Generators provide power to your home when there is a disruption to the normal power supply. They run on gasoline, propane, or diesel fuel, and depending on their size, they can generate anywhere from 1,000 to more than 10,000 watts. Below, discover a few reasons to invest in a generator for your home.

Reasons to Own a Generator

1. Keep Appliances Operational

A household depends on several appliances to run smoothly and efficiently. When the power goes out, there is no room in the home that won't be affected. In the kitchen, food in the refrigerator and freezer can start to spoil. In the living room, television and other electronics will be inoperable. 
In the bedrooms and hallways, lights won't turn on to illuminate your path. In the bathroom, electrically powered water heaters can't provide hot water for bathing. A generator will deliver power to all of the appliances that keep your home up and running.

2. Ensure Access to Well Water

If you live outside the city limits, chances are that your water comes from a private well. Most private wells use electric pumps to draw water out of the ground and into the home, so when the power supply is interrupted, the pump won't work. Your home will be without water for drinking, bathing, and cooking. Plug your well pump into a generator and ensure reliable access to water when the electricity goes out.

3. Continue Use of Needed Medical Devices

Some people need medical devices to maintain their day-to-day health and well-being while living at home, and many of these devices run on electricity. Oxygen concentrators, heart monitors, nebulizers, motorized lift chairs, and hospital beds are just a few types of medical equipment that need electricity to run. Having a consistent electrical supply during a power outage will keep these machines operational and protect the health and safety of those who depend on them.

Enjoy these benefits and more when you purchase a generator for your home. Bonham Electric, Inc., has been serving residential and commercial customers in the Dayton, OH, area since 1959. They sell a full line of generators and provide a variety of electrical services, including wiring installation, electric panel upgrades, and green energy solutions. Call (937) 233-7662 or visit them online to learn more about their generators.