In the modern world, people rely on power to eat, drink, work and even play, so all it takes is a momentary outage to hamper our daily routine. But an outage that lasts for several hours or even days can have a much more profound effect, causing businesses to lose money and putting your family …
Severe weather patterns have hogged the headlines of late, with a new storm seemingly rolling in every few weeks. And this is having a catastrophic effect on the country’s power. The International Business Times reports that the U.S. electric grid is now disrupted for longer than an hour 285 percent more often than it was …
There once was a time when power outages were barely a factor in your business plan. Those days are gone. A 2014 Washington Post report showed that since 2003, blackouts due to unpredictable weather have doubled. These grid failures can have a severe effect on your ability to make money. The hours in labor you’re …
Natural disasters can occur at a moment’s notice and leave a trail of destruction in their wake. Cleaning up afterward can take many weeks’ worth of effort and even longer if you don’t have the right machinery. That’s where mobile generators come in. Power lines are especially vulnerable during a tropical storm or runaway fire, and …
The impact of a major storm on your business could be disastrous. Beyond the cost of repairs, you might lose a small fortune if you are forced to close for a significant amount of time. The bigger the storm, the greater the financial toll. CNN estimates that Hurricane Harvey caused between $25 billion and $35 …
If your home or business was hit hard by a major storm, it’s easy to assume that it won’t happen again. But power outages can happen at any time, and a storm isn’t the only factor that can cause them. Even heat waves can cause lengthy power outages – and the longer they last, the …
Popular Mechanics reports that in 2011, storms across the United States caused 21 million people to experience power interruptions of longer than 24 hours. With that in mind, keeping an emergency backup power system at hand is not a luxury; it’s a necessity that far too many people overlook. When mulling over the idea of …
Temporary power equipment is a convenient, effective way to keep the lights on during an emergency. One portable generator goes a long way; depending on the wattage of your system, you could power up anything from a small home to an entire business park. Playing around with that kind of power, without the knowledge or …
It’s no secret that mold poses a serious health risk, and dehumidification is often necessary to address the problem. If you’re thinking about renting or buying a dehumidifier in San Francisco, you may be wondering if reducing the humidity levels in your home could have adverse health effects. The truth is that dehumidifying your living …
Dealing with moisture damage in your home? You’ve probably stumbled on the words “desiccant dehumidifier” during your search for the perfect solution. You may have also come across advertorials about overpriced desiccant dehumidifiers that are more fluff than function. But if you find the right system for your needs, there’s no better way to reduce …
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