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Get peace of mind when you buy emergency standby generators in from. Never worry about what will happen when the power goes out again! Do you get anxious when you think about what might happen to your home and your family if lightning takes out one of your power lines? Or what if a big storm with a lot of wind comes through and the power is out for days?
Save yourself the hassle of having to leave home, find an overpriced hotel room, and hope your house survives. With one of our whole home generators, you can back up your entire home or just the essential circuits. Keep the power on, the comfort systems running, and your life more or less as normal, no matter how hard the winds blow outside.
Even if the power is only out for a little while, you could get uncomfortable without your air conditioning and lose all of the food in your refrigerator and freezer! Your emergency standby generator will take over automatically, so the power will stay on even if you aren’t home when it goes out.
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Many of the generators that we install in the Omaha, NE area provide remote monitoring capabilities, too. Keep an eye on what your power is doing and how your generator is helping from near or far. Just download an app on your phone or computer and keep track of your generator whenever you need to. It can also notify you when maintenance is needed, run regular tests, and track the service that’s been performed.
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If financing is your go-to, you can see the financing options that Getzschman Heating has available for all your electrical needs.
We are located in Omaha, NE, but we can install a generator for you in all of the surrounding areas, too. Give us a call today and we’ll send out an expert to help you figure out which of our whole home generators might be right for you. We’ll assess your needs, then let you know what it will take to get you this kind of peace of mind, all the time.
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Generator FAQs
How do I know what size generator my home needs?
The size of your generator depends entirely on what you consider "essential" during an Omaha power outage. A 14kW to 20kW unit can typically handle your lights, refrigerator, and sump pump. However, if you want to run your central air conditioning or a home office during a summer humidity spike, a 22kW to 26kW whole-home unit is usually required. Because every home’s electrical load is different, we recommend a professional assessment to calculate your exact peak-demand needs.
How does a standby generator differ from a portable one?
While portable generators are cheaper, they require manual setup in the middle of a storm, gasoline refills, and multiple extension cords. A home standby generator is permanently installed outside (like an A/C unit) and runs on your home’s existing natural gas or propane line. It monitors your utility power 24/7 and kicks on automatically within seconds of an outage—whether you are home or not.
Will a standby generator power my air conditioner during a summer outage?
Yes, but it requires specific power "headroom" to handle the initial surge when your A/C compressor starts. During our consultation, we look at the "starting amps" of your cooling system. In many cases, we can install a "Soft Start" kit or a power management module that allows a smaller, more efficient generator to safely start and run your central air without overloading the system.
What maintenance does a home generator require?
Think of a generator like a car that sits in the garage: it needs to be "exercised" to stay reliable. Most units are programmed to run a short self-test weekly. Beyond that, we recommend annual professional maintenance, which includes changing the oil and filters, checking the battery health, and inspecting the automatic transfer switch. Regular service is the only way to ensure the unit will actually start when the grid goes down.
How long does the installation process typically take?
While the physical installation of the generator and transfer switch usually takes just one day, the total project timeline includes site surveys, permit approvals from the city, and coordination with your gas provider. We recommend starting the process well before the peak storm seasons (spring and winter) to ensure your home is protected before the next major outage.
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