COMMON POWER OUTAGE CAUSES
Learn more about the common power outage causes
When lightening strikes electrical equipment, transmission towers, wires, or poles, outages can occur.
When construction occurs at or near your home, underground cables can be disturbed while digging.
Snow, ice and wind from seasonal storms are the most common cause of widespread power outages. During these storms, power can be out for days even weeks.
Damage from high winds, construction equipment or vehicle accidents can cause broken utility poles, down power lines and equipment damage. Power outages can span from hours to days.
KNOW WHAT’S AT RISK OF BEING WITHOUT POWER.
When a power outage strikes, most people aren’t prepared. Know the potential cost of a power outage.
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DO YOU HAVE A PLAN IN THE EVENT OF A POWER OUTAGE?
One essential tool is a whole home generator. However, it’s not as easy as picking one up from a local hardware store and plugging it in. You need a well-respected company to find the right-size model for your home.
Michigan weather is becoming more and more unpredictable. But is investing in a whole home generator worth it?
WEATHER IS UNPREDICTABLE
The number, and severity, of storms are increasing. We can’t control the weather and outages can happen at the most inconvenient times.
DO YOU HAVE WELL WATER?
Without power, the well pump won’t be able to provide fresh, safe drinking water to your family.
DO YOU HAVE A SUMP PUMP?
If you have a sump pump in your basement or crawl space, a power outage could cause it to fail. Damaging both the space and any possessions in that area.
SOMEONE RELIES ON ELECTRICALLY POWERED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
If you or a loved one requires a medical device that runs on electricity, a power outage could be deadly. A whole home generator can keep those devices running.
DO YOU WORK FROM HOME?
If you work at home, every minute counts. Outages lasting even an hour can be a major pain—maybe even a major risk—to you and your business. family.
FOOD GOES BAD QUICKER THAN YOU MAY THINK
The FDA recommends perishable foods be thrown out in as little as 4 hours if left in a fridge without power.
YOU’RE NOT HOME FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME
Maybe you travel for the winter, or travel for work. Having a whole home generator will provide peace of mind, regardless if you’re home or not.
YOU DRIVE AN ELECTRIC CAR
If your transportation relies on power, having a back up system to allow for reliable transportation is a must.
DON’T LEAVE YOUR FAMILY IN THE DARK
Cummins QuietConnect™ Series by FSM is power when you need it! When power fails it automatically connects, enabling power to your home!
Contact us today to schedule your free quote! We proudly serve Metro Detroit, Troy, Bloomfield Hills, Sterling Heights, Royal Oak, Clinton Township, Madison Heights, Flint, Livonia and the surrounding Southeast Michigan area.
WHY CHOOSE US?
Since 2007, Foundation Systems of Michigan has been Michigan’s most trusted foundation repair contractor. We have grown and continue to grow as a leader in the industry because of our outstanding reputation. We have earned this reputation year after year, one job at a time, and we work hard every day to maintain that reputation. We don’t just fix foundations – we help people. Restoring your peace of mind, and protecting your home.
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