Should you invest in a Generac Standby Generator?

 Power outages can happen at any time due to severe weather, aging infrastructure, or unexpected emergencies. A Generac automatic standby generator helps keep your home powered, comfortable, and protected when the grid goes down. 

Stay Comfortable
Whether it's summer heat or winter cold, a standby generator keeps essential systems like heating, air conditioning, and lighting running during an outage.

Protect Your Food & Appliances
Extended outages can lead to spoiled food and potential damage to electronics. A Standby generator keeps refrigerators, freezers, and other critical appliances operating. 

Automatic Operation
When the power goes out, your generator starts automatically, whether you're home or away - providing seamless backup power within seconds 

Peace of Mind Year Round
From storms and hurricanes to unexpected utility outages, a standby generator helps keep your family safe and your home running when you need it most. 

At Quality Electric Service we help homeowners and businesses find the right Generac standby generator solution for their needs. contact us today to learn more about Generac generators. 

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The Importance of Standby Generator Maintenance

 A standby generator is one of the most important investments you can make to protect yours home or business during a power outage. Like any engine-powered equipment, it requires routine maintenance to ensue it operates efficiently and reliably when you need it most.

Your generator performs exercise cycles once a week. These routines help keep the generator ready, bur regular maintenance is still essential. Oil changes, air filter replacements, spark plugs, battery testing all play a critical role in maintaining peak performance, not only regular inspections can identify potential issues before they become costly repairs and help ensure compliance with warranty. '

At Quality Electric Service we off a Preventative Maintenance Agreement. It gives you peace of mind by keeping your generator on a scheduled maintenance plan. Our factory trained technicians perform a 33 point inspection to help ensure dependable operation during storms, gird outages and other emergencies. 

Protect your investment and ensure your generator is ready when the power goes out. 

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Standby Generators Can Increase Home Value

Power outages are becoming more common due to serve weather, aging infrastructure, and unexpected equipment failures. When the power goes out, homeowner ca be left without heating, cooling, refrigeration, lighting, and other essential comforts. For many families, investing in a standby generator provides peace of mind and protection when it matters most. 

Beyond convenience , a standby generator can also add value to your home. According to industry studies, homeowners may recover a significant portion of the installation cost through increased property value. In a competitive real estate market, a permanently installed generator can be an attractive feature for potential buyers.

Unlike portable generators, standby generators operate automatically. They are permanently connected to your homes electric system and powered by natural gas or propane. When the outage happens the generator starts within seconds and powers the whole home. Once utility power is restored, the systems safely returns to standby mode. 

Generators also help to protect your home from costly damage caused by extended outages like frozen pipes, spoiled food, sump pump failures and security concerns. They provide reliable backup power whether your home or away. 

Quality Electric Service is South Jersey trusted Generac dealer, providing expert sales, installation and service. Contact us today to learn how a standby generator can help keep your home powered and protected year round. 

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Spring Electrical Safety Tips

 As the weather warms up and outdoor projects begin, it's important to keep electrical safety top of mind. From yard work and landscaping to home improvements and recreational activities, spring brings plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors - but it also comes with electrical hazards that shouldn't be overlooked. 

Since May is Electrical Safety Month, Here are some important spring electrical reminders to help keep your family and property safe.

1. Keep Electrical Equipment dry -Always keep power cord, electrical to
   ols and outdoor equipment away from water and wet surfaces. Moisture and electricity are a dangerous combination and can increase the risk of shock or electrocution
2. Watch for Overhead Power Lines - Before using ladders, trimming trees, or starting outdoor projects look up and stay aware of nearby overhead power lines. Always maintain a safe distance.
3. Call before you dig - Planning to plant trees, install a fence etc - Be sure to contact your local utility locating service before digging to avoid underground electrical lines and utilities.  
4. Inspect outdoor power equipment -  Before using lawn equipment or power tools, inspect cords, plugs, and housings for damage. Do not use equipment with frayed wire or broken parts, and always unplug tools when not in use. 
5. Use outdoor rated extension cords - When working outdoors, only use extension cord specifically rated for outdoor use and matched to the power need of your equipment 

At Quality Electric Service, safety is always our priority. If you have questions about electrical repairs or upgrades we are here to help! 

