Preparing For The Incoming Hurricane Season

The month of June marks the beginning of the hurricane season.  The question is, when exactly does it begin? And what should you do to prepare for it?

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) explains, “The Atlantic hurricane season is officially from June 1 to 30 November. There is nothing magical in these dates and hurricanes have occurred outside of these six months, but these dates were selected to encompass over 97% of tropical activity.”

This means that in a little more than a week, we are officially in hurricane season. Florida and Houston, Texas run a high risk of being hit by a hurricane and losing power due to their coastal location. Preparing for a storm should be done as soon as possible. Purchasing a whole-house emergency standby generator is one of the main things that residents of both of these regions should do to prepare for the hurricane season.

Owning a natural gas or propane-gas powered generator will allow you to continue to use your air conditioner during the hot summer months, even after a storm has left your city without power. Home appliances can keep running, as well as medical equipment that require electricity. If you would like to learn more information on the different types of generators available for your home, contact Personalized Power Systems.

Storms Expected This Hurricane Season

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has stated Category 1 hurricanes hit the state of Florida every four to six years. An article written by the Miami Herald discussed information provided by NOAA in which it predicted “ a 70 percent chance of 12 to 18 named storms, which could become one of the 6 to 10 projected hurricanes. Of these, three to six can become major hurricanes with sustained winds from 111 mph or higher.”

The Miami Herald, explains how scientists believe that residents of coastal regions such as Florida or Houston, Texas, are at high risk of being hit by a hurricane. With this in mind, it is important to begin preparing for the season by purchasing a whole-house generator.

Experts in emergency backup power generators, such as Personalized Power Systems, can aid you in your search. With their help you will be able to choose the right equipment for your home that will help protect your assets and keep your quality of life after the storm. For more information, do not hesitate to contact them. 

Maintaining Generator Before Hurricane Season

The month of June is near, which makers not only the start of the summer but also of the hurricane season.  Residents of Houston, Texas, and South Florida, should begin preparing for the storms to come by servicing their emergency stand-by generators. It is imperative that you do not wait until the last minute to make sure your home generator is working properly.

Leaving preparations until the last minute is not an option. Maintaining your generator regularly will prevent  the standby generator from malfunctioning after the storm. Doing a checkup is very important.

Make sure your generator is kept clean. Wipe the exterior surfaces with a damp cloth, as well as removing any dirt or leaves that may have fallen over it. This will prevent overheating. You should also make sure the generator has enough engine oil, as per your owner’s manual.

For more information on generator maintenance, do not hesitate to contact your local Personalized Power Systems, where an expert will be able to help.

Purchasing a Generator In Preparation For Hurricane SeasonFlorida, Houston Texas, personalized power systems, emergency standby generators, whole house generators

June begins the Hurricane Season. Regions such as Florida and Houston, Texas run a high risk to be hit by a hurricane. It is important that during the preparation process, you consider some of the many types of equipment available for your home.

A recent article written by the Sun-Sentinel states, “Storm experts predict a busy season with up to 16 named storms, including nine hurricanes - five of which could become major systems wielding wind speeds of more than 110 miles per hour.” The intensity of these storms could result in losing power for days or even weeks after a storm hits the state, which is why being equipped with a quality emergency standby gas generator to keep your home powered at all times, and protect your assets, should be a priority.

Personalized Power Systems, has a variety of whole-house generators available for your home. You can choose from many different brands such as

Generac, Kohler, and Briggs and Stratton, among others. Once a generator is installed, you will continue to have power seconds after electricity has gone out, and shutting off automatically when power is restored, thus maintaining your quality of life. 

Owners of Whole-House Generators Enjoy Benefits After A Hurricane

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),  has explained how every four to six years, a Category 1 hurricane hits the shores of Florida. This being the sixth year since a major hurricane occurred, many people have begun preparing by purchasing quality whole-house generators to keep their homes powered after the storms.

