If you live in an area where power outages are, unfortunately, quite common, you know just what an annoyance they can be. Sometimes, homeowners have portable generators they can plug a few appliances into so that they can stay at home. But for some longer outages, families have to leave their homes.

An automatic standby generator can power your whole house automatically! We recommend this to anyone who’s ever had to put up with a days-long outage, or for those who worry they one day will.

Portable generators can be useful during a power outage, but not for long. Fuel capacity is limited and depends on how much you can store at your home. The number of lights and appliances a generator can power is very limited, especially for larger homes and households.

Automatic standby generators use a transfer switch to detect a loss of current flow and automatically restore power to your entire home. You won’t have to do a thing!

Yes, a generator can cost a lot of money upfront. But the good news is that you’ll have it in your home for many, many years. It pays for itself if you save on losing refrigerated items, spending money on fuel and battery-powered appliances, or even hotel costs from moving out of the home for a day or even weeks.

Your home is a lot safer when you have a whole-house generator to protect it from flooding, burst pipes, and other issues. Keep the heat on to protect your pipes, continue operating your sump pump, and know that your home is safe.

In many cases, being without power for too long can actually lead to major safety hazards. Going without lights can be dangerous, particularly if you have kids or elderly family members. And many people with health issues can’t get by for long without heating or air conditioning—or without lifesaving medical equipment.

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Gas prices are on the rise as is typical for the summer weather. That means your commute just got a little more expensive. It isn’t likely you will get a pay raise to compensate for the extra money you will be putting in your gas tank. You need to do something different. Electric cars are an option and are becoming increasingly more affordable. However, to maximize the investment in an electric car, you will want to consult a Los Angles electrician like those at The Electric Connection.

The standard Level I charger that is typically included in the price of an electric car or added into the total price for an extra fee. Unfortunately, if you plan on driving your electric car more than 30 miles before recharging it, your electric car will not be quite as economical as you thought. Level I chargers will take about 24 hours to fully your charge the car. Unless you will be leaving your car in the garage for a full day, possibly more, it will not get the chance to charge.

There is an option with the help of an electrician. Los Angeles electric car owners can get the most out of their electric cars by buying a Level II charging station. Level II stations can charge an electric car in as little as six hours depending on the model. The faster charging stations require a 240-volt outlet. This is why you need an electrician. The outlet is not a standard fixture in a garage or carport and will need to be specially installed by a certified electrician. Before the outlet can be installed, the electrician will need to inspect the existing electric panel to ensure there is enough power to run the charger. Do what you need to start saving money on your commute by giving The Electric Connection a call today and scheduling your appointment.

We all know that lowering the thermostat a degree or two in the winter will also lower our energy bills, and that turning off the lights when you leave a room conserves energy. There's a lot more you can do to protect your wallet from high utility bills. The U.S. Department of Energy shares eight ways to help you get more bang for your energy buck.