide a solution tailored to your power needs.
A generator is powered by an engine similar to a tractor or automobile engine; however, it runs on natural gas or liquid propane. The weather protective enclosure is specially designed to reduce noise. Automotive style mufflers are also installed to reduce noise. During a power outage you can expect to hear the generator especially when it first starts up. Once your house starts to power back up many customers find it turns into background noise.
Once the power goes out you will hear the generator start up within a couple seconds. It will run for about 10-20 seconds to ensure power is out and then the transfer switch will transfer you to generator power. Today’s Generac Generators have bright LED lights on the end that will flash green when the power is out and the generator is powering your home. When power is restored the generator will run for a few minutes as a cool down after you are back on utility power.
A home standby generator is approximately 2 feet deep by 4 feet across and about 2 1/2 feet in height.
