Join hosts Aaron and Jonathan as they interview Burt Koenig. Burt is a forty-year veteran of the generator sales and consulting business. The show focuses on installed dedicated standby generator systems for your home.

~ This episode we ask:

* Why do you need a generator? * What are the different kinds of generators? * What are the different fuel types? * Advantages vs Disadvantages of the different fuel types. * What do the different fuels cost for the average homeowner? * Is a standby generator a realistic DIY project? * What is the installation process? * Are all generators safe to use to supply power to my computer, TV, and other sensitive electronics? * How long will I be without power while a generator switches on? * I have a portable generator; is it worth buying a transfer switch for it, or should I consider a fixed whole-house system? * To save money, can I pick and choose what in my house is "backed-up" and what is not? * What kind of maintenance do different generators require? * How long can a generator be operated and how long do they last? * When the generator is running, will it be loud? Will my neighbors complain? * When looking at a home or office, what factors should I take into account when determining what generator size and system is right for them? * I have an older home; is there anything special I need to consider when installing a generator? * Are generators vulnerable to theft like AC units are? * I have seen solar generators on TV? Are they worth looking at?

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