Whole Home Generators in Fort Worth, TX

If you’re looking for a company specializing in whole home generators in Forth Worth, TX, Lightfoot Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electrical has you covered. Power cuts can be inconvenient at best, but if you need power in your home, whether for work or to take care of a vulnerable household member, loss of electricity can be a very serious issue.

Whole home generators keep the lights on and essential appliances running no matter what else is going on. Having a backup generator gives you reliable power when you need it, so you won’t have to rush out late at night to set up a portable generator if the power goes out.

Generator Maintenance and Installation

Generators come in many sizes and types. Freestanding or portable generators are useful for providing power to appliances your RV when you’re on holiday, or in an emergency.

However, if you want something that can provide power to everything in your home when the grid has failed or if there’s a weather-related outage, you’ll need a much bigger generator designed with those needs in mind.

• Power essential appliances even during a power cut
• Keep your HVAC running so you’re comfortable, whatever your weather
• Keep your well pump running so you still have clean water
• A safe source of power, instead of freestanding running a gas generator close to your home

Whole home generators are designed to power your homes appliances, and they’re made to run cleanly and safely. There are safety risks associated with running a petrol generator, including the risk of storing the petrol and topping up the generator, as well as ensuring it’s properly ventilated.

Whole house generators are designed to be installed close to your house and have safety features many freestanding generators lack.

In addition, many whole house generators are designed to be back-up power sources. They monitor the electricity supply to your home, and if they notice it cuts out, they’ll kick in immediately to keep disruption to your home and lifestyle to a minimum. When mains power is restored, the generator will switch off again.

At Lightfoot Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electrical, we can help you pick the right size of whole home generator for your needs. Most people need something in the 27-36kW range, although an entry-level 22kW unit may suffice for a small home if all you want to do is keep the most essential of appliances running. In addition, we can offer advice on generator maintenance, or even perform common maintenance tasks for you.