It’s inconvenient to lose power at home. Don’t take the risk of damaging your expensive appliances and fixtures because of a power outage.
- Keep the refrigerator and freezer closed as much as possible to protect your food from spoiling
- Unless you have an entire-house surge protector installed or individual surge protectors for your important appliances (computers, refrigerator, freezer, etc.) unplug them to avoid power surge damage when the electricity is restored. Write yourself a big note to remember to plug them back in immediately after power is restored!!!
Warning: Household Fixtures that Rely on Electricity
- Sump pumps. No electricity, no sump pump.
- Tankless water heater. No electricity, no hot water.
- Some sewage waste removal systems.
Don’t Take The Risk
Buy yourself a portable or whole-house generator! We’ll do all the important hookup and electrical for you so it’s safe!
Power Outage? Ask These Questions
- Did you lose power throughout your home? If you didn’t, check your electric panel to see if a switch got tripped.
- Do your surrounding neighbors have power? If they do, make sure you’ve paid your utility bill.
Whether the power outage is throughout your area or isolated to your home, you can easily report the outage with Consumers Energy and even see current outages being reported.