Erie Standby Generators Blog

Why Erie Homeowners Plan for Winter Outages
About 100 inches of snow a year on average, and a furnace that needs electricity to run.

Why Generator Sizing Isn't a Guess
Undersized trips under load. Oversized costs more than you need.

Natural Gas or Propane? Choosing Your Generator's Fuel Source
One depends on existing service, the other needs a tank.

What Actually Makes a Generator 'Automatic'
It's not the generator itself — it's this one component.

Why a Generator You Never Service Might Fail When You Need It
Standby doesn't mean maintenance-free — a neglected unit can fail exactly when the power goes out.

Why an Undersized Gas Line Can Limit Your Generator's Real Output
A generator can only produce what its fuel supply actually delivers.