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The Importance of Generator Maintenance

 A Standby generator is one of the most important investments you can make to protect your home or business during a power outage. Just like a vehicle, your generator requires routine maintenance to keep it operating safely, efficiently and reliably when you need it most. 

Regular maintenance helps extend the life of your generator, reduce the risk of costly repairs and ensure peak performance during emergencies. Oil changes, air filter replacements, spark plug inspections, batter testing and overall system diagnostics are all essential part of keeping your generator in top condition.

Even when utility power is operating normally, standby generator perform scheduled exercise cycles to ensure the system remains ready for use. These routine self-tests help identify potential issues before they become major problems. Periodic inspections by a trained technician can help ensure your generator continues to run properly and meets manufacturer recommendations. 

At Quality Electric Service, Our factory-trained and Generac-certified technicians provide professional preventive maintenance services for both new and existing Generac standby generators. Out maintenance plans include routine inspections, testing and servicing of the generator and automatic transfer switch to help maximize reliability and performance. 

A standby generator is an investment in your comfort, safety, and peace of mind. With a preventative maintenance agreement from Quality Electric Service, you can feel confident knowing your generator will be ready to perform whenever power outages occur. 

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Want to protect your home and save money? A whole Home Surge Protector can help.

 Power surges happen more often than most homeowners realize. They can quietly damage your electronics and appliances over time. A whole-home surge protector helps regulate voltage and shields your home from unexpected spikes, keeping everything running safely. 

Surges are not just caused by storms. In fact most come from everyday appliances like air conditioners, refrigerators and dryers cycling on and off. Over time, these small surges can wear down your devices and lead to costly repairs or replacements .

Why Install a whole-home surge protector?

• Protect your investment
  Extend the life of your appliances, electronics and HVAC system by reducing damage from power surges.
• Lower repair and maintenance costs
  Fewer electrical issues mean few service calls and unexpected expenses.
• Affordable Protection 
  It's a cost-effective upgrade that can save you thousands in the long run.
• Peace of mind
  Know your home is protected 24/7 whether you're there or not.

If you are ready to protect your home. We are here to help! 

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The Importance of Generator Maintenance

 Regular maintenance is essential to keep a standby generator running safely and efficiently, just like routine oil changes and tune-ups help extend the life of a car. Since a standby generator uses engine it requires scheduled service to maintain performance and reduce the risk of costly repairs.

Some of the task include

• Changing the oil
• Replacing the air filter
• replacing spark plugs
• inspection other system components 

Those steps help support long-term reliability, safe operation and compliance with manufacturer warranty.

Even when there is no power outage, the generator will preform a scheduled weekly exercise cycle to keep the engine in good operating condition. A preventive maintenance agreement can help ensure your generator receives proper service throughout the year. Our Factory- trained technicians perform maintenance visits 2 times a year annually.  Give us a call to learn more about our generator maintenance contract.

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Spring Home Mini Maintenance Checklist

 After the crazy winter we just had, its finally getting warmer and that means spring cleaning! It's time to check your home for damage and prep or warmer weather. Here is a mini list to help you with that.

1. 
   Inspect gutters and downspouts for leaks and proper drainage.
2. Fill low spots near your foundation to prevent flooding. 
3. Check wood around windows, doors, and decks for rot.
   
4. Look for damage or missing roof shingles.
5. Examine Chimney exterior and scheduled a cleaning if needed.
6. Move firewood away from the house
7. Test outdoor faucets and hoses for freeze damage
8. Have your HVAC system service and replace filters
9. Clean and sharpen law equipment for summer use 

This helps prevent bigger issues and keeps your home in good shape for the season.

Learn how to Save Energy at the Office

 High electric bills can put a strain on any business. The good news? A few simple changes can reduce energy use and lower monthly costs. 

1. Turn Off & Unplug: Shut down computers, printers and other equipment when not in use - especially overnight and on weekends. Even idle devices draw power. 
   
