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An automatic backup generator is a back up electrical system that operates whether you are home or away. Within seconds of an outage, it automatically supplies power directly to your home’s electrical circuit breaker box. 

After utility power returns, the generator shuts itself off and waits for the next outage. It operates on natural gas or liquid propane gas and sits outside just like a central air conditioning unit.

There are several factors to consider including what size portable generator you’ll be using, what kind of receptacle .

This can vary by the type of transfer switch and depends on the number of circuits you would need covered.

• In a partial home application, the transfer switch is installed similarly to a subpanel, and the circuits that are covered by the generator are moved either into a circuited transfer switch or are installed in a subpanel that is protected by a non-circuited transfer switch.
• In a whole home application, the transfer switch is installed between the incoming utility power source and the home’s distribution panel.

If you’re interested in an Automatic Home Standby Generator, you can be confident that Gorjanc Home Services will determine the proper transfer switch you need.

• Gorjanc Home Services offers a Free In-Home Assessment with our licensed electrician. 
• Our electrician will evaluate your specific needs and make a recommendation that fits your budget. 
• Click here to schedule a free in-home assessment. During your consultation you will receive the personalized attention and detailed evaluation you need to find a solution that works for your needs.
• If you’re interested in a manual transfer switch for your portable generator, we offer several options. Your licensed Gorjanc electrician will properly choose, recommend, and install a manual transfer switch.

The transfer switch is a crucial component of the home generator backup system. Its primary function is to prevent your home from being powered by utility and generator power at the same time. If utility power is lost, the generator control panel senses the loss and tells the transfer switch to close off the connection with utility and complete the connection with the generator so it can begin providing power to the home.

When you're weighing your backup power options, the choice often comes down to convenience versus cost. While portable generators cost less upfront, automatic backup generators deliver something invaluable: true peace of mind.

Power When You Need It Most

Picture this scenario: You're away for the weekend when a storm knocks out power to your neighborhood. With an automatic backup generator, your home stays protected. The system kicks on within seconds, keeping your refrigerator running, your basement dry, and your security system active. A portable generator sits useless in your garage.

This automatic operation proves especially critical during severe weather when going outside to start and fuel a generator becomes dangerous or impossible. Your backup generator works whether you're home, asleep, or traveling.

Complete Home Protection

Automatic generators power your entire home, not just a few select appliances connected by extension cords snaking through your house. Your furnace keeps running. Your well pump continues working. Medical equipment stays operational. Central air conditioning maintains comfort during summer outages.

Most portable generators max out around 10,000 watts, forcing you to choose which systems to keep running. Quality automatic generators deliver 20,000 watts or more, handling everything simultaneously.

Safety Without Compromise

Professional installation eliminates the safety risks that make portable generators a leading cause of carbon monoxide deaths each year. No hauling fuel through your home. No risk of improper electrical connections. No worries about weather exposure or theft.

Your automatic generator sits safely outside with proper ventilation and connects through a professionally installed transfer switch that meets all local codes.

Fuel That's Always Ready

While neighboring homeowners scramble to find gasoline during widespread outages, your generator runs on natural gas from your utility line or a large propane tank. No emergency trips to gas stations. No storing volatile fuel in your garage. No running out of power after eight hours because you forgot to refuel.

The Investment That Pays

Yes, automatic generators cost more upfront. But consider the whole picture: no spoiled food, no frozen pipes, no interrupted work, no uncomfortable nights, and increased home value. Many insurance companies offer discounts for homes with standby generators, recognizing their role in preventing costly damage.

For homeowners who rely on consistent power for medical equipment, home offices, or simply to maintain their quality of life, an automatic generator is not a luxury. It's essential protection that activates when you need it the most.

• All standby and portable generator owners need a Generac maintenance kit because it’s important to keep up with a regular maintenance schedule. 
• Just like with a car or lawn mower, failure to complete regular maintenance can void your warranty. Doing what you can to ensure your unit works properly will give you peace of mind knowing it will work when it’s supposed to. You’ll be protecting your investment with genuine Generac parts. Lack of maintenance shortens the lifespan of your generator, and no one wants that.