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Reliable Home Backup Generator Services in Columbus & Seymour

Storms and power outages can happen when you least expect it, and you don’t want to be left without power. Installing a standby or whole-home generator is the best way to ensure that your home stays powered during an emergency.

Reliable Comfort offers professional generator installation in Columbus and Seymour, IN. Our technicians can set up your new generator, walk you through what to expect in the case of a power outage, and handle any repairs or maintenance you need down the line.

To get started, contact us online for a free estimate on standby generator installation in the Columbus and Seymore areas.

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What is a Standby Generator?

When it comes to backup power for your home, you have options. The cheapest and easiest to install is a portable generator, but these units aren’t the most reliable and don’t provide the power a home typically needs, especially if the outage lasts more than a few hours.

On the other hand, a standby generator is hardwired by an electrician and connected to a transfer switch that’s connected to your home’s electrical panel. These generators are effective at providing the power you need to keep essential appliances running during an emergency.

A whole-home generator is a type of large standby generator with enough wattage (10-20k watts) to power a whole home.

Benefits of Installing a Standby Generator

When you’re a homeowner, it’s always best to prepare for the unexpected. Indiana sees extreme weather all year long, from heavy summer storms to harsh winter weather. Installing a backup generator will bring you peace of mind in the event that your power goes out.

Invest in a standby generator to:

  • Keep your home heated or cool: your HVAC system can’t run without power. A backup generator will ensure you’re not stuck without heat or air conditioning.
  • Prevent home damage: A cutoff in your home’s power supply can lead to issues like sump pump failure, frozen pipes, and more.
  • Keep perishable food cold: During a power outage, you have a limited amount of time before the food in your fridge is at risk of spoiling. Keep all your kitchen appliances powered to prevent food waste.
  • Avoid the refueling necessary for portable generators: Standby generators have a natural gas hookup, compared to refueling with gas in portable generators.

Our Home Generator Services

Expert installation is key when you’re adding a standby generator to your home – you want to rest easy knowing it’ll kick on in the event of an outage. Reliable Comfort’s team of technicians has the training needed to hook up your new generator, test it to make sure it works, and walk you through the operation so you know what to expect.

Standby Generators We Install and Service

Not all generators are the same, and our team can help you choose the right capacity for your needs:

  • Essential appliance generator: These units usually offer 5000-7000 watts and power a few appliances in your home, like your fridge, freezer, and HVAC units.
  • Whole-house generator: These units are much larger and more powerful. Typically, a whole-home generator offers 10,000-20,000 watts that can power most homes.

Generator Maintenance & Repair

Hopefully, your generator isn’t something you need often. But that means it’s easy to neglect maintenance, running into issues when it needs to kick on and provide power during an emergency.

Reliable Comfort offers all of the generator repairs and maintenance services you need to make sure your generator works when you need it most. 

Choose Reliable Comfort for Home Generator Services

With over 20 years of experience and a commitment to quality service, we’re the trusted choice for standby generator installation, repair, and maintenance in Southern Indiana. Choose us for reliable service and exceptional customer care. Be sure to check out our specials and financing options to find out how we can make it more affordable to add a generator to your home.

Call today to schedule generator services with Reliable Comfort difference in the Seymour area.

Frequently Asked Questions

Technically yes, but it shouldn’t. Not only is it less safe to run a generator without a transfer switch, but it also severely limits how much power it can provide.

No, a standby generator should always be hardwired by an electrician. DIY generator installation is a serious safety risk. Professional installation is also the only way to make sure your generator is installed correctly and will work when you need it.

It depends. Most standby generators typically last about 20-30 years, but it depends on the type of unit and how often you use it. Staying on top of maintenance is also key to making sure your unit lasts.

Discover the Difference

Family Operated

Our family’s dedication to world- class customer service has helped us expand from a one-truck operation to a close-knit team of HVAC and plumbing experts.

Satisfaction Guaranteed

We back all our services with a 100% satisfaction guarantee for your peace of mind.

A+ BBB Rating

Our excellent track record of quality service and happy customers has earned us a consistent A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.

All Brands Serviced

You never have to worry whether Reliable Comfort can provide service because we work with all HVAC and plumbing equipment brands.

Online Specials

To make repair, maintenance, and installation more accessible, we offer a variety of online specials for discounts on whatever services you may need.

Emergency Services

HVAC and plumbing emergencies can be nerve-racking. Reliable Comfort offers emergency services to fix sudden problems fast.

Family Operated

Our family’s dedication to world- class customer service has helped us expand from a one-truck operation to a close-knit team of HVAC and plumbing experts.

Satisfaction Guaranteed

We back all our services with a 100% satisfaction guarantee for your peace of mind.

A+ BBB Rating

Our excellent track record of quality service and happy customers has earned us a consistent A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.

All Brands Serviced

You never have to worry whether Reliable Comfort can provide service because we work with all HVAC and plumbing equipment brands.

Online Specials

To make repair, maintenance, and installation more accessible, we offer a variety of online specials for discounts on whatever services you may need.

Emergency Services

HVAC and plumbing emergencies can be nerve-racking. Reliable Comfort offers emergency services to fix sudden problems fast.

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