2. Install Motion Sensors: Use motion sensors or timers to automatically turn lights off in empty rooms like conference rooms, offices and restrooms 
3. Switch to LED lighting: LED Bulbs last long, use significantly less energy and are more efficient than traditional lighting options. 
4. Maximize Natural Light: Take advantage of windows and skylights during the day. Lighter wall colors can also help refelct light and brighten your space. 

Saving energy doesn't have to be complicated. Small steps can lead to big savings for your business. 

Baby Proofing Everything Electrical

 Electrical items are in every room of your home - outlets, cords, chargers and power strips. Most aren't designed with babies in mind. So taking a few simple steps can help keep your child safe. 

Outlet Safety 

• Install tamper-resistant outlets 
• Use outlet caps or safety covers on unused outlets. 

Cords & Charger

• Keep Cords out of reach
• Use code covers or hide cords behind furniture. 
• Unplug chargers when not in use. 

Power Strips 

• Use childproof power strip covers
• keep strips off the floor and away from little hands

A little prevention goes a long way. Securing electrical items not helps protect your baby from unnecessary risk later 

Winter Safety Tips

 Most home first are preventable, yet they remain more common during the winter months. According to the National Fire Protection Association, heating equipment, fire places and cooking are leading causes of winter house fires. Use these updated tips to help protect your home and family. 

1. Schedule Annual Heating System Inspections - Have your furnace or heating system professionally inspected and serviced once a year. Regular maintenance can catch small issues before they turn into costly or dangerous problems 

2. Clean Chimneys and Vents - Fireplaces and wood stoves create creosote buidlup, which is highly flammable; If you use your fireplace reularrly, have your chimeny professional cleaned at least once per year. 

3. Test Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarms - Test alarms monthly and repalce batteries at least once a year. 

4. Use fireplace screens - install a tempered glass or metal screen to keep sparks and embers from escaping. 

5. Practice Candle Safety - Never leave candles unattended. Keep away from children, pets, curtains and decorations. Blow candles out before leaving the room or going to bed. 

Simple Winter Energy - Saving Tips that actually work

 Heating your home uses more energy than anything else - especially during the winter months. The good news? A few small changes can help lower you energy bills without sacrificing comfort. 

1. Let the Sun Do the Work - During the day open your curtains and blinds to let natural sunlight warm your home.
2. Close Curtains at Night - Once the sun goes down, close your
   
   curtains and blinds to help trap heat inside. 
3. Dress for the season - It's much cheaper to warm yourself than your entire house. Keep the thermostat a little lower and layer up with sweaters, warm socks and cozy blankets. 
4. Lower your water heater temperature - Water heaters run all day, even when you're not using hot water, Turning the temperature down just a few degrees can save energy and money and you likely won't even notice the change. 
5. Reverse your Ceiling fans - Most ceiling fans have reverse setting in winter - switch them to rotate clockwise at a low speed. This pushes warm air down from the ceiling and helps heat rooms more evenly 
6. Switch to LED lighting - LED Bulbs use far less energy and last much longer than traditional bulbs. They're also perfect for holiday and decorative lighting without increasing your electric bill.

Should You Invest in a Generac Generator?

 A Generac automatic generator provides reliable back up power when you need it most. Power outages can happen at any time of year - during winter storms, high wins, sever weather or unexpected gird failures. Being prepared means protecting your comfort, safety and home. 

Power Outages Get Uncomfortable Fast 
Losing power isn't just inconvenient - it can quickly become uncomfortable and sometimes unsafe. In the winter long power outages can mean no heat and frozen pipes. The Generator comes on automatically to keep your stay warm. 

Protect Food & Essential Appliances 
When the power goes out, refrigerators and freezers can only keep food cold for so long. A generator keeps your appliances running so food will not spoil.

Automatic & Easy to Use 
The Generator will turn on automatically when the power outage occurs. You do not need to be home to start it manually or worry about set up.

