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Midwest Generator Solutions specializes in the installation, maintenance and repair of home and commercial standby generators and emergency backup generators in Indiana.
Navigating Generator Sizing: Finding the Perfect Fit for Your Midwest Property
Living in the Midwest brings with it its fair share of weather-related challenges, from blizzards to thunderstorms and everything in between. While we can’t control the weather, we can certainly prepare for it. One essential aspect of preparedness is ensuring you have a reliable backup power solution in place. Below, our generator size guide will…
How To Prepare Your Generator for Storm Season in Central Indiana
Central Indiana is no stranger to severe weather conditions, especially during storm season, which makes Indiana power outage preparedness of the utmost importance. With heavy rains, strong winds, and the potential for lasting power outages, it’s crucial to ensure that your generator is well-prepared to keep your home running smoothly during emergencies. These essential tips…
The Ultimate Guide to Generac Home Backup Generators
Empowering Your Home Today, we’re going to dive into the world of home backup power solutions, and trust us, it’s more exciting than it sounds. Imagine never having to fumble around in the dark during a power outage again. Sounds comforting, right? That’s exactly what a Generac home backup generator offers: comfort, security, and the…
Empowering Your Power: The Benefits of Remote Monitoring and Control for Generators
In the ever-evolving landscape of power backup systems, technology continues to play a pivotal role in enhancing efficiency, reliability, and convenience. One significant advancement that has transformed the way we manage generators is the advent of remote monitoring and control systems. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the myriad benefits of these technologies and…
The 3 Best Inverter Generators
Most people probably have never had to know what it is to live without electricity. But the number of people that have gone through some natural disaster keeps increasing every year. According to the Washington Post, “the Sooner State’s tornado count climbed to 146, including the swarm of 105 during May. This number eclipses the previous record of…
Briggs & Stratton Generator Installation Cost
Power outages are becoming more common, with an increase in natural disasters every year. Being without power can be especially dangerous during months of extreme heat or cold. Investing in a generator now ensures your family’s safety and comfort in the future if and when a power outage occurs. Briggs & Stratton Generators Briggs and…
Do Generators Need Maintenance?
t’s your worst nightmare. A storm is on the horizon, and you’ve gone to power up your generator, only to find that it won’t start. Unfortunately, the time before a storm or blackout is the least convenient time to troubleshoot problems with your generator. It’s incredibly inconvenient when you realize you could’ve easily prevented these problems…
Are Portable Generators Dangerous?
Portable generators are helpful tools for temporary power outages or those living in rural areas without access to the power grid. Power from portable generators do more than keep you comfortable during a power outage. Many people rely on portable generators to keep their home medical equipment functioning, making them a life-saving tool in emergencies. …
How to Connect a Generator to Your House
If you’ve ever experienced a power outage in your home, you know that it’s not only inconvenient, but it can be dangerous. However, if the weather is extremely hot or cold, or you depend on electricity for a medical device, no power is terrible news. Thankfully, a simple solution to power outages is installing a…
Things to Know Before Buying a Generator
Living in today’s world is not for the faint of heart. There’s always the potential for turbulent thunderstorms, lightning, and possibly a heart-wrenching tornado. While these events may not occur every day, we should always be well aware of the possibility of life-disrupting power outages that usually come in the wake of these events. Planning…
Why Won’t My Generator Start?
If you’re new to using generators, a generator that won’t start is certainly a cause for concern. Especially if you notice a storm brewing in the distance and the nearest generator repairman is at least an hour away. Before you start panicking, there are a few things you can try to get your generator to…
How Long Can You Run Your Generator?
While most power outages are brief, a blackout may last several hours or even days in rare cases. If you rely on a whole-house generator to provide backup power in an emergency, you’re going to want to run your generator for as long as you possibly can. How long can a generator continuously run? Is…
