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Capital is a huge believer in being ready for anything and protecting the investment you have made in your home and your appliances and electronics too. Standby generators protect:
- Your Refrigerator, so your food doesn’t all go bad.
- AC & Heating, so you always stay safe and comfortable if an outage occurs.
- Lighting, so you can safely see where you’re walking and what you’re doing.
- Electronics, so you protect your investment in computers and other devices.
Types of Whole House Generators
1) Standby Generators:
These are permanently installed outside your home and automatically turn on when the power goes out. They run on natural gas or propane and can power your entire home or just essential circuits. Standby generators are the most reliable choice for full-home backup.
2) Portable Generators with Transfer Switch:
While not technically “whole house,” some homeowners use larger portable generators with a manual transfer switch to power critical appliances. This option is more affordable upfront but requires manual setup and fueling — and won’t cover your entire home.
Key Considerations for Milwaukee Homeowners
Fuel Source:
Most whole-house generators run on natural gas or propane. Natural gas is convenient and cost-effective if you have a gas line. Propane is a good option for homes without gas service.
Power Needs:
Think about what you want to keep running during an outage: just essentials like the furnace, fridge, and sump pump — or everything, including lights, outlets, and HVAC. This determines the generator size you’ll need.
Automatic vs. Manual:
Standby generators automatically detect a power loss and switch on within seconds — no need to be home to start it. Portable setups require you to start and connect them manually.
Installation Requirements:
Proper installation includes a safe location outside your home, fuel line hookups, electrical connections, and a transfer switch. It must meet local Milwaukee codes — that’s why professional installation is key.
Maintenance:
Whole-house generators need regular maintenance — like oil changes and test runs — to ensure they’re ready when you need them most.
Bottom line
Choosing the right generator depends on your home’s size, what you want to power, and your budget. Capital’s licensed Milwaukee electricians help you select, size, and install the best backup generator so you’re ready for anything.
Be Prepared with an Automatic Standby Generator
Standby generators will power up automatically when a power loss occurs and they’ll also shut themselves down automatically when your home’s power is back up and running.
Your generator would be installed outside of your home and use natural gas or propane as fuel, which means they can pretty much run continuously during an outage. Plus you won’t have to worry about refueling!
No matter how bad the weather, you can make sure your family and home will have the uninterrupted electricity you rely on by calling us to install a standby generator.
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Which Automatic Standby Generator is Best?
There are different types and sizes of standby generators depending on your home’s electrical needs and what you want to be powered during an outage. Our Capital electricians can help you find the perfect standby generator to fit your specific needs.
Why Choose Capital?
Capital Guarantees
Capital Heating, Cooling, Electric & Plumbing stands behind all our work. You are covered on the installation of your heating or cooling system by the following guarantees and more:
- Your 100% Unconditional Satisfaction Or Your Money-Back Guarantee
- 5-Year Comfort Guarantee
- Exclusive Lemon-Free Guarantee
- Lifetime Installation Components & Craftsmanship Guarantee
- Lifetime Ductwork Warranty
- And more.
Flexible Financing
Capital cares to make your life better today, without YOU having to worry about tomorrow. So we also offer a number of financing options to help you with your HVAC system repair or replacement costs.
Capital Communication
We will let you know what to expect on the day of your installation, and introduce you to your Furnace installer before they arrive at your doorstep. At least 24 hours prior to your installation, you’ll receive a “Meet Your Installer” email with:
- Technicians’ photo
- # years experience
- Photo of the install truck
- In Transit text
In addition to the friendly introduction, you can rest assured that the technicians installing your heating system are highly vetted, trained, and nationally accredited. In fact, many of our technicians are relocated from around the country to ensure YOU only get the best.