Preparing Your Backup Generator for the Storm

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Let’s say a storm is about to hit your region, and you have a backup generator, but you haven’t used it in quite some time. It’s extremely important that you check up on the generator before the storm hits, so you know that it will work properly if you lose electricity in your home.

Here is a checklist of things you should do before the storm hits:

Backup generator maintenance

Make Sure the Backup Generator Starts Up and Runs

If you haven’t taken the backup generator out in a while, it may not startup right away or run properly. This is a common occurrence, and it is usually an easy problem to solve. If it doesn’t start up and run properly, then you may want to start checking on all the working parts of the generator. These include:

  1. Check spark plugs and condensers for adjustments, cleanings, or replacements if needed
  2. Change the oil and oil filters if you have not in the last year
  3. Clean out filters and other areas that have rust or sludge
  4. Check for oil, fuel, and coolant leaks
  5. Check coolant level and antifreeze level
  6. Make sure every part of the generator is cleaned, updated, and in working condition

If you know a big storm might be on its way, it’s beneficial to you and your family to make sure your backup generator is ready to weather the storm and provide power to your home if needed.

Kinzie Generators

If you don’t already have a backup generator from Kinzie Generators, we recommend you get one to have just in case of an emergency, storm, or other power outage that may occur for several reasons. We provide Cummins Power Generators to our customers who need a standby generator to keep their utilities running.

If you have questions on maintenance, installation, or storm preparation, contact Kinzie Generators at 301-364-4226 today!

Florida Nursing Homes and the Backup Generator Requirement

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Florida mandated all long-term care providers to have backup generators in their facilities or else they will be faced with losing their license. As of 2019, there are still less than half of the nursing homes that have not obtained state and local approvals for the mandate. The mandate requires nursing homes and assisted living facilities to keep residents cool for 96 hours during a state of emergency.

Nursing homes need backup generators

Hurricane Seasons

Florida is a state where hurricanes affect it every single year. If nursing homes and assisted living homes don’t have the approval for this mandate, the residents and patients will suffer from it. Not only can these places lose their licenses, but elderly can suffer from death and medical issues.

There was an incident back in 2017 at Broward Country nursing home after Hurricane Irma where residents died. This is where the initiative started for this state mandate requirement. The hurricane did damage to the air-conditioned system, which left residents in uncomfortable heat for three days. 12 residents died in the event.

Backup Generators Save Lives

Many industry representatives have had problems meeting deadlines because of high costs, but the state is pushing to make sure this gets done. The important thing to know is that backup generators save lives. We know that hurricanes happen every single year, especially down in the southern part of the United States, so it’s important that nursing homes and assisted living homes get approvals for the mandate to have backup generators.

Kinzie Generators

Here at Kinzie Generators, we know the importance of having a backup generator at your home. In case of an emergency, you don’t have to worry anymore about losing power, heat, or air-conditioning. Contact Kinzie Generators at 301-364-4226 for more information on backup generator installation and maintenance.

Places that Need Backup Generators the Most

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It’s very important that homeowners and businesses have backup generators because you never know when a power outage or storm can occur. Some places need backup generators more than others, and here is why.

If a storm or power outage occurs, hospitals, nursing homes, and other emergency services need to have power in order to function. A backup generator can help people in need when the power is out.

Hospital Staff Walking down the hall

Nursing Homes

Nursing homes are places that need backup generators. The elderly living in these homes already need attention and care, and if there is a power outage, it will be beneficial to have backup power in order to have food and heat in the homes.

Hospitals

Hospitals need backup generators because of the amount of care people need when in the hospital. Many patients are hooked up to machines to help with their recovery, life support, etc. Backup generators will save lives when a power outage happens.

Residential Homes with Elderly and Young Families

There have been many storms around the country, whether they were hurricanes, snowstorms, floods, or windstorms. Elderly living in their own homes can have problems when the power goes out. If they need extra attention and the power goes out, you’ll have to bring them to a place where there is power. A backup generator will fix the situation, so that they can stay warm, have food to eat, and not have to worry about flooding.

