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Old 06-27-2024, 06:28 AM
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Default Generators weekly testing noise

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Originally Posted by asianthree View Post

Up north we have whole house Generac. It cycles every Friday, and requires once a year maintenance.
By far, the BIGGER problem with whole house gas generators is the weekly self test noise. Imagine if every house in your neighborhood had a generator that cycled on and off weekly on a random time and date!

You are much better off looking for a battery backup system that can manage specific lighting and refrigerator.... Although some threads here might be old, they tell the same story....It's a very rare occurrence to lose power for an extended period......