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Things to Consider Before You Buy

Power Outages Increasing

Every week, 3.5 million people experience a power loss. A power loss interrupts your home, interrupts your work, interrupts your life. And they're becoming more and more common for homes and businesses.

Weather isn't the only reason power loss is becoming more common. We have an aging power grid. The power grid is one of the most complex systems ever constructed, and very few initiatives are being launched to address its shortcomings. Think about the last time your area got a new power plant or transmission lines; then think how many new homes have been built over that same time period. There has never been a greater need for an automatic home generator.

You're Covered While Home or Away

Installing an automatic home generator can put you and your family at ease. The unit is permanently installed outside your house, just like your air conditioner. When you lose power, the generator starts automatically, providing power back to your house within 30 seconds. When the regular power comes back on, the generator automatically shuts down and waits for the next outage. Because these units are automatic, we have you covered whether you are home or away.

The unit gets its fuel directly from your natural gas line or liquid propane tank. There is no need to handle gasoline or run a maze of extension cords.

Benefits of an Automatic Home Generator

There are several benefits to an automatic home generator: Preparedness, peace of mind and protection, to name a few. And when you choose a Carrier generator, you get benefits in service and quality other manufacturers can't match, such as:

• The unit cares for itself. The generator starts and tests the engine for about 12 minutes, once a week. This keeps the engine lubricated for long-term reliability and gives you the peace of mind that it will run when you need it the most.
• Carrier generators are sold with all the parts needed for installation. You may be paying more for these "extras" with other suppliers.

Technology

1. 2-cylinder, 30 horsepower engine runs on natural or LP gas for lasting operation even during the longest outage.
2. Totally automatic operation means the generator starts itself and automatically begins supplying power to selected circuits.
3. The Ultra Quiet Mode runs once a week for 12 minutes at a lower RPM to keep the engine lubricated and to let you know the system is working properly.
4. Transfer switch and emergency load center senses loss of power to the home, starts the generator, and transfers the generator power to the selected circuits. Generator power is automatically shut off when main power is restored.
5. Sturdy, attractive cabinet is factory-mounted to a composite base pad. It's insulated to minimize sound, louvered to vent exhaust and coated with a tough powder painted finish. The cabinet is available in steel or aluminum.

The Safer, More Reliable Option

It's true portable generators are cheaper. But that doesn't make them a better value. A Carrier Automatic Home Generator will provide you better service and make you safer. Consider some advantages of an automatic over a cheap portable unit:

• Convenience: No need to go out in potential danger to set up the unit, make sure it has fuel, or run extension cords.
• Energy Efficient: Operating on natural or LP gas provides a cleaner-burning and less expensive fuel than unleaded gasoline.
• More Power: Portables can provide power to a few select conveniences; a Carrier unit can provide electricity to the whole home.
• Safety: When properly installed, the automatic home generator is safer, better protecting the home owner from carbon monoxide emissions and utility company employees from electrical back feed to the power lines.
• Built to Last: Units are housed in steel or aluminum cabinets for longer life.

When you're ready to have one of these Carrier Automatic Home Generators installed in your house, or just want to know more about it, call us at 256-428-1983 - we'd love to help you!