Young families should have backup generators as well. Babies and young children may get scared or even restless if the power goes out. When you have a newborn, they also need special care and the right food. Taking care of the house and the kids can be a daunting task at once.

At Kinzie Generators, we supply the best cummins power generators for your convenience. If you’re in need of a backup generator to prepare for unwanted circumstances, we’re here for you! Contact us at 301-364-4226 today to learn more about our backup generator installation and maintenance.

How Does a Cummins Generator Work?

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Many homeowners are wondering how a Cummins Generator actually works in an emergency situation. There are many of great benefits to having a generator for your home when a storm hits and a power outage occurs, but actually goes into the mechanics on how it turns on and fuels energy for your home is a mystery to some people.

Here is how a Cummins Generator from Kinzie Generators works:

This is What Happens When There is a Power Outage

A standby generator offered from Kinzie Generators will keep your house running with power when there is a power outage. This is how it works:

When there is a power outage in your home, whether that’s from a storm or other malfunction, the automatic transfer switch connects the generator to your home’s electrical system and powers your home.

  1. Transfer Switch monitors voltage from utility line
  2. Transfer Switch signals generator to supply electricity when a power disruption occurs
  3. The electrical circuits in your home are connected to Cummins Generator set
  4. When power is restored, circuits switch back to the home’s utility power line

The Advantages of Cummins Generators

The Cummins generator set produces some of the highest quality of clean power to your home when there is a power outage with the home’s utility line. When purchasing a generator from Kinzie Generators, you’re getting the highest quality installation services. Our generators are lower in noise than the competitors, easier to repair, and lower cost for installation.

Kinzie Generators

At Kinzie Generators, we take pride in our service and installation of backup generators for homeowners that may be worried about losing power due to a storm or power outage. We can help you get the backup energy you need in case of an emergency. Contact us at 301-365-4226 today!

The Backup Generator Boom in California

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The wildfires happening in California have been devastating to families and their homes. The wildfires have been a major concern for residents, especially with the warm weather and the wind coming off the ocean. Backup generators weren’t a he necessity to California residents until now when the state utility Pacific Gas & Electric decided it would be conducting rolling blackouts for the next several years.

Backup generator outside home

The Reason for Rolling Blackouts

Rolling blackouts are temporary power outages that are happening in California due to the wildfires and overheating. In California, transformers and other electrical equipment has overheated and some caught fire due to the excessive heat.

A Need for Generators

If residents will be experiencing rolling blackouts now due to precautionary measures, the demand for backup generators will be increased. Backup generators come with great benefits, especially if the rolling blackouts last for some time. Older residents and younger residents with families will need power for their home. If people have babies, they’ll need food and other necessities during a blackout. It’s beneficial for the elderly residents to have a backup generator during these blackouts to prevent injuries in the house.

Even if you’re not in the California area experiencing the wildfires or rolling blackouts, a backup generator can help you tremendously during any storm power outage.

Kinzie Generators supplies Cummins Generators to residents in the Poolesville, Maryland area since 1995. We have the experience and expertise to help you with your new backup generator.

Kinzie Generators

At Kinzie Generators, we offer fully automatic backup generators for your convenience. We offer generators large enough to back up the entire house, and we also have smaller ones to generate power for select circuits. Don’t wait for the storm to cause an annoying problem for you to deal with. Be proactive now, and you won’t have to worry about extra damage or costs if you don’t have one.

Contact Kinzie Generators at 301-364-4226 today to find out more information on our backup generator systems, and how we can help you get the right one you need for your home.

Do We Need Backup Generators More Than Ever?

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If you’re wondering about how to backup your home’s power, then you have come to the right place. A backup generator system from Kinzie Generators might be the best solution and precautionary measure in case of an emergency. Power outages aren’t just caused by storms and other common accidents anymore. Overloads, hacking and rolling blackouts are now major factors.  

