Standby Backup Generators for Houston, TX

Don't let the next power outage bring you and your home down. Request a Free In-Home Evaluation & Estimate from a Licensed, Abacus Electrician.

A standby backup generator installed by one of our licensed electricians provides you with a reliable, worry-free backup power solution to keep you and your family safe.

Texas weather is unpredictable and power outages do happen. Most of the time, a power outage will last a few hours, but those few hours can be precious time lost and end up costing you even more money.

Your Home without Power:

No heating or cooling
Spoiled food
No chargers for your essential devices
Popluar LED Lighting In Important Rooms Dark
Lost time and / or revenue for your home business
No radio or TV to receive important weather updates

How does a Standby Backup Generator work?

Eaton Backup Generators run on either Propane or Natural Gas and are energy efficient and completely automated. Within seconds of a power failure, the generator will switch on providing your home with basic electrical power (see chart below) and switches off automatically once utilities have been restored. A complete electrical inspection of your home is recommended as part of your choice of backup generator.

There is no manual operation required and you won't have to run outside to pull-start the generator. You can even monitor the status of your generator from anywhere using your smart phone or tablet.

In addition, Eaton's Generators automatically “EXERCISE” itself every week, starting and stopping to ensure it’s ready for the next power outage. This is done without any interruption to the home's power.

Choosing the right Generator for your Home:

	Standard Backup Power (ideal for small homes or essential/critical circuits)	Advanced Backup Power (ideal for large homes above 2,000 sq.ft.)
* Consult your certified Abacus Electrical Installer for actual load calculations and proper local codes. ** Consult with Abacus about how our AMP Electrical Agreement can extend the warranty of your backup generator.
Most Common Generator Power Output Sizes (kw = kilowatts)	8, 11, and 16kw	16, 20, and 22kw
Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) Type	Standard or Generator-ready Loadcenter*	GREEN Type*
Fuel Type	Natural Gas or Liquid Propane	Natural Gas or Liquid Propane
Voltage	120 / 240V	120 / 240V
Enclosure	Corrosion-resistant or Corrosion-proof	Corrosion-proof
Approx. Dimensions (L x W x H)	48in x 25in x 29in	48in x 25in x 29in
Mounting Pad	Included	Included
Limited Warranty	5 Years**	5 Years**

Peace of Mind With Whole House Surge Protection

Maintain all of your home's electronic appliances and the integrity of your electrical system with a whole house surge protection system from Abacus. It is required if a homeowner wishes to protect electrical home appliances, from power surges that could damage their electronic components.