HOW IT WORKS…

HOW IT WORKS
VIDEO
A Generac home backup generator senses a power outage, turns on automatically, and delivers backup power to your home. It will run until utility power returns – whether that’s two hours or two weeks.
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1. UTILITY POWER
IS LOST
Perhaps it’s a storm. Maybe it’s an equipment failure. In any case, the electricity you depend on is suddenly gone.
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2. YOUR GENERAC GENERATOR
SENSES A PROBLEM
Within seconds, your generator prepares to restore your home’s power.

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3. THE GENERATOR TURNS ON – AUTOMATICALLY –
WHETHER YOU’RE HOME OR AWAY
Within a few seconds, it is up to speed and generating electricity.
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4. YOUR ELECTRICITY
IS RESTORED
The automatic transfer switch sends generator power to your home. And it will continue until utility power returns.