Power outages

A Backup Generator Will Save You Money and Time

Rolling Blackouts

A rolling blackout happens when the utility intentionally shits off the power in a specific area, turns it on, and then shuts it off again in a different area. These can last 60 to 90 minutes at times, which means you will be without power. Your Cummins Power Generator that you have installed from us will have your back.

Hacking

Now that the digital world is our life, electrical grids are susceptible to hackers causing a power outage for many different reasons. Foreign hacker groups have in the past, hacked different countries’ electrical grids. A backup generator could be your safety net in case of an emergency like this.

Overloads

Overloads can happen often if you are trying to draw too much power from a single circuit. An overuse of extension cords, plugging too many appliances in, and using an appliance above the circuit’s amp levels can cause overloads.

Young Families and Elderly Will Benefit

Being a young family with a new house, you never want to have the power go out during a severe storm or electrical grid problem. The refrigerator is usually stocked with all your food for the family, which will eventually go bad during a power outage.

For elderly homeowners, having a generator will allow you to keep warm and have your food stay fresh during a severe storm. This is so important for everyone no matter what your age.

Getting a backup generator installed is a significant investment, but down the road it will save you the stress and time of panicking during a storm or problem. A Backup generator will also increase the value of your home!

Kinzie Generators

At Kinzie Generators, we offer fully automatic backup generators for your convenience. We offer generators large enough to back up the entire house, and we also have smaller ones to generate power for select circuits. Don’t wait for the storm to cause an annoying problem for you to deal with. Be proactive now, and you won’t have to worry about extra damage or costs if you don’t have one.

Contact Kinzie Generators at 301-364-4226 today to find out more information on our backup generator systems, and how we can help you get the right one you need for your home.

How Hacking Could Be the New Main Cause for Power Outages

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There is a growing threat from hacking since power systems and electrical grids are changing. Global grid investments are now dedicated to the digital network infrastructure, which means the landscape has changed regarding the electrical grid.

Hackers cauing power outages and blackouts

Hackers May Be Aiming for the United States Grid

Hackers known for the cyberattack in 2017 to the Saudi Arabian oil refinery Petro Rabigh are possibly looking into the US power grid now. They are being tracked right now by security analysts and infrastructure security firm Dragos. Apparently, these professional hackers are scanning the grid for entry points, which doesn’t mean it is a huge threat but still a concern.

Knowing these possibilities of foreign hackers looking to disrupt the US grid for different reasons unknown, a backup generator could be your lifeline in an emergency such as a power outage. If hackers around the globe have an entry point, who knows how long a power outage could last?

Ukrainian Attacks 2015 and 2016

There have been cyberattacks including the one in March to the U.S. grid. This attack didn’t cause any outages, but it did cause concern because the attacks on the digital interface were linked to parts of the power grid in California, Utah and Wyoming. This causes concern for the future because if these power grids were linked, then it could be a power outage the next time. Russian hackers caused a power outage in the Ukraine causing hours-long power outages for a quarter-million people.

Kinzie Generators

At Kinzie Generators, we offer fully automatic backup generators for your convenience. We offer generators large enough to back up the entire house, and we also have smaller ones to generate power for select circuits.

Contact Kinzie Generators at 301-365-4226 today to find out more information on our backup generator systems, and how we can help you get the right one you need for your home.

Why Choose Kinzie Generators

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A backup generator comes with many benefits. Having a backup generator system will ensure you’ll have power for when an unfortunate event occurs such as a severe storm causing a power outage. Choosing to go with Kinzie Generators for installation and maintenance is the right choice, and we want you to know why.

Kinzie generator

The Advantages

We provide a complete one stop project and analysis though the generator installation to startup and maintenance. We also provide support because not everyone is an expert with generators when an issue arises.

