Pee Dee Electric is committed to delivering safe, reliable power to our members every day. However, when unexpected outages occur—due to storms, accidents, or other events beyond our control—a backup generator can provide peace of mind and added protection for your home and loved ones.
Why Consider a Generac Home Backup Generator?
A Generac home backup generator is a permanently installed system that automatically powers your home during an outage. It runs on propane or natural gas and delivers electricity directly to your home’s electrical system. You can choose to power your entire home or just the essentials, like appliances, electronics, and medical equipment.
These systems can help:
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Keep your family safe and comfortable during an outage
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Protect electronics and home systems from power interruptions
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Maintain communication and connectivity during emergencies
Pee Dee Electric has partnered with Joey Estridge, of E&D Enterprises, to provide our members with:
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Free in-home quotes
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Exclusive discounts on Generac generators
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Professional installation by a licensed electrician
This partnership not only helps our members save money—it also ensures the generator is installed safely and correctly, preventing dangerous backfeeding into our system during outages. If you’re considering a generator or would like more information, contact:
Joey Estridge
E&D Enterprises
(980) 354-4363
Generator Safety Tips
Portable or permanently installed standby generators can come in handy during long-term power outages. However, if you do not know how to use them properly, they can be dangerous. Contact a qualified vendor or electrician to help you determine what generator is best suited to your needs. Before using, read and follow manufacturer’s instructions.
If you are installing a permanent generator, it must have a transfer switch. The transfer switch prevents energy from leaving your generator and going back onto the utility electrical equipment, when it could be dangerous to a lineman or others near downed power lines, a process known as “back feed.” A qualified electrician should install your generator and transfer switch.
Use following tips to use portable generators safely:
- Operate it outdoors in an area with plenty of ventilation. Never run a generator in a home or garage. Generators give off deadly carbon monoxide.
- Do not plug a generator into the wall to avoid back feed. Use heavy-duty extension cords to connect appliances to the outlets on the generator.
- Turn the generator on before plugging appliances to it. Once the generator is running, turn your appliances and lights on one at a time to avoid overloading the unit. Remember, generators are for temporary usage; prioritize your needs.
- Generators pose electrical risks, especially when operated in wet conditions. Protect the generator by operating it under an open, canopy-like structure on a dry surface where water cannot form puddles or drain under it. Always ensure your hands are dry before touching the generator.
- Be sure the generator is turned off and cool before fueling it.
- Keep children and pets away from portable generators. Many generator components are hot enough to burn you during operation.