Backup electric generator for home

What is a backup generator?

Backup generators, as their name suggests, provide backup energy to your home appliances and devices in case of a power outage.

Do you need a backup power generator?

Proper home maintenance is all about planning and preparation. Given the uptick in extreme weather, that may mean investing in a backup power generator to keep your home running in the event of disaster or an extended power outage.

How does a backup power generator work?

Backup power generators provide electricity to the home with the use of two main components: a gas- or battery-powered engine that turns an on-board alternator to generate alternating current (AC) electrical power.

Are backup generators permanent?

Unlike standby generators, which are permanently installed and automatically detect a power outage and supply power when needed, backup generators are not permanent installations and are only meant to provide temporary power in instances when power fails.

Can a backup generator be used as a primary power source?

The backup generator is designed as a backup to utility power only and should not be used as a primary power source. Answer a few questions so we can connect you with local dealers who will provide custom quotes. Equipping your home with permanent backup power requires a solution as unique as your home and the way you live in it.

Who installs a Generac home backup generator?

Your Generac generator will be installed, serviced and supported by one of 10,000 Authorized Generac Dealers local to your area. Find out how a Generac home backup generator helped the Pham family in Houston, Texas. Laurann M. of Los Angeles, California shares how her Generac home backup generator provides her family with peace of mind.