Home Generator

When your home experiences a power outage, a home generator is critical in restoring power fast and quickly and ensuring comfort and safety. The process of a generator turning on during a power loss occurs in several key steps:

1. Power loss detection: When the utility power supply is interrupted, an automatic transfer switch (ATS) installed with your generator detects the power loss within seconds. The ATS monitors the electrical supply and identifies when the utility power is no longer available.
2. Generator activation: Once the ATS detects a power loss, it sends a signal to the generator to start up. An alternative fuel source, such as natural gas, propane, or diesel, usually powers the generator.
3. Transfer switch engagement: As the generator starts and reaches its operating speed, the ATS shifts the electrical load from the utility power source to the generator. This process ensures that your home’s electrical circuits receive power from the generator.
4. Power restoration: With the generator supplying power, your home’s essential appliances and devices will resume functioning, providing you with the necessary comfort and safety during the outage. The entire process typically takes seconds, from detecting the power loss to restoring power through the generator.
5. Power reconnection and generator shutdown: Once the utility power is restored, the ATS detects the return of the electrical supply and transfers the load back to the utility source. The generator then receives a signal to shut down and returns to standby mode, ready for the next power outage.

Installing a home generator ensures a seamless transition between utility and generator power, keeping your home running smoothly and safely during unexpected power outages.