10/31/2026
**HIGH WINDS. POWER OUTAGES. IS YOUR HOME PREPARED?**
With the high winds we've been experiencing across Alaska, power outages are a reminder of just how quickly we can lose electricity, especially during the winter months.
**WHAT IS A GENERAC STANDBY GENERATOR?**
Unlike a portable generator, a Generac standby system is permanently installed and designed to automatically restore backup power when an outage occurs. No dragging out extension cords or manually starting a generator!
**HOW DOES IT WORK?**
1. Detects an Outage: The system senses when utility power is lost.
2. Starts Automatically: The generator starts using its natural gas or propane fuel supply.
3. Transfers Power Safely: An automatic transfer switch isolates your home from the utility grid and connects it to generator power.
4. Keeps Essentials Running: Depending on the system's capacity, it can power heating equipment, refrigerators, well pumps, lighting, and more.
5. Switches Back Automatically: Once utility power is restored and stable, the system transfers back and shuts the generator down.
**WHY DOES THIS MATTER IN ALASKA?**
When temperatures drop below freezing, losing power isn't just inconvenient. It can mean losing heat, frozen pipes, spoiled food, and costly damage.
A properly sized standby generator can help protect your home and keep essential systems running when the unexpected happens.
The best time to understand your backup power options is BEFORE the next outage.
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