As we gear up for another winter, the Old Farmer’s Almanac warns it is going to be a rough one. Unfortunately, it isn’t supposed to be a wet one. However, bitter cold can make it difficult for the power grid to keep up with the demands of furnaces running everywhere. While the area typically has mild temperatures, there are times when a cold snap can result in widespread power outages. Many folks don’t have woodstoves to rely on and will be forced to ride out the power outage without their heaters. You can keep your family warm despite a power outage with the help of an electrician in Burbank. The team at The Electric Connection is ready to install a standby generator for your home that will ensure you have electricity on the coldest days.

A standby generator is a worthy investment. It can save you a lot of frustration and ultimately money lost by spoiled food and damaged electronics. A standby generator is essentially the same as a portable generator with the major difference being portability. The standby generator is wired directly into your house and is more of a fixture than something you bring out from time to time. Because of its more permanent setup, it is easier for the homeowner to use it when needed.

An electrician will go about hooking the generator up to your Burbank electrical panel. Depending on the size of the generator, you can opt to run the entire panel or a few select breakers. This is something you will want to consider carefully. The bigger the generator, meaning the more kilowatts put out, the higher the price. You will need a high-powered generator to run your furnace. Talk with your electrician or a generator dealer to learn more about the various sizes and what would work best for your needs. Give The Electric Connection a call today when you are ready to have your generator installed.

By Clarissa Allison | March 18th, 2016

Using the right mixture of outdoor lighting in your front yard will enhance your home’s safety, security and beauty!

While it may seem like we can simply duplicate our backyard lighting scheme in the front of our homes, there are actually differing objectives to lighting your front yard. Lights in your front yard add security by deterring unwanted visitors while also adding ambient lighting to our landscape, and highlighting the architecture of our homes.