Early fall brings cooler temperatures and calmer weather between summer storms and winter ice. That makes it the ideal window to install a home standby generator in southern Illinois and western Kentucky. Ground conditions are better for site work and you have time to test the system before the first freeze. If you think a standby generator might be right for you, this is the season to get ready.
Why early fall is the sweet spot
- Milder weather means smoother installs. Crews can pour pads, run conduit, and place equipment without heat advisories or freezing conditions.
- You beat winter outages. Your generator is in place, tested, and ready for the first ice or wind event.
- Coordination is simpler. Fuel providers and inspectors are often easier to schedule than during peak storm seasons.
- Landscaping recovers faster. Lawns and beds bounce back more easily in fall than in mid-winter.
What we install
Reed Electric sells, installs, and services automatic standby generators. We are an authorized Generac sales, service, and warranty dealer. If you want a permanent, hands-off solution that powers selected circuits or your whole home, a Generac standby system is built for that job.
How a Generac standby system works
- Ready mode. The generator sits outside on a small pad, connects to natural gas or propane, and monitors utility power. It runs a short self-test on a regular schedule.
- Outage detected. The automatic transfer switch senses a loss of utility power within seconds. You do not have to go outside or plug in cords.
- Power restored. The generator starts on its own and the transfer switch moves only the circuits you selected during design, such as the sump pump, refrigerator, furnace blower, Wi-Fi, and key lighting.
- Return to normal. When utility power is stable, the system switches you back, cools down, and turns off automatically.
What to power on your generator
Every home is different. During your assessment we will help you choose the right coverage.
- Sump pump or sewage ejector
- Refrigerator and standalone freezer
- Furnace blower or air handler and the thermostat
- Wi-Fi modem, router, and a home-office outlet
- Select lighting circuits for main areas, halls, and stairs
- Garage door opener and a few convenience outlets
- Well pump if applicable
- Essential medical equipment
Why this matters in southern Illinois and western Kentucky
Our region sees spring storms, summer heat, fall winds, and winter ice. That mix produces frequent outages, flooded basements when pumps stop, and food loss when refrigerators warm up. A properly sized Generac standby generator keeps critical systems running so your household can stay safe and comfortable.
Simple owner checklist for fall
- Decide which circuits matter most to your family.
- Confirm your fuel source: natural gas or propane.
- Choose a clear location that meets clearance and service guidelines.
- Plan for annual service so the generator stays ready year after year.
Ready to protect your home before winter?
We install Generac standby generators across southern Illinois and western Kentucky, including the Metropolis and Paducah area.
Call Reed Electric, Metropolis, IL at 618 524 7545 or our Paducah area line at 270 441 2094