Generators are a great way to ensure your essential appliances and electrical devices work during an outage. Here’s an outline of how generators work to power your home:

1. You’ve lost power.
2. Your generator detects a loss of utility-based power.
3. The ATS, or automatic transfer switch, is triggered to convert your home to generator power.
4. Your generator begins running, using fuel.
5. Electricity is restored to your home.

As you can imagine, the installation of a generator is an intricate process that involves connecting utility lines and electric lines. Without the proper connections, your generator cannot detect a problem and effectively power your Northwest Indiana home or business. Because of this, you need a professional generator installer!