Cummins Backup Generators
No More Worrying About the Next Storm.
When the power goes out, the last thing you want to do is wait. Each moment that your electricity is out, the less safe and secure your home becomes.
That’s why it helps if you are always prepared for the unexpected. Keep area power failures from being an issue by purchasing a stand by generator you can depend on. We offer a full line of Cummins propane, natural gas and diesel generators and can offer turnkey solutions for your home or business.
Backup power you can rely on.
Why a Generator is Worth it
We all know how wild the weather can get in New Brunswick. You can’t predict when your electricity is going to go out. You also can’t deny the convenience and affordability that a generator provides. By choosing a Cummins standby generator that can power your whole home or office with ease, you give your family, employees or customers the security they need to enjoy optimal comfort and peace of mind when the power goes out everywhere else.
Our Cummins generators offer:
Increased safety
Great backup power supply
Prevent food spoilage
Convenience
Prevent appliances from shorting out from power outages
Increased home and property value
How do I Choose the Right Generator?
One of the best ways to figure out what sort of generator you need is to picture your home or business without power. What are the electrical appliances you will need if you have to go without power for a few days? Here are some basics that you should take account of.
Alternatively, our technicians can analyze the power usage in your home or business and provide you with an accurate account of the type of generator that is best for you.
Heating and cooling system
Refrigerator and freezer
Oven and stove
Microwave
Sump pump
Television
Router
electrical sockets to charge cell phones
Lighting
Washer and dryer
Security system
Fire alarm and monitoring system
Garage door opener
Frequently Asked Questions
A home standby generator connects to an automatic transfer switch that constantly monitors the utility power coming into the home. The moment it detects an interruption, it disconnects the home from the grid and starts the generator, all within seconds, with no input from you. The generator draws from a natural gas line or a propane or diesel tank to keep the house running. Once utility service comes back, the transfer switch reverses the process automatically, switching the home back to grid power and shutting the generator down.
Generator size is measured in kilowatts (kW), which is an increment of 1000 watts. The part that trips people up is that anything with a motor (a fridge, sump pump, well pump, or air conditioner) draws a lot more power for a moment on startup than it does once running. That startup draw typically runs about three times the running wattage. Add up the running and starting watts for everything you want backed up, then build in a buffer of 20 to 25% for appliances you might add down the road. That total gives you the kW rating to look for. Cummins’ online sizing calculator gives a rough estimate based on your home’s size and the systems you want covered, but the most accurate number comes from an in-home assessment, where we measure actual loads instead of estimating them.
Cummins home standby generators need to be installed outdoors by a licensed electrician, in compliance with local building codes, which includes proper permitting and a transfer switch sized correctly for both the generator and your electrical panel (Cummins’ RA Series ATS is the standard match). We handle the assessment, permitting, and installation as one job.
The 13, 17, and 20 kW models, the sizes most common in home installations, carry a 5-year or 2,000-hour limited warranty from Cummins. Extended warranties covering full parts, labour and travel are available for 5, 7 and 10 years.
New Brunswick winters bring long stretches of below-freezing temperatures, which is exactly the condition Cummins built its cold weather kits for. These kits add component heaters sized to the generator and aren’t needed for every installation, but they’re worth discussing with us if the unit will sit in an exposed spot on the property.
Routine oil changes and scheduled maintenance are needed, with the exact interval depending on the model and listed in the operator’s manual. If the generator runs continuously during a longer outage, the exhaust system should be checked for corrosion, obstructions, or leaks at startup and again every 8 hours. We can set up a maintenance schedule so this happens automatically rather than relying on you to track it. The air cooled RS series generators come with no charge monitoring as standard to alert your local dealer when maintenance is needed.
Our Ultimate Guide to Backup & Standby Generators
There’s a lot of information to take in when considering the purchase of a generator. Check out our detailed guide on choosing the right generator, and contact us anytime if you’d like more information.
