Generator answers
Clear answers to the questions Atlanta homeowners ask us most. Every post starts with the short answer.
Standby generator or home battery: which is right for your home?
A standby generator runs on natural gas or propane, so it can keep your whole house going, A/C included, for as long as the outage lasts. A home battery is silent and…
Read the answerOctober 2026Is a standby generator worth it? 8 signs your Atlanta home needs one
For some homes, a standby generator is the best thing they ever added. For others, it's more than they need. It's usually worth it if an outage in your house means more…
Read the answerOctober 2026Power outage food safety: what to keep and what to toss
Keep the doors shut. The USDA says food in a closed refrigerator stays safe for about 4 hours without power. A full freezer holds for about 48 hours, and a half-full…
Read the answerOctober 2026Is a Super El Niño coming to Atlanta this winter?
Forecasters expect a strong-to-very strong El Niño this winter, the kind the news is calling a "Super El Niño." For Georgia, that usually tilts the odds toward a wetter,…
Read the answerOctober 2026What size generator do I need for a 3,000 sq ft house?
Square footage alone can't tell you. What matters is what you want running during an outage, especially how many A/C units you have and whether your range, dryer, water…
Read the answerOctober 2026Natural gas or propane: which is better for a standby generator?
If your home already has natural gas, that's usually the simplest choice. The generator runs off your gas line for as long as the outage lasts, and you never refuel. If…
Read the answerOctober 2026How long does a Generac install take in Atlanta?
The install itself is the quick part. Most of the timeline comes from the steps around it: the site visit and estimate, getting the generator, and any gas or panel work…
Read the answerOctober 2026How long can a standby generator run during an outage?
On natural gas, a standby generator can keep running as long as gas keeps flowing to your home. Generac doesn't set a fixed time limit. During long outages, Generac…
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