If you are looking to prepare your house for the winter, you might be considering steps like adding insulation to the attic, cleaning out storm gutters or cleaning out the furnace or fireplace. However, experts agree that one of the most important things that people can do to prepare for the cold winter months is the purchasing of emergency generators. Whether they are natural gas, propane or diesel generators, having a standby generator can save families major headaches down the road.

"In the 2007 ice storm, we had families without power for, in some cases, three weeks or more," says Cline Herren, a realtor with Century Realty in Marshfield, Missouri told the South County Mail. "Houses get cold quickly, and a burst pipe can wreak havoc. Generators add so much value to a home. Any homeowner will want to make sure the heat stays on at all times for the safety of their families. Standby generators are a must-have for emergency situations such as winter storms."

Another important element is to have an automatic transfer switch installed as well as a generator. This will ensure smooth transfer of power between the main power supply and the emergency generator, avoiding complications that could damage the power supply and even lead to dangerous electrocutions. And making sure that your generator has a regulator such as a Stamford automatic voltage regulator can stop surges that could damage your electrical appliances.

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