Ice Storm Season is Here

Each winter ice storms knock out power to millions across the Unites States. Buffalo, New York recently endured an outage that lasted up to 7 days for many residents. Many were unprepared and suffered the discomfort of losing power and all the problems that come with it. Spoiled food, the cost of staying in a hotel, burst pipes, and more.

This has created a large demand for portable generators. Rob Latham; President of Peak Power Tools, located at http://www.peakpowertools.com, suggests that every home should consider a portable generator to provide backup power for their home. Prices for portable electric generators have dropped in recent years and their are very affordable models. A homeowner can buy a 3000 watt generator for under $300. These can be used to power your refrigerator, your natural gas furnace, lights, freezer, and more. A 7000 watt portable generator with electric start can be purchased for under $600. This can be used with a transfer switch to provide power to power just about your entire house.

The most important consideration is to prepare ahead of time. If you wait until the power goes out, it is usually too late to get a portable generator. Most local stores will sell out quickly. The best alternative is to prepare early. You can call Peak Power Tools to ask questions and be prepared.