When outages occur, you risk losing the power needed for lighting, appliance usage, food protection, and more. To ensure you never have to go without said power, utilizing a generator may be what you need for your home or business.
While all generators are a great backup power source, they, like any other appliance, have a limited lifespan and must be well taken care of. To secure your peace of mind and better guarantee a reliable power supply, it’s crucial to keep an eye out for signs of distress. Below, we discuss the typical lifespan of each type of generator and ways in which you can extend it.
The lifespan of your generator depends on the type you rely on at home, along with various aspects such as quality of installation, maintenance, frequency of use, environmental impacts, and more. The three models to choose from include whole-home, standby, and portable.
Both whole-home generators and standby generators are permanently installed outside of your home. As the name suggests, a whole-home generator can power up your house. A standby generator is smaller and designed to provide less power for specific essential devices. Both units generally last between 20 to 40 years. A portable generator is designed to be carried around easily and as necessary and must be plugged into an external power source like a utility line or power grid to operate; these units can last up to 10 years.
To get the most out of your whole-home, standby, or portable generator, it’s important to practice routine inspections and tune-ups to ensure your unit won’t fail you when you need it the most. Some tips to perform include:
Blanton’s offers exceptional generator installation and replacement.
Founded in 1951, Blanton’s has delivered trusted generator services from a team of dedicated and highly trained service professionals. We are committed to always doing the right thing, maintaining a can-do attitude, and delivering wow services.
Our team will always respect your time and your home and prioritize your well-being, ensuring complete customer satisfaction and quality workmanship every time. With over 70 years in the industry and a proven process for completing each service promptly and efficiently, we will always have the solution you want. Keep your Fayetteville- and Triangle-area home powered safely and efficiently with expert services from Blanton’s!
Don’t hesitate to schedule an appointment with our team! Learn more today to get started.
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