The Minnesota winters can be harsh. There are ice storms, snow storms that drop a lot of snow, and then there is the temperature. When the power goes out, there are individuals that are stuck in the dark and the temperatures plunge quickly in homes that have no source of heat.

For those that do have a source of heat, it is usually because there is a kerosene heater in place and those can be quite dangerous.

Here’s what you get from a home generator in the winter:

• You get safe heat. The heat is safe because it comes from your home’s heating source rather than a portable unit that can be dangerous. This also means heating consistency throughout the home so that you can use the entire home and not just one room.
• You can operate all of the essentials from your range and lights to medical equipment and device chargers. It is very important that you are able to use the things that need used for health reasons and safety reasons.
• You add security to your home. Unfortunately, power outages leave homes wide open for theft. Many individuals will leave their homes and go to hotels, leaving their homes vulnerable. Unless a security system operates off of battery power, there is really not much of a deterrent other than the watchful eyes of neighbors. There’s also the fact that not everyone has security systems installed on their homes.
• You also ensure safety. Having lights on ensures that everyone knows where they are going. You also don’t have to rely on candles that could be easily overturned.
• You ensure your health by being able to thoroughly cook food and keep it cold at the right temperature. You can also ensure medical devices run as they are needed.

So there are many benefits to having a generator. You protect your home, your health, the safety of your family, and you have security that you wouldn’t have otherwise.