Your bags are finally packed, the car is loaded, and you are heading out of town for a well-deserved summer getaway. The last thing you want to do is spend your time at the beach or the lake worrying about what is happening at home. But summer weather in New England is notoriously unpredictable. Severe… Read more »
As the long New England mud season finally fades and the temperatures begin to rise, homeowners across Vermont are looking forward to sunny days and backyard barbecues. But while the threat of blizzards and ice may be gone, the summer months bring their own volatile weather. The collision of intense heat and humidity creates the… Read more »
When the snow finally begins to melt across Vermont and New England, homeowners breathe a collective sigh of relief. But while the worst of the winter freezing might be behind us, mud season brings some of the most unpredictable—and destructive—weather of the entire year. Heavy April showers, rapidly melting snow, and severe wind gusts create… Read more »
Generator Trade-In: When is it Time to Replace Your Unit? Every homeowner with an aging standby generator eventually reaches a frustrating crossroads. Your unit starts acting up, the technician hands you an estimate, and you have to ask yourself: Do I repair it again, or is it finally time to replace it? If you feel… Read more »
For many Vermont homeowners and businesses, a standby generator is no longer a luxury; it’s a necessity. Between ice storms, heavy snow loads, and the unpredictability of the grid during a “deep freeze,” having a reliable backup power source is the only way to ensure your family remains safe and warm. But we know the… Read more »
Your electrical panel is the heart of your home’s power system, yet it’s one of the most overlooked components when it comes to safety. Many Vermont homeowners don’t realize that the panel installed 20 or 30 years ago may not be equipped to handle today’s modern demands. In a Vermont winter, your electrical system works… Read more »
Winter in Vermont can be brutal on machinery. When the temperatures drop to -10° or lower, it’s not always the heavy snow or ice that threatens your backup power—it’s often something much simpler: the oil. Yes, the very substance that keeps your engine running smoothly can be the reason it fails when you need it… Read more »
It is a familiar winter scene in Vermont: It is -10° outside, your living room feels drafty, so you plug in a space heater to take the chill off. You settle in, turn on the TV, maybe start the coffee maker… and click. The room goes dark. Is it time for an electrical panel upgrade?… Read more »
In Vermont, we don’t just get “snowfall”—we get snow accumulation. As the season progresses, the snowpack builds layer by layer, turning your backyard into a frozen landscape. A generator snow stand can help alleviate the pains from all of those potential issues. While this is great for skiing, it poses a serious threat to your… Read more »
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 »
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