Your business relies on reliable electrical power services to enable you to conduct business. According to a recent study conducted by the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency, 81% of people living in an area prone to outages have experienced lapses in their power. Even if you are not located in an area that is prone to power outages, a commercial generator can protect your business. Here are five reasons why you might want to hire a commercial electrician to install a generator at your place of business.

1. Protect Business Equipment

A sudden power outage often leads to a power surge when the electrical service is restored. These outages and potential power surges could damage your computers and other electrical equipment. Fuses might be blown, and you might have to hire a commercial electrician to inspect your commercial equipment and electrical system to ensure everything is working well.

2. Keep Business Activity Going

A power outage could disrupt your business and force it to stop until power is restored. A commercial generator could keep your business going during local power outages and minimize their impact on your income. It also might generate more business if you are a grocery store or another commercial outlet that can stay open during power outages while protecting dairy products and other perishables that need to be refrigerated.

3. Protect Customer Data

When the power goes out, so does your server and computer equipment. When the power resumes, that equipment might be vulnerable to hacking, which could compromise your data and that of your customers. A commercial generator can help to keep your business network online and running with full protection during a power outage.

4. Maintain Lines of Communication

When your power is still flowing during local outages, you can keep your lines of communication open. Your computer system is still working, and so is the Wi-Fi service. You can continue to communicate online and not have to worry about phone systems that might require electrical power to keep working.

5. Deliver Peace of Mind

A commercial generator that is installed by an experienced commercial electrician also can give you peace of mind knowing that you have a power reserve. That power reserve might turn on automatically when a reduction in power or a complete outage is detected. Instead of undertaking emergency measures to protect products or equipment, you can maintain your business activities.

At Zold Electric Inc we are trained and skilled contractors. We install and maintain multiple types of electrical systems in commercial buildings and homes. Reach out to us today with any questions you may have.