Cummins Generators

We offer Cummins Generators, which are top quality with low noise and neighborhood friendly equipment.

Maintenance

We provide one free preventative maintenance visit with the purchase of a generator from us. We check everything including spark plugs, ignition contact points, and condensers. We change oil and oil filters once per year, and we inspect fuel tanks and lines. Check out all of our maintenance services!

Kinzie Generators

At Kinzie Generators, we offer fully automatic backup generators for your convenience. We offer generators large enough to back up the entire house, and we also have smaller ones to generate power for select circuits. Don’t wait for the storm to cause an annoying problem for you to deal with. Be proactive now, and you won’t have to worry about extra damage or costs if you don’t have one.

 

Contact Kinzie Generators at 301-365-4226 today to find out more information on our backup generator systems, and how we can help you get the right one you need for your home.

What Causes Power Outages? The Solution

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If you’re frustrated about having power outages in your home or neighborhood, there is a solution. Let’s take a look at what causes them, so we can understand how common these events are.

power outage due to storm

The Causes

The Weather – this of course is one of the most common causes for power outages. A heavy storm with lightning, high winds, or ice can cause a power outage in your home or neighborhood. Trees or limbs can fall on electrical lines, which will cause the power to go out.

Equipment malfunction – the electrical system has many parts that make it up. Over time, it can wear down due to age and performance. Heavy storms, lightning strikes, and other factors can cause the system to wear.

Animals – animals looking for warm places to nest up can also cause these power outages. Squirrels, snakes, birds, and other small animals can find their way into the equipment, which then can cause a malfunction if they eat through materials.

The Solution

The causes of power outages can’t really be avoided, so what is the solution? A backup generator system is the perfect solution to combat a power outage in your home. The electrical companies will be working nonstop in neighborhoods to get the power up and running again, but this takes time, especially if there is a major storm. Having a fully automatic backup generator will ensure that your power will stay on. You won’t have to worry about your food going bad, your basement being flooded, or your lights going out.

Kinzie Generators

At Kinzie Generators, we offer fully automatic backup generators for your convenience. We offer generators large enough to back up the entire house, and we also have smaller ones to generate power for select circuits. Don’t wait for the storm to cause an annoying problem for you to deal with. Be proactive now, and you won’t have to worry about extra damage or costs if you don’t have one.

 

Contact Kinzie Generators at 301-365-4226 today to find out more information on our backup generator systems, and how we can help you get the right one you need for your home.

 

Advantages of a Fully Automatic Backup Generator

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Having a fully automatic backup generator has plenty of advantages when it comes to mishaps and power outages in your home. The worries go away when you know that the backup generator kicks on and powers the necessities in your home.

backup generator for your home

 

Benefits of a Backup Generator

 

There are many benefits to having a backup generator set from Kinzie Generators . We specialize in providing you with an installed and well-maintained backup generator.  We offer expert engineering and technical support for the startup and maintenance. Why are these important to our lives though?

 

Here is why:

 

Our Cummins generators are low noise and come with customer support, maintenance service, and 24-hour emergency service.

 

  • No more spoiled food
  • No frozen pipes
  • No flooded basements
  • No lights out in the house
  • Electronics will all be functioning and running

 

You won’t have to worry about any of your utilities or electronics being down because you don’t have a backup generator. Installing the backup generator system will ensure that your materials will be on and running smoothly. A bad storm could come in and take the power out, which would ultimately put our lives on pause for a moment. You won’t have to worry about this problem anymore.

 

Kinzie Generators

 

At Kinzie Generators, we offer fully automatic backup generators for your convenience. We offer generators large enough to back up the entire house, and we also have smaller ones to generate power for select circuits. Don’t wait for the storm to cause an annoying problem for you to deal with. Be proactive now, and you won’t have to worry about extra damage or costs if you don’t have one.

 

Contact Kinzie Generators  at 301-365-4226 today to find out more information on our backup generator systems, and how we can help you get the right one you need for your home.