Reliable Power During Emergencies
Power outages can occur due to storms, equipment failure or aging electrical grid. A generator ensures your home has dependable power during emergences, giving you peace of mind all year long - not just during severe weather seasons. 

Trusted Generac Installation & Service
Quality Electric Service & Power Systems provides professional installation, maintenance and service for Generac Generators. We help homeowners choose the right generator for thei
r needs and ensure it operates safely and efficiently for years to come. 

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Electrical Fires Start Small

Many winter house fires are caused by overloaded outlets, aging wiring, and increased electrical demand. Space heaters, holiday decor, and added appliances can push electrical systems beyond their limits. 

Help reduce risk by: 

• Avoiding
  overloading outlets and power strips
• Replacing damage cords immediately
• Having older wiring inspected
• Using GFCI protection where needed

Give Quality Electric or your local electrician a call to help identity any risk. 

Space Heaters & Winter Electrical Safety

Space heaters can be a quick way to warm your home, but they place a heavy load on your electrical system. Each winter, improper use of space heaters leads to overloaded outlets, tripped breakers and even electrical fires.

Here are some tips to remember:

•  Plug space heaters directly into wall outlets
•  Never use extension cords or power strips
•  Keep heaters at least 3 feet from furniture 
• Turn off when leaving the room

If your breaker trips or outlets feel warm, it may be time for Quality Electric or your local electrician to come out and inspect.

The importance of Generator Maintenance

It is typically understood that regular oil changes and tune-ups on a car are necessary to prolong the life of the vehicle, minimize costly repairs and maintain fuel efficiency. Much like a car, a standby generator is powered by an internal combustion engine and requires maintenance. Regular oil, air filter and spark plug changes are an important part of maintaining  a generator. But similar to a car, it is also important to periodically check and maintain other components of the system to ensure longevity, safety and manufacturer warranty compliance.

Even if utility power has not been interrupted, a generator still runs a weekly exercise cycle to maintain ideal performance levels. Regular visual and diagnostic tests should be performed while the generator is not running to ensure optimum performance & reliability.

You should have a Preventative Maintenance Agreement (PMA) to help your Generac Generator maintain ideal performance. One of our factory trained, Generac Certified technicians would perform routine maintenance twice a year as well as manufacturer required service and testing on the Generac Generator and automatic transfer switch components.

Quality Electric Service offers maintenance agreement for all new standby Generac Generator installations as well as existing Generac generators, even if we did not install it. You have made a significant investment in your standby generator. With Quality Electric's Preventative Maintenance Agreement we will protect your investment to assure years of service that you can rely upon whenever there is a power outage.

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Spring Electrical Tips

Spring time is a great time for yard work, garden and many other outdoor activities. No matter what is on your agenda electrical safety should be an important part of your plans. 

In light of May being Electrical Safety Month, here was some great Spring Electrical Safety Tips. 

1. Always keep power cords and electrical equipment away from water or other wet areas. 

2. Look up and look out for overhead power lines. Be sure you are aware of any nearby lines before you climb on a ladder. 

3. Call before you dig

4. Keep materials, tools and all parts of your body at least 15 feet away from overhead power lines at all times. This includes during the installation of antennas or satellite dishes. 

5. Never fly kites or model airplanes near power lines. If you kite does get tangled with overhead lines, don't try to get it down yourself. Call the utility company for assistance. Also, don't use any metallic material in your kite. 

6. Before every use, inspect power tools and electric lawn mowers for frayed power cords, broken plugs and weathered or damaged housings. Don't use damaged equipment until it has been repaired properly. Keep tools unplugged and stored in dry areas when they are not in use.

7. Before you trim tree limbs and shrubs, watch out for power lines that could be hidden by foliage. Contact the utility if there are concerns about tree limbs growing into or around overhead power lines on your property.

8. Keep vegetation and permanent structures away from the large, green ground-level boxes that house components of an underground electrical system. Utility workers may need to access the underground lines and equipment near these boxes during unplanned outages and routine maintenance.

9. Do not use electric-powered mowers on wet grass or around water. Always use an insulated extension cord designed for outdoor use with the correct power rating for that equipment.

