Generator Installation & Hurricane Season Prep: What Sebring Homeowners Should Know
Florida hurricane season runs June through November, and the time to think about backup power is before a storm is in the forecast — not during the scramble beforehand. Here's what to know if you're considering a generator.
Whole-home vs. portable generators
Whole-home standby generators — run on natural gas or propane, kick on automatically during an outage, and can power your entire home including your AC — the biggest comfort factor during a Florida summer outage.
Portable generators — cost less upfront but require manual setup during an outage and typically only power select circuits (refrigerator, some lights, maybe a window unit) rather than your whole home.
For most homeowners who've been through a multi-day outage after a storm, a whole-home system is worth the investment — especially in Florida, where losing AC for days during hurricane season is more than just an inconvenience.
3 things to check before hurricane season
If you already have a generator, has it been serviced this year? Generators that sit unused for months can fail exactly when you need them — an annual check catches this before storm season, not during it.
Is your generator sized correctly for what you actually need powered? A generator that can't handle your AC during a Florida summer outage isn't much comfort.
Do you have a transfer switch installed? This is what allows a standby generator to safely and automatically take over from grid power — it's not optional for a whole-home setup.
Financing available
A whole-home generator is a significant investment, and we offer financing options to make it manageable — ask when you request your estimate.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does generator installation take?
Most whole-home generator installations take 1-2 days, including the electrical transfer switch work.
Can my current AC system run on a generator during an outage?
In most cases, yes, if the generator is sized correctly for your home's full electrical load — we'll confirm this during your assessment.
Do you service generators, or only install them?
We do both — if you already have a generator and just need it serviced ahead of storm season, we can help with that too.
Don't wait until storm season is here. Request a free generator estimate and get your home ready before the forecast makes it urgent.
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