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 »
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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 »
Wind vs. Ice: The Truth About Spring Power Outages
If you ask any Vermonter what weather event they fear the most when it comes to losing electricity, most will immediately say “ice storms.” The sound of freezing rain coating branches in January is enough to make any homeowner nervous. But as we transition out of winter, a new, highly destructive threat emerges. While ice… Read more »
ROI: Does a Generator Increase Home Value? (Spoiler: Yes)
As March rolls in and tax refunds start hitting bank accounts, many Vermont homeowners are looking for the smartest ways to reinvest that money into their properties. While a kitchen remodel or fresh landscaping might be the first things that come to mind, you might be surprised to learn that a backup power system is… Read more »
Why the Spring Thaw is the Most Dangerous Time for Your Basement
In Vermont, we don’t just transition from winter to spring; we go through a very specific, notoriously messy phase known as “Mud Season.” While the sight of melting snow and longer days is a welcome relief after a long winter, it hides a massive threat to your home. In fact, late March and early April… Read more »
Why Your Vermont Business Needs Backup Power
Imagine this: It’s a busy winter afternoon in Vermont. Your shop is open, the lights are on, the register is ringing—and suddenly, everything goes dark. The power outage might be brief, maybe just a few hours, but the consequences linger long after the lights come back on. Sales are lost, sensitive equipment shuts down, and… Read more »
The Cost of a Power Outage: Pipes, Pumps, and Peace of Mind
When homeowners consider buying a standby generator, the conversation usually revolves around the price tag of the unit. “Is it worth the investment?” is the most common question we hear. However, the more important financial question is: “What is the cost of NOT having one?” and “What is the TRUE cost of a power outage?”… 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 »
Beyond the Lights: Five Ways a Generator Protects Your Home During Winter Break
Winter break should be a time to unwind — not worry about what’s happening back home while you’re visiting family or heading somewhere warm. However, in New England, winter storms are unpredictable, and even a short power outage can create big problems when you’re not there to handle them. A standby generator does far more… Read more »
The True Cost of a Power Outage: Your Holiday Investment Protection
The holidays are all about warmth, togetherness, and the comfort of home, but winter storms don’t follow your holiday schedule — and a sudden outage can turn joy into stress in minutes. A standby generator is more than a convenience; it’s essential holiday investment protection for the time, money, and effort you pour into making… Read more »
