As a homeowner, you have to account for all the systems and devices that ensure your loved ones’ safety. JW Pierson Co. is honored to help you in that process. We’ve been supplying quality fuel and world-class home comfort equipment to homes in Clifton, Nutley, Belleville and other northern New Jersey homes for over a century.
One significant concern that our customers express to us is the possibility of a power outage during inclement weather or in periods of extreme hot or cold temperatures. Losing electricity means your food could go bad, and you could lose hot water and climate control throughout your house. If you depend on grid power for a stair lift, electric wheelchair, CPAP, ventilator or other medical equipment, the issue becomes even worse. That’s why so many of our customers rely on us to install and maintain top-quality propane standby generators.
A whole-house propane generator is permanently installed at your home. It sits outside and is ready to kick in whenever the power goes out. It’s hooked up to your home’s electrical system and has its own fuel source in the form of a stationary propane tank. When the utility power fails, your generator jumps into action within 10-30 seconds and quietly shuts off once the power’s back, all without you having to lift a finger.
The best part? You’ll never be left in the dark! Switching between grid and generator power is such a relief. No more scrambling for last-minute hotels, throwing out spoiled food, losing TV or phone service, sweating through hot nights without A/C, freezing during cold spells or dealing with burst pipes from the cold. It’s a true game-changer!
When running, standby generators consume more propane than many other gas-powered appliances like stoves and dryers. A 22-kW generator will burn approximately two gallons per hour (gph) at a 50% electrical load and 3.6 gph at full load. A 38-kW unit would burn three gallons of propane per hour at half-load and 5.4 gph at full load.
You may notice that the larger the generator, the faster it uses fuel. If you want to power every appliance, HVAC system, outlet and light fixture in your home during a blackout, you can expect to burn through propane more quickly. Many homeowners opt to power only essential items like refrigerators, sump pumps, heating equipment and communications devices.
Figuring out your home’s wattage needs can be overwhelming, but the expert technicians at JW Pierson are here to help. We can discuss your backup power needs and identify a premium standby generator that meets them without busting your home budget. Our team is at your service for generator installation, maintenance and repairs!
Get in touch with JW Pierson Co. today to learn more about your propane generator options. We’ll be happy to offer you a FREE, no-obligation estimate.