10 Reasons Why You Should Get a Backup Home Generator Today!

What do you do when a power outage hits?

Immediately cook everything in the freezer?

Play scrabble under candlelight?

Be like one of the cool kids and get yourself a backup generator! No more throwing out food because it has spoiled! Minimize downtime at work by ensuring that your computer stays running.

General Electric says that the top 10 reasons to buy a standby generator and the different ways one may be able to your make life easier are:

1. It keeps you sheltered and protected.
2. Standby generators have a longer runtime than portable generators.
3. Critical and luxury appliances keep running when the power goes out.
4. Food stays fresh longer.
5. Minimize downtime as a business owner.
6. Sump pumps stay on, avoiding flood damage.
7. Wireless monitoring is available!
8. The generator’s automatic transfer switch does the work for you.
9. It gives you a peace of mind!

Does CMR Mechanical Install Home Generators?

Yes! Give us a call at (734) 424-9555 to talk with the most customer-friendly providers of home generators in Ann Arbor! We have the experience, knowledge, and skills necessary to service and repair all brands of generators for your home or business. We’re happy to install your home generator today!

5 Pros of Purchasing a Backup Generator

Imagine that you’re on your way home from work when a bad thunderstorm hits. The snow is coming down inch after inch. What are the first thoughts that pop into your head?

“Do we have enough ice to keep the food from spoiling?”

“How are we going to stay warm/cool?”

“How are we going to keep the kids entertained?”

Everyone has heard the hum of emergency generators in their neighborhoods during a power outage, but have you ever thought of getting one for your own home?

In today’s technology-fueled world, the possibility of a huge winter snowstorm or a summer thunderstorm could be a disaster. Trying to keep your family occupied during a power outage can be frustrating, and constantly worrying about whether your food is going to go bad or the cell phones have been charged can be stressful.

Here are five reasons why a backup generator may be a good investment:

Generators can potentially save you money!
Think of all the money on groceries that could be wasted if you have to throw out an entire refrigerator full of food.

Generators will help keep you cool in the summer & warm in the winter!
Eliminate the worry about keeping the climate of your home normal when you have a generator to kick in when the power goes out.

Some generators are portable and relatively cheap.
This type of generator can come in handy when the power is out for a short time, and can be taken with you wherever you go.

A large, standby generator can be hooked up to your home’s circuit panel.
This means you don't have to go outside in bad weather and manually turn on the generator if your power goes out.

Generators can power your entire house!
This will allow everyone in your home to resume their usual activities like watching television, surfing the internet or even just reading by lamplight.

If any of these reasons resonate with you, an investment in a generator might be just what you need! Contact your Ann Arbor heating and cooling specialist today to explore your options!

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Call us today at 734-424-9555 to schedule an appointment. We’ll measure your home and survey your needs to recommend the correct Ann Arbor heating and cooling system to maximize your comfort. We’re committed to providing you excellent service. In fact, we put our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee for equipment and all services in writing!