When the power goes out in Maine, we all know the outage can last for days. In only a few hours, however, weather conditions can cause food to spoil, pipes to freeze and sump pumps to overflow. Very dangerous and costly circumstances can come from a power outage! A backup power generator can provide an alternative source of power for your home. Installed generators, often referred to as standby or whole-house generators, come on in seconds when your home loses power from the pole, so there is no interruption or inconvenience. Depending on the type and size of generator you…