Hurricane Katrina hit the state of Florida almost six years ago, leaving behind millions of residents without power. Many suffered through the ordeal, while others who had prepared effectively to face the storm, barely felt the hurricane aftermath thanks to their home generator.

The Sun-Sentinel published an article, after Hurricane Katrina about the benefits of owning an emergency standby generator. One Florida resident was interviewed, Theodore Lerner, whose $14,000 generator automatically began powering his home seconds after losing power.

According to Mr. Lerner, “ I hardly even realized [the generator] went on.” He explained how “It’s the best thing [he] ever invested in.”  Paul Maresca a Boynton Beach resident explained how he “loved not having to buy ice or fill up coolers.”  He went on to say that now they feel ready to face any storm that might come their way.

If you would like to learn more on how to obtain your own whole-house quality generator, do not hesitate Personalized Power Systems, where an expert will help guide you in your purchase.

Generac Quietsource 48kW Standby Home Generator

The month of June begins the summer season and with it the possibility of a hurricane hitting coastal states such as Florida and Houston,Texas. It is important for residents of these two locations, to begin preparin by purchasing quality emergency standby power generators available for their home. Generac’s Quietsource 48 KW generator is one of these units.

The Generac website describes it as “Pack[ing] a lot of power into a smaller footprint with less noise than standard liquid cooled units.” Some of the features it comes with include a powerful low-speed liquid cooled engine, which allows it to run smoothly. It is easily manageable with the use of Generac’s Nexus controller.

One of the many important features this unit comes with , is the ability to function in a quiet manner. It comes with a Quiet-test mode, which allows it to test how well it is working, quietly. Generac lists other features such as a standard aluminum all–weather enclosure, perfect for coastal locations, helping it survive the storm.

Lastly, this generator has a two year warranty. If you would like to learn more about this and other quality automatic generators for your home, do not hesitate to visit your local Personalized Power Systems.

Briggs & Stratton 20kw Whole-House Generator

Shown on the left  is Briggs & Stratton 20kw Whole-House Generator. One of the many features of this unit is its with CoastGuard all-climate enclosure, allowing it to withstand a storm which makes it perfect for coastal climates in places such as Florida and Houston, Texas.

This  emergency stand-by generator  also comes with a four-year warranty, which will guarantee the quality and functionality of this equipment. Another feature you can expect from this home generator is  Overload protection. Briggs & Stratton website explains, “When multiple high-wattage items attempt to start at the same time, the power demand can cause a generator to overload and shutdown. The exclusive AC Power Control Module's advanced computer controls automatically manage 2 central air conditioners while safeguarding the generator against power overload.”

The sound level of this unit is very low. The Briggs & Stratton 20kw Whole-House Generator comes with Sound Shield technology, allowing it to keep your home with power in a neighbor-friendly manner, with noise levels 65 dB under normal operation.

If you would like to purchase this or other generators for your home, visit your local Personalized Power Systems.

WLRN Radio Station Goes Over Standby, Emergency Home Generators

 WLRN, a radio station located in South Florida, went over the benefits of owning a whole-house generator, a couple of years ago, during the hurricane season.

Personalized Power Systems, one of the leading sellers of this equipment was invited to the show, to share their knowledge of topics dealing with the reliability and durability of these emergency backup power units. According to WLRN, home generators have become sophisticated and new ones can shift power in needed areas, such as AC and hot water when needed.

One of the many things explained during the show, was how owning one of these units helps with asset protection as well as allows you to take care of people with medical needs depending on power. Emergency stand-by generators can begin working automatically 30 seconds after losing power, thus maintaining your quality of life.

The operation of a whole-house generator was also discussed, explaining how it can work for as long as eleven days non-stop. A portable generator, on the other hand can only work for a set amount of hours at a time. It also reviewed how powering your generator can be done with the use of propane gas or natural gas depending on your circumstances.

Whether you live in Florida or Houston Texas, owning a generator will help protect your assets. For more information, contact your local Personalized Power Systems, where an expert will guide you in choosing the right emergency backup power generator unit for your home.