KOHLER Generators Winter Weather Guide
Winter weather can be unpredictable and severe, often bringing with it a range of challenges. One of the most significant issues arising from harsh winter conditions is power outages. These outages can disrupt daily life.
These outages can cause essential utility services to stop. This makes it hard to do routine activities. When the power goes out, homes can become uncomfortable. Heating systems stop working, and temperatures fall.
Heavy snowfall, freezing rains, and freezing temperatures can lead to downed power lines and further disruptions to utility services. In these circumstances, a standby generator becomes an invaluable asset for any homeowner.
Keeping your family warm and staying safe is crucial during cold weather. With a KOHLER cold weather generator, you can enjoy winter confidently, knowing you're ready for anything Mother Nature brings. See below for our buyer's guide to toughing through severe winter weather.
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Be Safe
Reliable Power Supply: A standby home generator ensures you have continuous generator performance during winter storms. This prevents disruptions that can affect your safety and comfort.
Avoid Carbon Monoxide Risks: Unlike portable generators, you install standby generators permanently outside your home, which diminishes the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Automatic Operation: Our automatic transfer switch (ATS) turns on a standby generator during a power outage. With this automation, you won't need to go outside in the cold, snow, or ice to start the generators manually.
Be Warm
Consistent Heating: Keep your heating systems running smoothly, ensuring your home stays warm even during prolonged power outages.
Protect Your Pipes: Prevent frozen pipes by maintaining a warm indoor temperature. Having heating and water running can save you from costly repairs from damaged pipes.
Comfort and Convenience: Enjoy the comfort of a warm home without the hassle of setting up temporary heating solutions.
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Be Prepared
Peace of Mind: Knowing you have a reliable power source gives you peace of mind during severe winter weather or power outage.
Stay Connected: Keep your devices charged and stay informed about weather updates and emergency information. Stay up to date with United States winter storm watches, winter storm warnings and extreme cold maps: National Weather Service.
Protect Your Food Supply: Ensure your refrigerator and freezer continue to operate, preventing food spoilage during extended outages.
How Can a Generator Benefit Me in the Winter?
Power Critical Appliances:
A generator ensures that essential appliances like sump pumps, water heaters, and stoves remain running. This helps you avoid water damage while also allowing you to cook meals, keeping your daily routines intact.Support Connection:
Make sure your internet and devices stay powered to work from home and remain connected without interruptions. A dependable energy supply is vital for uninterrupted online meetings and streaming important content like news or weather forecasts.Emergency Lighting:
Keep your lights on during power outages. This helps reduce accidents and makes it easier to move around your home safely. Emergency lighting can help your family remain calm during severe snowstorms or outages.Charge Essential Devices:
Keep your phones, tablets, and other devices charged. This helps to ensure you can stay in touch with family, friends, and emergency services.Protect Home Systems:
Prevent damage to essential home systems like HVAC units, water filtration systems and medical devices. Providing a consistent power supply can help you to avoid costly repairs and replacements.
10 Winter Storm and Cold Weather Safety Tips
Stay Informed
Monitor your local weather reports and pay attention to warnings and advisories.Dress in Layers
Wear warm and moisture wicking layers. Be sure to use a waterproof outer layer to stay dry and insulated from snow or freezing rain. Keep in mind the wind chill factor and dress appropriately.Avoid Frostbite and Hypothermia
Limit outdoor exposure and stay indoors during extreme cold weather.Prep Your Home
Let faucets drip during extreme cold to ensure water flow to help prevent freezing. Inspect and seal any drafts near windows or doors. Be sure to test fire alarms and carbon monoxide detectors if using space heaters, fireplaces or additional portable generators.Winterize Your Vehicle
Check tire pressure and tread while also keeping your gas tank half full to prevent freezing.Drive Safely
Increase your follow distance from other vehicles on snowy and icy roads. Avoid sudden breaking or acceleration to prevent sliding.
Keep an Emergency Kit Ready
Include essentials such as:
I. Battery Powered Flashlights and Spare Batteries
II. Non-perishable Foods
III. Bottled Water
IV. Extra Blankets
V. See our preparedness article here to learn more.Protect Your Pets
Bring your pets indoors and provide warm bedding or other heat sources in case of extreme cold temperatures. Wipe paws after being outside to remove ice as well as salt and chemicals from de-icing products.Shovel Safely
Warm up before and after attempting to shovel heavy snow. Be sure to take frequent breaks if the temperature is extremely low to avoid fatigue.Stay Hydrated
Stay hydrated even if you don't feel thirsty, cold weather can cause dehydration without obvious signs.
Stay up to date with winter storm watches, winter storm warnings and extreme cold maps: National Weather Service.
