Picture this: It’s a beautiful, 85-degree July afternoon in Vermont. There isn’t a single cloud in the sky, no wind is blowing, and you are relaxing inside the cool comfort of your air-conditioned home. Suddenly, the A/C sputters to a halt, the TV shuts off, and your house goes dead quiet. You look out the… Read more »
Category: Generator Maintenance
The True Cost of Backup Power: Demystifying Generator Financing
The Whole-Home Generator Cost: The $0 Down Solution When we sit down with Vermont homeowners to talk about protecting their property from summer storms, the conversation almost always starts with one big question: “What is the true whole-home generator cost?” For years, there has been a misconception that automatic backup power is an extreme luxury… Read more »
What Are the Odds? The Real Likelihood of a Hurricane Hitting New England
June 1st officially marks the start of the Atlantic hurricane season. Whenever national news starts tracking storms in the Gulf or off the Florida coast, it’s easy for us in northern New England to ignore it. After all, hurricanes are a Southern or coastal problem, right? Not exactly. While it is true that we don’t… Read more »
Affordable Standby Generators & Spring Health Checks
Affordable Standby Generators: Protecting Your Finished Basement with BFS If you live in New England, you know that making it through a long, harsh Vermont winter is a badge of honor. But while you were bundled up inside by the fire, your backup generator was outside working overtime. Whether it was actively powering your home… Read more »
Spring Power Outages & Aging Generators
April showers don’t just bring May flowers to New England; they also bring mud season, uprooted trees, and unpredictable weather. While winter ice storms get most of the attention, the heavy rain and severe wind gusts of April are notorious for knocking out the grid. When severe spring power outages strike, your home relies entirely… Read more »
Post-Winter Checklist: 5 Things Your Generator Needs Now
Congratulations—you and your home survived another harsh Vermont winter. But while you are looking forward to melting snow and warmer temperatures, take a moment to think about the piece of equipment that had your back through every ice storm and sub-zero night: your standby generator. Whether it was running for days during a grid failure… Read more »
Post-Holiday Electrical Safety: Inspect While You Disconnect
The holidays are over, the New Year has rung in, and now comes the task everyone dreads: taking down the decorations. While untangling string lights and deflating snowmen might be just another chore on your to-do list, it presents a unique opportunity. You are already outside, up on the ladder, and handling your home’s exterior… Read more »
Why You Should Trust a Vermont-Based Generator Company
When the snow is piling up against the door, and the wind is howling through the valley, the last thing you want to worry about is whether your backup power will hold. Safeguarding your home during a Vermont winter requires more than just machinery; it requires a partner who understands the stakes. Working with a… Read more »
The Science of Start-Up: Why Cold-Weather Kits Are Non-Negotiable
Winter in Vermont and Northern New England doesn’t just test homeowners—it tests your generator. When the temperature plummets, your standby generator faces unique challenges that can keep it from starting right when you need it most. That’s why generator cold-weather kits aren’t optional—they’re essential for reliable backup power solutions. For families and businesses in areas… Read more »
How Brook Field Service Gets Ready for Winter
Behind the Scenes: How We Prepare to Power Your Home All Winter Winter in Vermont isn’t just cold—it’s unpredictable. Heavy snow, ice, and powerful storms can disrupt daily life in an instant, leaving families and businesses vulnerable to power outages. That’s why we take careful steps every fall to prepare our team, our tools, and… Read more »
