You probably won’t realize you need a whole home generator until you need one. Sometimes we take electricity for granted, but when it goes out for extended periods of time, we’re left in the dark about what to do. Instead of eating everything in the refrigerator and freezer, think about getting a whole home generator.

Whole home generators are beneficial in more ways than one. If someone in your home relies on medical equipment that needs constant power like a dialysis machine or a ventilator, then having backup power can mean the difference between life and death. In cold northern climates, it’s just not possible to live without heating in the winter. Summer can be so hot that you don’t want to think about moving unless your air conditioning is working. If your plumbing runs off your electric, a whole home generator will make you much more comfortable during a power outage.

Whole house generators are a little expensive up front, but you can’t buy the convenience they offer during a long blackout. In the event your house goes off the grid, they will kick in automatically, allowing you to live normally until the electric company restores power. About 3.5 million Americans go without power in any given week, so whole home generators are worth considering.

Take a look at Black Diamond Plumbing & Mechanical’s infographic below to see how whole home generators can help you cope in a crisis. Black Diamond Plumbing & Mechanical has the expertise and experience to install whole home generators to prevent inconvenience and dangerous living conditions during Chicago’s next power outage.