10. Treat all electric lines with caution and respect. Even low-voltage electric lines and cords can be hazardous if damaged or improperly handled.

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DR Power Inventory Clearance Sale

Spring is here and we want to make some room for new products! Here some great deals for you, Very limited quantities mostly one of each all DR Power equipment.

DR Power Manual Start Chipper

DR Power K10 Rapidfire Log Splitter 

DR Power Front Tine Tiller 

DR Power Electric Start Trimmer

DR Power Rear Tine Tiller

If you are interested in any of these products! 

Give us a call or stop by our showroom!

412-416 Washington Ave, Woodbine 08270

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Spring into a Brighter Home

With daylights saving time and spring right around the corner, it'll be time for late sunsets and warm breezes. But you won't need to step outside to soak up the season. Make your home feel brighter and you can enjoy the freshness of the season inside your home along with outside.

While "spring cleaning" is pretty standard for most, but "spring redecorating" sounds like a whole different beast but it can make a huge difference in your home. It does not have to be anything major. With these 5 tips we tackle lighting in a home. It's just that simple!

Most don't understand that indoor lighting is not only for illuminating your home. It's about much more then that. It's a way to maximize you home's energy-efficacy. You might be thinking this is the last thing you wanted to do this spring is redo / upgrade some lighting, but these little changes can have a huge impact on how your home preforms and the benefits that you will reap.

Focus On Quality Not Quantity: As much as you would like your home to be bright for your family and guest, having lights in every single space does not always mean it will brighten up the area.  If you focus on the quality of the light not the quantity, and you will see a real difference in the space.

Consider Function: A light in a bedroom will not need to be the same brightness as a light located in a rarely used utility closet. You really do not want to treat every room in your home with the same light brightness because you risk washing out an area and wasting energy.

Utilize Other Lighting: Ambient lighting is not always necessary in an area. If you can spare using a task light instead of ambient lighting, you can save energy and use the light for the purpose that it is intended for.

Swap Out Efficiency: Incorporating energy efficient lighting can help control and reduce the use of lighting when it is not needed. Adding controls or dimmer switches to your home is a great way to control the lighting and can help in the long run!

Don't Forget Daylight: One of the easier ways to maximize your energy-efficiency is to use the lighting nature has provided us. By opening blinds, pulling away curtains and arranging the home to where light peaks in, can not only make your space appear larger, it can also help you save on electric bills as well!

If you want lighting upgrades done, don't hesitate to give us a call!
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Baby proofing everything electrical

Whether you like it or not, electrical products are a huge part of our daily lives. You find them in every room of your home. Power outlets, extension cords, phone chargers, computer cables and the list goes on and on. Sadly, none of these electrical products were designed with the baby's safety in mind.  It's very important to childproof your home, the right way so here are some tips below:

• Electrical Outlets: You should try to have tamper resistance outlets. Compared to normal outlets these outlets look like they have been filled with plastic. They are actually spring loaded shutters that close off the openings of contact. The only time the shutters will open is when then are pushed at the same time (I.E. plugging something into the outlet). Since the baby will not be able to push both openings open at once, the baby will be unable to to poke anything into the outlet. 
• Electrical Outlet Caps: Another good and inexpensive way to baby proof an outlet is to purchase electrical outlet caps. They go right into the outlet and have a flat surface on the outside to make it hard for the baby to get the covers out. The only down side to these is when you have to use the outlet you have to remove the cap and put them back on when you are done with the outlet.
• Electrical Outlet Covers: This is a great way to have the baby stop unplugging your items. The cover sits on top of your existing outlet. The clear plastic cover allows you to see what is plugged in. Unlike other baby proofing products the cover is easy to remove for adults yet difficult for children.  
• Child Proof Power Strip Covers: Power strips are commonly used
  
  in areas of the home which hold many electrical products in one area. They usually lay one the ground which makes it easy access for a child to play with the strip. A child proof power strip is a good solution to help. The cover slides over your current power strip and has a cut out for the cords to hang out. 

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