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Why backup power matters here
Spring thunderstorms, summer derechos and winter ice regularly knock out power across Henry and Rock Island counties. Outages that last hours — or days — can mean flooded basements, frozen pipes and spoiled food.
Who benefits most
Homes with sump pumps, well pumps, medical equipment, home offices or family members who are sensitive to heat or cold benefit most from reliable backup power.
Standby vs. portable
A standby generator starts automatically within seconds and can power your whole home. A portable generator with a properly installed inlet and transfer switch or interlock is a lower-cost way to keep essentials running. Never back-feed through an outlet.
Sizing your generator
We list what you want to run during an outage — furnace, sump pump, fridge, well pump, AC — and size the generator and transfer switch to match.
Talk it through
Not sure which option fits? Call RP Electric at (309) 489-6549. We'll help you decide and install it safely.