Storm Preparadness and Backup Generators for the Home

With Old Man Winter now upon us here in Connecticut, it is high time to take stock of homeowner preparedness ahead of severe storms.

We all know the challenges from the past several Winters that having a preparedness plan is simply not an option. Many of us in advance of an alert stay tuned to local forecasts, stock up on batteries and candles, make sure the car has a full tank of gas, maybe lay in a supply of non-perishable food items. Sensible things that we can do just in case.

But what happens when the power goes out and it may not be restored for several days? In the middle of Winter with sub-freezing temperatures outside, a home can quickly reach dangerous levels of cold inside. Nothing works. Not the furnace, not even the stove in many cases. There is no running water, and very quickly pipes may freeze and burst causing significant damage to the interior of the home. Heating options are very few. Yes, a fireplace may help. But still many homeowners may opt for potentially dangerous portable Kerosene heaters. No matter what, the essential point is that the situation could turn dangerous quite quickly and that simply is avoidable.

Having a robust backup power source using a professionally installed Home Generator can prevent potential catastrophes, all the while protecting your family and your home. Not only are these systems fully capable of providing power to your entire home for an extended period, but many homeowner insurance policies may offer a discount for having these systems installed. Not to mention, you and your family are afforded substantial peace of mind. Even if you already have a system in place, factory scheduled maintenance of these systems as per manufacturer recommended schedules is mandatory to assure perfect operation when most critical.

Criscione & Cohen Electrical Services LLC., of Monroe CT have been providing sensible, affordable, and professional residential Emergency Standby Generator Systems to Connecticut families and builders for years. Our team of experts can quickly analyze your back up power needs, source the finest equipment for the job, and have your backup power services installed in no time.

Contact us at (203) 870-0921 or email sales at Tony@criscione.com to discuss your needs. You may also visit us at www.criscione.com. Do not forget to inquire about our Maintenance Plans for existing generator installations, and a special discount for the homeowner installing both a backup generator and whole home Surge Protection at the same time.