Protect Your Home from Brownouts with a Kohler Standby Generator
Power outages get the headlines—but brownouts can be just as damaging to your home’s electrical system. These sudden drops in voltage can silently overwork and overheat appliances like air conditioning units and electric heat pumps, especially during periods of high demand.
At
Seltec Electrical Services in
Snohomish, WA, we help homeowners defend against brownouts and blackouts with reliable
Kohler residential standby generators.
What is a Brownout?
A brownout is a temporary reduction in voltage from your utility provider. It’s not a full outage—your lights may stay on, but sensitive systems are running on dangerously low power.
In the Pacific Northwest, brownouts are less common, but they’re more likely during extreme weather or when grid demand surges—like on hot summer days when heat pumps and air conditioning systems are working overtime.
Why Brownouts Are a Problem for Homeowners
Low voltage can seriously strain your home’s most important systems, including:
- Air conditioning and electric heat pumps
- Refrigerators and freezers
- Home electronics, computers, and routers
- Well pumps and sump pumps
When voltage drops, motors run hotter and less efficiently—leading to overheating, premature failure, and costly repairs.
Kohler Generators Automatically Correct Voltage Issues
A Kohler standby generator doesn't just restore power during a full outage. It can also detect brownouts and instantly switch your home to safe, stable backup power—protecting your electrical system from hidden damage.
Benefits include:
- Automatic transfer during voltage drops
- Clean, regulated power to protect sensitive systems
- Permanent standby power—no extension cords or refueling
- Quiet, efficient performance
- Professional installation with minimal disruptionWhy Homeowners Choose Seltec Electrical
Seltec Electrical Services is a Kohler Generators Gold Dealer serving Snohomish and surrounding areas. We specialize in helping local families prepare for the unexpected with reliable, long-term power solutions.
We provide:
- Free on-site evaluations
- Generator sizing and Kohler system sales
- Expert, code-compliant installation
- Ongoing maintenance and service plans
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Get Peace of Mind—Even When the Grid Can’t Keep Up
Don’t wait for the next heat wave or power event to put your home systems at risk. Call Seltec Electrical to protect your home from brownouts with a dependable Kohler standby generator.