FAQ

An automatic standby generator is a backup electrical system that operates whether you are at home or away. It automatically supplies power to essential circuits of your home or your entire house within seconds of a utility outage. After utility power returns, the generator shuts itself off and awaits the next outage. It operates on natural gas or liquid propane and sits outside just like a central air conditioning unit.

While portable generators do supply power, an automatic standby generator produces a higher quality of electricity. It operates automatically and runs a weekly self-test to ensure the proper response to your needs. There are no extension cords to plug in and no gas tanks to fill. It operates automatically, so it protects your home even when you’re away. When utility power returns, the standby generator shuts itself off.

Just like your car’s engine, generators need periodic oil changes, filter changes, battery maintenance, and replacement. BGS offers extensive maintenance plans / service contracts to meet all your needs.

Briarcliff Generator Services must perform a site survey to determine the size and voltage of the unit to meet your backup power needs.

We size your generator based on what you determine is important to run in the event of a power outage. Each system is designed based on the individual needs of the homeowner. This is where the site survey comes in. Some people just want the essentials running, while others want the entire home up and running as if the power never went out. There are many different options.

In Westchester County, in most towns/villages/cities, a building permit is REQUIRED before any generator installation can be started. We will assist you in the application for your permits and take care of all necessities to ensure a smooth, worry-free installation.