Category: General Tips

How Do Power Outages Happen

Title: How Do Power Outages Happen Meta Description: Power outages are typically caused by one of three problems: power line faults, transformer problems, and substation failures. Generator Supercenter of pittsburgh is here to help with backup generators for your home. Power outages can lead to disruptions and annoyances in homes and businesses across the country. […]

001-What Size Generator Do I Need?

Title: What Size Generator Do I Need? Meta Description: It is not a one-size-fits-all method, choosing the right generator. Learn more, and let Generator Supercenter of pittsburgh help you gain some “power” over the problem. Call us today at 412-947-4472 or visit our showroom at 1519 West Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15226. The importance of […]

Generac G-Force® Engine: What Makes It Great

If you are looking for a standby generator, you have many options. There are multiple manufacturers out there all promising that they offer the best products on the market.  But do they? Arguably not. In this post, we outline why the Generac G-Force® Engine is the best option for your home. Read on to learn […]

Tips For Breaking In Your Generator

Like many mechanical devices, generators require a “breaking in” period – sometimes called mechanical run-in. Breaking in typically occurs within a few hours of use. In an engine, it involves adjusting the contact between the piston rings and the engine’s cylinder wall. After manufacturing, the cylinder wall is not perfectly smooth – there is still […]

Why You Should Invest in a Whole House Generator

Many homeowners invest in generators to keep the lights on when there is a power cut. It can be an invaluable asset in the event of a storm, social disruption, or natural disasters.  Unfortunately, homeowners will sometimes go bargain hunting for the cheapest generators they can find instead of investing for the long-term. Yes, there […]

Generator Maintenance Tips: How to Keep Your Generator Running in Winter

If you have a generator, then you will know how imperative it is to keeping your home running smoothly, should there ever be a power outage. The problem is that if you do not maintain your generator, then you may find that it fails you in the moment you truly need it. That being said, […]

Finding A Generator Maintenance Program For You

Like any other engine, a generator requires regular maintenance if you want it to continue running smoothly. If you never took your car for a service, for instance, you can hardly expect it to keep transporting you day after day. Well, precisely the same rule applies to your generator. A well-oiled and loved machine is […]

Is A Standby Generator An Investment?

Our society is exceptionally reliant on electricity. Everything from the batteries in our phone to some cars requires electricity to get them up and running. This means that when the power goes out, we can feel very lost and confused. Unfortunately, storms happen all the time and can at any point knock the power out, […]

Five Tips to Reduce Whole Home Generator Noise

Many homeowners in the market for backup generators worry about how much noise their units might make. After all, they require an engine to drive the alternator that generates electricity. And that sounds like it should be loud.  But how loud are generators, exactly? And do they comply with neighborhood noise levels?  The Generac generators […]

5 Reasons To Buy A Generac Backup Generator

Is there anything more inconvenient and troublesome than a power outage? Your television viewing will be cut short, the food in your freezer will start to thaw, and you will have no access to the internet! It is possible to fill your time when a power outage occurs, but let’s be honest, you don’t want […]