Where to Place Your Standby Generator

Let Dixon Energy install your generator — safely and promptly.

When people think of power outages, they often talk about “lights going out,” but the issues can be so much more extensive. Take a look around your home and think of all the electricity-dependent products you rely on every day. What would happen to your quality of life if the grid power suddenly became unavailable?

Your heating and cooling systems would go out, which can be a severe concern if we’re dealing with extreme temperatures in northern New Jersey. Without a functioning refrigerator, your food can go bad. Your lines of communication will be impaired. Plus, if you’re away from home, your security system may be offline.

Do you depend on an electric wheelchair, stair-lift or at-home medical devices? This further increases the risk to your safety and well-being in the event of a power outage.

Happily, Dixon Energy has a solution to protect your home and family during grid power interruptions — a propane-powered standby generator.

Benefits of a Propane Standby Generator

What is the biggest advantage of a propane generator? It’s super-dependable. The system has a sensor that determines when your home has lost grid power and automatically switches you over to generator power. Since standby generators connect directly to your home’s propane supply, you don’t need to worry about refilling with gasoline or diesel — especially during long blackouts when gas stations might be out of commission.

Plus, propane is cleaner than gasoline. You’ll get way fewer carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxide and sulfur oxide emissions, which means there will be better air quality around the generator.

And there’s flexibility, too! Whether you want to power your entire home or just a few key appliances, there’s a propane generator to fit your needs.

Safely Placing Your Propane-Powered Standby Generator System

There are several variables to weigh when choosing the right location for your standby generator. Your top concern should always be safety. Here are some things to consider:

1. The National Fire Protection Association recommends keeping gas-powered generators at least five feet away from any doors or windows of your home.
2. You’ll also need to leave about 18 inches of space behind the generator for the electric and gas inlets and three feet of clearance on the other sides to ensure proper airflow and safe release of combustion byproducts.
3. Ensure there’s at least 60 inches of space from anything flammable, like wood or vinyl siding.
4. Choose a location that is close to both your home and the propane tank — keeping the gas piping short means lower installation costs and less risk of damage.
5. Adhere to all local building codes.

Trust the Dixon Energy Team for Your Generator Installation.

As you can see, there are many factors to consider when adding a standby generator to your home. It’s essential to have an experienced partner who’s fully licensed to handle gas installations. In Randolph, Roxbury, Morris Plains and nearby New Jersey communities, Dixon Energy is the go-to provider of generator services and reliable home propane delivery. Our team is happy to take you through your generator options. Then, we can identify the best placement for your backup power system and install it promptly.

Get the home energy security you and your family deserve. Contact Dixon Energy for a FREE quote on a standby generator.