Is Your Generator Ready for Storm Season?
As we head into storm season, now is the time to make sure your generator is ready to keep your home or business running safely. Whether you have a permanently installed natural gas generator or a portable backup unit, maintaining your equipment can help avoid problems later.
Schedule Your Generator Maintenance Today
Your generator may sit idle for much of the year, but when you need it — especially during electrical power outages — it’s critical that it works properly. Most generator manufacturers recommend running your generator periodically and scheduling annual maintenance. A professional technician can test your system, replace worn parts and ensure it’s operating at peak performance.
Preventative maintenance helps extend the life of your generator, reduces the risk of unexpected breakdowns and helps your system operate safely when it’s needed.
Have a Whole-Home Natural Gas Generator?
If you have a permanently installed natural gas generator at your home or business, please let us know by completing a short form at PeoplesGas.com/GeneratorInfo. This helps us understand the demand on our natural gas system.
It’s important to note that natural gas generators use more fuel than other appliances like water heaters or stoves. This could result in lower gas pressure to those appliances while the generator runs, which is why proper system checks and setup are essential.
Using a Portable Generator?
Portable generators are great when used correctly. Be prepared for storm season and test your unit, check fuel levels, and review the manufacturer’s safety instructions.
Most importantly, never use a portable generator indoors or in enclosed spaces. Always operate it outside, away from doors, windows and vents, to prevent carbon monoxide buildup.
For more info on storm season safety tips, visit Storm Safety.
