When the weather’s calm and power grids are stable, buying a backup power generator isn’t the first thing on your mind, but no home or business owner should be caught without one. Installing a generator is just as vital to your daily productivity and comfort as car insurance is to your vehicle. With a properly functioning backup power generator, regular business or home life doesn’t have to stop when the lights go out. A standby generator is installed just like a central AC unit, with a transfer switch that keeps critical systems and accessories running within seconds of an emergency power outage, which is why we like to say we sell peace of mind. To better understand why generators are so important, it helps to think about what’s really at stake during a prolonged power outage or power grid failure. Whether it’s a midwestern lightning storm, tornado warning, strong winds, deep freeze, or a blizzard, the power could go out at any time. Even just a few hours without power can cause major damage to your home or business. A day or even a few hours without power can have debilitating consequences, and high costs.