How Standby Generators and Batteries Save More Than Just Lights

When the power goes out, it’s easy to think of it as a short-term hassle: a few hours without lights, a fridge that stops humming, a Wi-Fi signal that drops. However, for many Canadian households, outages are becoming longer, more frequent, and increasingly costly. From spoiled food to basement flooding, from missed work to medical risks, the actual price of an outage can quickly climb into the thousands.

At Gridiron Power, we know reliable backup power isn’t just a convenience — it’s protection for your home, your family, and your peace of mind.

The Hidden Costs of Going Dark

1. Food Spoilage — A fridge keeps food safe for only about 4 hours without power, and a freezer for 24 to 48 hours. After that, hundreds of dollars’ worth of groceries can be lost.

2. Basement Flooding — If your sump pump relies on grid power, even a brief outage during a heavy rainstorm can flood your basement. Repair costs often exceed $10,000—far more than the price of a backup solution.

3. Frozen or Burst Pipes  — In winter, losing heat for even a few hours can cause pipes to freeze and burst. The water damage that follows is one of the most expensive and disruptive consequences of an outage.

4. Medical Risks  — For households with powered medical devices—such as oxygen concentrators, CPAP machines, and mobility equipment—outages aren’t just inconvenient; they can be life-threatening.

5. Work-from-Home Downtime  — With more people working remotely, losing power means missed deadlines, lost income, and frustrated clients. Even a few hours offline can be costly.

6. Stress and Disruption  — Beyond the dollars, outages bring uncertainty and stress. Families scramble for flashlights, try to keep kids warm or entertained, and worry about when life will return to normal.

How Standby Generators Protect Your Home

A standby generator is a permanent solution that automatically turns on within seconds of an outage. Powered by natural gas or propane, it keeps your entire home running—furnace, air conditioning, fridge, Wi-Fi, sump pump, and even sensitive electronics.

Because it runs on a continuous fuel supply, a standby generator can protect your home through outages lasting days or even weeks. And thanks to an Automatic Transfer Switch, you don’t have to be home to activate it—the system does everything for you.

The Role of Smart Home Batteries

Home batteries, such as those offered by Gridiron Power, provide an added layer of protection and flexibility. These batteries:

• Store solar energy for use when the grid fails.

• Keep critical loads powered quietly and efficiently.

• Lower energy bills by shifting usage away from peak hours.

• Work seamlessly with generators for a complete solution.

Together, a generator and battery system provide you with immediate backup power and long-term energy management—protection today and savings tomorrow.

Why Backup Power is an Investment, Not an Expense

When you add up the hidden costs of outages—lost food, property damage, medical risks, work disruption—the case for backup power becomes clear. A standby generator or home battery system is more than a piece of equipment; it’s insurance for your lifestyle.

The Gridiron Power Advantage

At Gridiron Power, we provide more than products—we deliver complete solutions. From standby generators to Franklin WH home batteries to solar integration, our team designs, installs, and supports systems tailored to your unique needs. With the industry’s best warranty and nationwide reach, we make sure your power is always on.

When your home depends on power, please don’t leave it to chance. Trust Gridiron Power to keep the lights on, the heat running, and life moving forward.