Category: Generator Maintenance

Why Choosing a Local Generator Expert Matters in Vermont

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The Hidden Risks of Retail Generators Discover the hidden risks of buying a standby generator from a big-box store instead of a dedicated local expert. Learn why partnering with a neighborhood team like Brook Field Service ensures you have 24/7 emergency support when you need it most. When it comes to protecting your home from… Read more »

Summer Generator Maintenance 101: Don’t Suffocate Your Backup Power

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Essential Summer Generator Maintenance: 4 Steps to Protect Your Home Think about your daily commuter car. You wouldn’t drive it for years without ever changing the oil, checking the battery, or topping off the fluids, right? Your home’s standby generator works the exact same way! A whole-home generator is a powerful, commercial-grade engine sitting right… Read more »

The Sunny Day Blackout: Why New England’s Grid Struggles in the Summer Heat

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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 »

The True Cost of Backup Power: Demystifying Generator Financing

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 »