APS Generator Blog

What size generator do we need? I want to power my whole house but I don't want to spend a fortune! What options are there for whole and partial house automatic back-up generators? This article will address those questions and get you started towards better understanding the issues surrounding standby generator sizing. Our approach is based upon the National Electric Code and local municipalities may vary - ask an expert to help size your generator system!Sizing a generator can be a daunting and...

Assurance Power Systems offers Mobile Link™ Remote Generator Monitoring to ensure your nights remain bright…and warm Everyone living is South Florida is well versed on the importance of having a residential or commercial backup generator during hurricane season. Those resistant to the notion might not be taking a sober look at the increased frequency of outages in the other months of the year, especially around the holidays as there continues to be more and more strain put on our power grids. T...

Assurance Power Systems breaks down the reasons you need backup   As of this writing, it is mid-November, and Hurricane Iota has strengthened to a Category 5 storm as it nears landfall in Central America. Folks there are still recovering from Hurricane Eta just 2 weeks ago, as are the over 350,000 South Florida residents who lost power from that haphazard storm. Granted, most Florida folks are accustomed to the occasional short, hour-long outages. But if they have spent more than one or two...

Emergency generators are essential to have when the power goes out during a storm or power outage here in South Florida. Both portable and residential stand alone emergency standby generators are now more affordable than ever, and some South Floridians take the less expensive option and place portable generators in their garage as a quick fix option. While using a inexpensive generator can be a real lifesaver for you, your family and neighbors, you should be aware that there are three key things...

   We all take the little things for granted like the use of power running the refrigerator, microwave, TV, and other appliances or electronics in our homes. Why? Because power is usually on without even the slightest problem most of the time. But what about those times when there are power outages? In South Florida with an aging power grid and the constant threat of hurricanes and severe weather power outages are more "when" than "if". That is when we realize that electrical power is ...