Powering through Hurricane Season
Hurricanes are in the forecast and even when they’re not expected to make landfall here in Connecticut, it’s always important that you plan ahead. Last year, over 1 billion hours were lost to power outages affecting almost 52 million customers.
Keep your generator maintained
Your generator should be set to automatically ‘exercise’ once a week. These 5-10 minutes of run time act as a system check to make sure your generator is ready to go when you need it. In addition, annual maintenance by a certified technician is important to keep your equipment in top shape; learn about our maintenance plans at gaultenergy.com/generators.
plan for your generator in advance
Generators are frequently thought of during a power outage, but don’t wait until you’ve lost power to give us a call. Our Comfort Specialists will guide you through our turn-key generator solution from calculating the power you need, selecting the best location and managing your installation.
keep synthetic 5w-30 oil on hand
If your generator is serviced by Gault, we use Synthetic 5W-30 oil in your generator. Keep oil with other emergency supplies in the event it needs to be added during an extended power outage. It can be purchased at a car parts store or any major gas station.
visit and save gaultenergy.com/storm
We’ve compiled resources, tips, and videos to help you weather a storm, from how to check the level of propane in your tank to generator best practices during an outage.
Meet josh - our generator expert
Since joining Gault in 2014, Josh has reinvented our generator practice and is a critical part of our storm response plans. His prior experience as an electrician gives Josh an expert view of each generator project’s installation and usage needs. You might be surprised to know that before he became an electrician, Josh went to school for audio recording; he maintains a strong passion for music and recording and continues to pursue it as a hobby.
If you’re interested in adding a generator to your home’s energy portfolio, give us a call at 203.227.5181 or visit GaultEnergy.com/generator-info.