When it comes to protecting your home and family, choosing a generator is an important decision. Yet even the most discerning buyers can make costly mistakes that undermine the performance and durability of their investment.

To help you make the right choice right from the start, here are the 5 most common mistakes to avoid. Trust us, with our experience, these pitfalls hold no secrets for us!

1. Not Assessing Your Real Needs

First and last mistake: the model. Yes, it's possible to buy a generator that's either too powerful or not powerful enough. What's wrong with that?

Too Powerful : You needlessly consume more fuel, which increases your long-term costs. Furthermore, an under-utilized engine can wear out more quickly.

Not Powerful Enough : You risk not being able to power all essential appliances in the event of an electrical failure, compromising your comfort and safety.

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2. Ignore maintenance costs

One of the classic pitfalls is to consider only the purchase price, without thinking about long-term maintenance costs.

When considering a generator, it's easy to focus solely on the initial purchase price. However, neglecting maintenance costs can quickly turn this investment into a hassle.

Why is this important?

Generator maintenance goes far beyond simple check-ups:

• Consumables: Change oil, filters and spark plugs to avoid breakdowns (like a car).
• Battery: A neglected battery can lose efficiency and prevent the generator from starting.
• Critical parts: Regular engine inspections help prevent costly repairs.

Generac models are characterized by their G-Force motor, designed to be robust and require less maintenance than a standard motor. This means less time spent on repairs and greater reliability when you need it most.

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3. Neglecting the Professional Installation

When you're making a big purchase, it's natural to wonder where you can save money to reduce your bill. That's where we come in: don't try to save on installation when it comes time to choose a generator. Underestimating the importance of a professional for a safe installation is a mistake that, ultimately, can cost you a lot more.

Poor installation can compromise not only the unit's performance, but also the safety of you and your family:

1. Electrical safety
2. Compliance with standards (an electrician is required)
3. Optimized performance

4. Forget regular maintenance

Unlike maintenance costs, regular maintenance refers to scheduled check-ups to ensure that your generator is always ready for operation. Do you already know the date of your installation? So schedule periodic reminders in your diary, and you'll be set.

The consequences of negligence:

• Unexpected failure: Having a generator that doesn't start when you need it to is a missed goal.
• Premature use: Components that aren't inspected or adjusted properly get damaged faster.
• Increased costs: Replacing parts is much more expensive than maintaining them.

A smart solution? Generac models equipped with Mobile Link™ make this task much easier by sending you maintenance reminders directly to your phone.