Wisconsin winters can be brutal with heavy snow, ice storms, frigid temperatures, and occasional high winds can  often lead to power disruptions. At Hometown Heating, Air & Electric, we help homeowners in Cedarburg and southeastern Wisconsin stay prepared. Installing a backup generator ensures your family remains safe and comfortable when you need it. Here are the top five reasons to consider one, including the growing concern of rolling blackouts.

1. Severe Weather and Frequent Outages

Wisconsin’s sometimes harsh climate causes thousands of power outages annually. Blizzards, thunderstorms, and high winds can down lines, leaving homes without electricity for many days. A generator kicks in automatically, powering essentials like lights, heat, refrigerators, freezers, or whatever needs power. Avoid the risk of spoiled food, frozen pipes, and more by staying powered through the storm.

2. Protection Against Rolling Blackouts

Energy demands are rising in Wisconsin and in some cases, straining the grid. In recent years, utilities have warned of potential rolling blackouts during peak usage, like extreme cold snaps or heat waves. Historical threats in the late 1990s and 2022 concerns from manufacturers highlight the risk. A home generator provides uninterrupted power, shielding your household from these outages should they occur or as future demand increases.

3. Safeguarding Health and Safety

For families with medical needs, power loss is absolutely dangerous and can literally affect someone’s life. Generators keep vital life-support equipment, like CPAP machines or oxygen concentrators, running without interruption. They can also maintain heating systems to prevent hypothermia in sub-zero temperature environments.  In addition your entire generator setup stays efficient and reliable with regular maintenance.

4. Preserving Home Comfort and Convenience

Think about this for a moment. You have no hot water, electricity for your stove, charging devices, or internet during an outage. Generators come to the rescue. They help with appliances, sump pumps, and security systems, preventing potential flooding or unwanted break-ins. In rural Wisconsin areas, where repairs take longer, this backup is essential for daily life.

5. Increasing Property Value and Peace of Mind

A professionally installed generator can really add resale value to your home. Buyers seek energy-independent properties in outage-prone states like Wisconsin. A professionally installed standby generator can increase home value by 3-5%, according to Consumer Reports, with some estimates suggesting a return on investment (ROI) of up to 150% in high-demand areas. 

At Hometown Heating, Air & Electric, we specialize in generator installations tailored to Wisconsin’s needs. Contact us today for a free quote or schedule a generator maintenance to optimize your system.