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Power outages can be frustrating to deal with. Most of your essential needs depend on big appliances such as refrigerators, water pumps, and stoves. Furthermore, power surges could permanently affect your electronics and appliances when the voltage becomes more than what they can handle. Florida is a state susceptible to natural disasters like hurricanes and […]

Florida is the lightning capital of the United States with an average of 3,500 cloud to ground lightning flashes per day. Usually with these thunderstorms come power outages and power surges. With a generator, you can always stay prepared when you lose power. There are two types of generators you can choose from: Standby generators are […]

Hurricane season is almost here and it’s time to start getting prepared. If we’ve learned anything since our last major hurricane, it’s that Southwest Florida often feels long-lasting impacts from big storms. In 2020, experiencing hurricane season while also going through a global pandemic makes hurricane preparation more important than ever. It’s essential to make […]

Hurricane season peaks in early September, but it officially starts June 1. Early forecasts have already determined this year’s hurricane season activity to be above average (Source: USA Today). Larger hurricanes can last for a few days and the flooding and long-term impacts can continue for months after. With 16 named storms predicted to form […]

Spring is approaching, and it’s time to start looking ahead to the 2020 hurricane season. It may seem early to start preparing for hurricane season, but experts have made it clear that the earlier you start preparing, the better. The season starts June 1 and it is the most active in August and September. Here […]

Are you thinking about purchasing a home generator? If you’re researching selecting a generator and its installation, you’re probably wondering about the cost associated. Getting a generator to power your home can be an expensive investment but having one in place can save you a lot of money when you need it. In case you […]

Living in Southwest Florida, you’ve likely heard about friends or neighbors installing whole-home generators (we do live in hurricane season for almost half the year, after all). If you are a first-time homeowner or simply curious about installing a generator, you’re likely interested in learning more about them. What are the benefits of a whole-home […]

Picture this: the power in your home goes out. You might be in the middle of a hurricane or extreme weather, or maybe it’s just a regular afternoon thunderstorm. There could be electrical work going on in your area that happens to take out your power. Either way, if you have a home generator, that […]

If you live in Southwest Florida, you have probably been experiencing heavy rains and storms over the past few months. We even had a tropical wave come through a few weeks ago on the east coast of Florida that brought heavy rainstorms throughout the weekend. You may have even noticed a news story about how […]

Hurricane season formally starts June 1st in Southwest Florida, which means that it is officially underway. The first named storm, tropical storm Andrea, was even announced a few weeks ago. Ever since Hurricane Irma came in the fall of 2017, everyone in the Southwest Florida area learned the importance of hurricane preparedness and saw the […]