5 Safety Tips for Propane Backup Generators
Propane is safe, clean, efficient, and provides power to many of North Carolina and South Carolina’s Sandhills region homeowners’ appliances, including whole-house backup generators. With summer weather finally setting in, it’s important to protect your home against summer storms that might leave you without power. A backup generator installation is the ideal solution to ensure your home keeps running smoothly no matter what. Your safety is Gibson Oil’s top priority, and in honor of Propane Safety Month, we have a few tips to ensure your generator is being used properly:
Top 5 Safety Tips for Propane Generators
1. Read and Follow Your Generator’s Owner Manual
Every generator manufacturer and unit model have specific guidelines in place for both operation and maintenance. Take some time to learn the details of your generator to avoid overloading your unit in the event of an outage, prevent other accidents, and improve the life of your equipment.
2. Keep the Area Around Your Generator Clear
Whole-house backup generators have intake and exhaust areas which can impact performance and safety if not provided the proper ventilation. The best way to avoid these potential risks is to keep the area around the generator clear of debris, overgrown plants, leaves, and clutter.
3. Test Your Generator Monthly
You never want to be hit by a storm and not have your backup generator working properly. Monthly testing is the perfect way to discover potential issues before an actual emergency and schedule an appointment with a certified technician if necessary.
4. Inspect Your Generator After a Storm
If a particularly aggressive storm comes through, you’ll want to inspect your generator for propane leaks or other damage to the unit once it’s safe to do so. Call a technician for an appointment to change your fuel systems, electrical components, and the unit itself.
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5. Schedule Regular Maintenance
Like with every piece of large equipment, it’s important to have your generator serviced by a professional. Propane equipment maintenance will not only help prepare you for the first storm of the season, but it will address any small problems before they become costly and ensure your equipment is working at peak performance.
Contact Gibson Oil for Your Generator Needs
Whether you’re considering a propane generator installation or you’re in need of a propane refill for your existing propane generator in NC and SC, Gibson Oil has you covered. We’re ready to assist you. Contact our team today!