Storm Time in Michigan Means Generator Time in Michigan

This weather has been awful. Snow in late April and cold temperatures keep on coming. What do we have now? A Tornado watch. Severe storms in Detroit tomorrow, April 27. We cannot seem to catch a break, though I suppose we should be lucky that in Michigan, most of our worries are unpredictable, bizarre weather. We are approaching storm season, and it would be very inconvenient if you were caught with the lights out.

Heavy storms and tornadoes can mean power outages, and power outages mean:

• Unset alarm clocks so you may be late for school or work
• Loss of cold air in the refrigerator or freezer, which can lead to rotten or spoiled food
• Loss of data or work on a computer if you did not save
• An automatic garage door that will not open
• Flooded basement due to heavy storms and sump pumps that stopped working
• No television (I suppose this is not the dire, but many people are very particular about keeping up with their shows).

Power outages, especially long-lasting ones, can have serious and expensive consequences. One of the ways to alleviate or prevent these problems is through the use of a generator. Two main types of generators are possible:  portable or automatic standby generators. Portable generators are less expensive though they involve much more manual labor on the homeowner’s part since they will have to pull out the portable generator and plug it in a storm. FLAME offers automatic standby generators.

As its name suggests, an automatic standby generator starts up automatically when the power goes out. This is much less hassle for you, especially if you are out of town during a long power outage (no one wants to come home to a smelly refrigerator). If you are interested in an automatic standby generator or a generator maintenance plan, contact FLAME!