When Power Fails, Stashluk Keeps Your Lights On with a Standby Generator
When it comes to standby generators, Stashluk is factory authorized to sell, install and service the full line of residential automatic standby generator systems from Honeywell, Generac, and Briggs & Stratton. Give us a call to schedule a generator installation in Summit, NJ and throughout our service area. A factory-trained standby generator installer will come to your home to discuss your needs and budget so you can select the best generator for your needs.
Get power when you most need it with a standby generator:
- Restores power within seconds after the power goes out
- More convenient than portable generators
- No need to run out for gas refills
- Produces less CO2 than portable generators
We also have portable generators for sale in Summit, NJ and can install a transfer switch in your home for safe usage. Don’t wait for the next violent storm to wish you had purchased a standby generator. Stashluk can help right now with affordable financing terms.
Generator Installation Information
Strong storms can bring high winds and lots of precipitation that wreak havoc on the aging power infrastructure in Summit, NJ and surrounding areas. Stashluk Plumbing Heating Air Conditioning and Generators is the Summit, NJ generator installation expert local homeowners trust for standby power when there’s a power outage.
A Stashluk-installed automatic standby generator is:
- Convenient – Restores power to your home almost instantaneously.
- Easy to manage – Today’s standby generators are ‘smart’ and can be monitored via wifi.
- Effortless – There’s no running out to fill gas containers. Your generator connects to your utility’s natural gas supply for long-running operation.
- Insurance friendly – Your residential automatic standby generator may reduce your homeowner’s insurance rates.
- Right sized – Unlike portable generators that may be able to handle a few appliances at a time, a right-sized standby generator can power some or all of your appliances, TVs, computers, sump pump, lights, etc.
The Benefits of Installing a Standby Generator
Residents of New Jersey are in the target zone for nor’easters and coastal hurricanes. Most of us have lost power at home at some point in our lives. You’ve probably even cursed the utility companies for taking so long to restore electricity. Considering the age and condition of the power lines and poles in Summit and surrounding communities, power outages aren’t just a possibility…they’re increasingly likely.
When your power goes off due to a hurricane, violent storm, or blown transformer, a standby generator restores power to your home within seconds. No need to flip any switches. And once your utility restores power to your home, the standby generator automatically shuts off.
We offer convenient scheduling, 24/7 emergency service, and free estimates for our generators and HVAC systems.
Generator FAQs
Can I install a generator myself?
Generator installation isn’t a job for casual household tinkerers. It requires a complex knowledge of power limits, outlets, and kill switches. Generators are industrial giants with sensitive needs. They respond to the slightest condensation and fuel problems, and that’s before you even start considering your fuel expansion.
While you might manage to make sense of a prewired, prepackaged generator, it’s best to hire a professional. Installation jobs are complex. Mistakes can reduce operational life and damage other household appliances.
Stashluk Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Generators specializes in providing expert installation services that will prevent dangerous errors while stretching out your technology’s life span.
Automatic standby generator vs. portable generator: Which is better?
Automatic standby generators provide safe backup power without the carbon monoxide risk. They can function around the clock without trailing messy extension cords through your home. Portable generators provide a lower power output, so they’re ideal for smaller jobs like keeping select appliances working while you’re at home.
Are generators dangerous?
Generators come standard with numerous safety features. The biggest danger to most homeowners is improper installation, either due to a DIY install or a contractor mistake. Faulty installations can cause carbon monoxide leaks that can be fatal when inhaled. If you overload your product, its fuel efficiency will also diminish and may even cause fires. For a safe, code-compliant generator installation, call a professional.
What size generator do I need?
Choose your generator according to the size of your home and length of coverage you need. Whole-house coverage with long-term support requires a minimum generator capacity of 12,000 watts.
Should I install a smart generator?
Today’s automatic standby generators are digitally sophisticated and can do all of the heavy lifting for you. With an app you can login from your mobile device to check your generator’s status whether you’re away on business or on vacation. You’ll have peace of mind knowing that your home is powered in the event of a storm event while you’re away from your home in Summit.
Your generator can also track when it powers on or off, and can message you and your service provider whenever maintenance or service is needed.
And automatic generators are not one-size-fits-all. When you work with Stashluk, an important part of your initial consultation is learning about your home and your power needs. Some homeowners may only want or need a generator to keep their core infrastructure powered, such as electric sump pumps, appliances like refrigerators, heating system and basic lighting. Conversely, there are larger units that can seamlessly power an entire house—so you will never experience another power outage again.
Why Choose Stashluk?
Stashluk cut its opening ribbon in Summit, New Jersey in 1948. We’re proudly working towards our first century of service. Those years have exposed us to enough heating, plumbing, air conditioning, and drainage problems to terrify lesser teams. We’ve solved every problem there is in our industry, so we’re experts at the difficult jobs nobody else can handle. We’re also open all day, every day, so we’re just the team for emergencies.
