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Home Installation of Standby Generac Generator – Generators in Rutherford County NC

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Can I install the generator myself if I live in Rutherford county NC?

Some people call a standby generator an emergency generator and others call it a power station.  All terms are correct and if you live in Ellenboro or Forest City or even in Sunshine Valley NC you may want to read the post below before deciding to install your emergency generator without the help of a factory trained and certified professional.

As an option, Generac offers the Guardian Series systems prepackaged and pre-wired with comprehensive installation instructions. This package is perfect for home owners in Shelby, Gastonia, Belmont, Lincolnton, Ellenboro, Forest City, Hendersonville, Tryon or close by areas of North Carolina. 

You could perform the simpler site preparation steps and have a professional make the electrical panel and fuel connections, or you could complete the entire installation yourself. However, for safety reasons and to ensure adherence to all local, state and national electrical codes, particularly for non pre-wired or larger systems, Generac, Briggs, Cummins and Kohler recommends you use an authorized generator dealer or licensed contractor.

Carolina Generator West  is a  Generac Authorized dealer, Carolina Generator West of NC brings you peace of mind with a full line of reliable Generac products backed by world-class service and support. Explore our product selection. Then contact us so we can help you select the Generac solution that’s just right for you. Click here for more information regarding Generators in Gaston NC.

Why should I buy an automatic standby generator instead of a portable generator in Gastonia NC?

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During a utility power outage in Gaston, Cleveland, Rutherford or Henderson Counties of NC, an automatic standby generator provides numerous advantages over a portable generator:

  • The American Red Cross recommends permanently installed standby generators as a safer way to provide backup power to a home than a portable generator.
  • With an automatic standby generator properly installed outside, your home is protected from deadly carbon monoxide poisoning that is a much greater risk with portable generators.
  • Running on the home’s natural gas or LP fuel supply, it is less expensive to run than gasoline and does not need to be refilled.
  • They start automatically within seconds of a power outage, and eliminate the need to haul a portable generator outside or run extension cords throughout your home.
  • They provide protection 24/7, whether you’re home or away, and they turn themselves off when utility power returns, so there is no need to monitor the unit during an outage.

Generac and Briggs offers the generator systems for your home prepackaged and pre-wired with comprehensive installation instructions. You could perform the simpler site preparation steps and have a professional make the electrical panel and fuel connections, or you could complete the entire installation yourself. However, for safety reasons and to ensure adherence to all local, state and national electrical codes, particularly for non pre-wired or larger systems, Generac and Briggs recommends you use an authorized Generator dealer or licensed contractor.

Carolina Generator is a Generac Authorized dealer, Carolina Generator West/Generators brings you peace of mind with a full line of reliable Generac products backed by world-class service and support. Explore our product selection. Then contact us so we can help you select the Generac solution that’s just right for you. Click here for more information regarding Generators in Gastonia, Shelby, Ellenboro, Forest City, Hendersonville, Tryon, Morganton, Lake Norman and surrounding areas in North Carolina.

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