Feb 13, 2019   SOURCE: PR NewsWire

Combat Winter Weather, Possible Outages With Standby Generator

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y., Feb. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- In the aftermath of last month's polar vortex, T.Webber Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric, a BBB A+ accredited business and recipient of more than 1,000 5-star consumer reviews, is urging Hudson Valley homeowners to consider the benefits of a generator as another cold front settles in.

January's polar vortex caused temperatures to drop into single digits and below for many across the United States and hit the Hudson Valley area with 50 mph winds and severe ice accumulation, in addition to several inches of snow.

"We were hit pretty hard last month with high winds, ice, snow and extremely cold temperatures," said Tommy Webber, owner of T.Webber Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric. "The winds and ice accumulation caused power outages across the area, which left a lot of families in dire straits. When temperatures get that low, a home can't afford to go too long without heat."

While generators are standard at facilities like hospitals, many homeowners haven't utilized the equipment. A permanent, stationary generator not only provides power to the entire house, but it can also reduce homeowner insurance rates while raising the value of the home.

"Some standby generators cover the entire house -- from keeping your food cold in the refrigerator to letting you watch TV or browse the internet -- which means your life continues to run normally," Webber said. "While staying warm and comfortable is one of the biggest benefits, homeowners should also consider the effects an outage can have on their water supply, especially if they have a private well. In that instance, if there's no power, there's no water. You don't realize how much you appreciate a flushing toilet until you don't have one anymore."

A standby generator should only be installed by a licensed electrician, and those considering a portable generator should be aware of potential hazards:

    --  Never use a generator inside due to dangerous carbon monoxide fumes.
    --  Don't re-fuel your generator if it's hot or still running.
    --  Be aware of your generator's capacity, including its wattage and how
        many appliances or devices it can handle, as you don't want to overload
        the equipment.

"A generator is all about peace of mind," Webber said. "When an emergency, outage or polar vortex happens, you want to know your family and home will be protected. A generator -- if used correctly -- can provide that extra level of security."

To learn more about generators and T.Webber Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric's full line of services, please call 845-288-2777 or visit www.twebber.com.

About T.Webber Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric
T.Webber Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric is a family owned and operated home services company serving the Hudson Valley area, including Dutchess, Putnam, Westchester, Orange, Ulster and Rockland counties. A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau, T.Webber has been the company of choice for residential service, repair and installation for nearly 30 years. Tom Webber founded the company in 1989 with the vision to exceed customer expectations and provide exceptional service with integrity, competence and objectivity with every service call. The company slogan, "We keep your home running right," is the T.Webber commitment to deliver exceptional turnkey home solutions to Hudson Valley homeowners. T.Webber provides timely, same-day service for plumbing, heating, air conditioning, electrical, well system, water quality, bathroom remodeling, and sewer and septic repairs. For more information, call 1-845-288-2777 or visit http://twebber.com/.

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