Generators provide homeowners with a reliable way to maintain power for essential appliances, critical systems, or their entire home. The right generator size depends on what you need to keep running during a power outage. Generator size refers to electrical capacity, measured in watts, rather than physical dimensions. To determine the capacity you'll need, identify which appliances and systems you want to run simultaneously—such as your refrigerator, air conditioning unit, and television. Calculate the total wattage these items consume to establish the electrical capacity required for your home.

Generator pricing varies depending on electrical output (measured in watts) and available features. Our team will work with you to select a generator that meets your requirements while fitting within your budget. It's important to look beyond the initial investment and consider the peace of mind and reliability a generator provides—ensuring your family remains safe and prepared when emergencies arise.

Standby generators are permanently mounted outside your home on a concrete foundation. These units typically run on natural gas or liquid propane and automatically start within seconds when they detect a power loss, regardless of whether you're home. Once utility power returns, the generator shuts itself off automatically.

Standby generators require professional installation. A qualified technician will properly connect the transfer switch and ensure your warranty remains valid and protected.

Similar to automobile engines, generators require routine maintenance including oil changes and filter replacements. Our skilled service technicians provide 24-hour emergency response and comprehensive generator maintenance services. Reach out to us to discuss our preventive maintenance programs.

No. A standby generator with an automatic transfer switch functions without any manual intervention. It continuously monitors your utility power supply, and when it detects an outage at your home, the backup generator starts automatically.

Nothing is required once your generator has been properly installed. The only maintenance you'll need is an annual oil change performed by one of our certified technicians.

The generator conducts a self-diagnostic check and runs briefly on a weekly basis, though the exact schedule varies by manufacturer and model.

Standby generators operate on either natural gas or propane. The cost to run your generator depends on which home appliances, lighting, heating, or cooling systems you're powering, as well as current propane or natural gas prices.

A well-maintained backup generator will operate continuously as long as it has an uninterrupted supply of natural gas or propane. For example, a generator connected to a 500-gallon propane tank can run non-stop, 24 hours per day, for over a week.

The majority of home generators are relatively quiet, averaging around 66 decibels at a distance of three meters (or approximately ten feet). This level of noise is similar to an air conditioner running or a telephone ringing. If your generator is louder than this, it's time to contact BNK Services.

It's important to schedule regular maintenance for your generator, just as you would for your air conditioner or furnace. We suggest getting a service check-up every six months and changing the oil annually. Remember, a generator is an engine, and for best performance, it needs regular maintenance.

Yes! Our 15-point backup generator maintenance checklist checks all of the boxes to keep your generator running at peak performance.

Absolutely. We will even help you determine the best generator for your needs so you do not end up in an emergency where you need your generator but it is not big enough to handle your needs.

Yes, you can select specific electrical circuits to run essential appliances and items you and your family need during a power outage.

The lifespan of a generator depends on several factors, including its type, quality, usage, and how well it's maintained. With regular maintenance, such as oil changes, filter replacements, and general servicing, you can extend the life of your generator. The more diligently you maintain it, the longer it's likely to last. Remember, the actual lifespan can vary based on how often you use the generator and the conditions it operates in.

Definitely not! Using a generator as your main power source would be far costlier than getting electricity from the utility company, which spreads its production costs across many customers. Our automatic generators are designed to serve as a backup for utility power and are not intended for primary power use.

BNK Services is here for your repair/warranty service. Contact our team of professionals for the maintenance and repair of your home generator.

The transfer switch plays a crucial role in your home's backup system. Its main job is to make sure your home isn't powered by both the utility and the generator simultaneously. When the utility power goes out, the generator's control panel detects this loss and signals the transfer switch to disconnect from the utility and connect to the generator instead. Once this happens, your home starts receiving power from the generator.