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Absolutely! As with any mechanical system, regular care will preserve the performance of your generator system. Common maintenance tasks for standby generators include oil and filter changes, electrical connection inspections, and performance evaluations. Typically, generator maintenance is best done every 6 months, though this may change according to the age and condition of your system.

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The cost of a new generator will vary considerably on a case-by-case basis. How much power you need is, of course, the largest factor. Contact Cangen Power for a no obligation quote.

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Whole-home standby generators will shut themselves off automatically. The system will continue to run for roughly a full minute after power is restored. It does this to prevent any complications should the power fail again in a short span of time.

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We strongly recommend against it! Electrical work is very easy to make mistakes with, which could result in your generator failing to operate properly at best. At worst, you may expose yourself to personal harm, or potentially spark a home fire. Put simply, it's a complicated job, and there's too much risk for this to be a candidate for a weekend DIY.

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Unfortunately, they're not as whisper-quiet as you may like them to be. Most generators produce roughly 60-70 decibels while operating — kind of like what you would hear from a vehicle going 55 mph. Having your standby generator installed in an enclosure can help decrease the noise, though from inside your home the sound will be audible but very tame.

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They often do not. This is because a generator battery can be dangerous and volatile, much like a car battery. For this reason, it's unsafe to ship them all over the place. However, many car batteries are suitable for a standby generator, and your manual will tell you precisely what size you need.