How to Prepare Your Houston Home for Storm Season with Backup Power Solutions

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Jul 30, 2025
2 min read

When Texas storm season hits, power outages become more than an inconvenience but they threaten your comfort, safety, and peace of mind. A professionally installed backup power system ensures your family stays powered through hurricanes, tropical storms, and grid failures. At Elios, Houston’s trusted certified installer, we guide you through every step to deliver seamless, code-compliant backup energy solutions tailored to your home’s needs.

Elios Certified Technician installed a Generac Standby Backup Generator

1. Initial Consultation: Understanding Your Needs

Your journey begins with a free on-site consultation from an Elios expert. We discuss your outage history, essential circuits (HVAC, refrigerator, medical devices, lighting), and budget to craft a solution that matches your lifestyle. This personalized approach sets the stage for reliable, long-term power protection.

2. Energy Load Analysis: Right-Sizing Your System

Next, our licensed electricians perform a detailed energy load analysis, calculating your home’s running and surge wattage requirements. By quantifying both peak and average demands, we recommend the ideal standby generator capacity or battery backup (e.g., 10 kWh, 20 kWh) to keep your critical loads running seamlessly.

3. Installation & Compliance: Safe, Code-Compliant Setup

Elios delivers safe and compliant installations by handling every technical detail:

Permits & Inspections: We secure local permits and coordinate final approvals.
Transfer Switch Wiring: Our UL-listed switches prevent dangerous backfeed and ensure automatic power transfer in under 10 seconds.
Fuel-Line & Electrical Connections: Whether natural gas, propane, or hybrid solar, our installations meet NEC/NFPA 70 codes.

The result is a turnkey standby generator or battery system installed by certified Generac, Kohler, and Bronco Power Boost professionals, ready for any outage.

4. Ongoing Maintenance: Keeping Your System Storm-Ready

To ensure long-term reliability, Elios offers tailored maintenance plans:

Annual Tune-Ups: Oil/filter changes, spark-plug checks, and load-bank testing.
Quarterly Inspections: Battery health, transfer-switch calibration, and safety audits.
24/7 Emergency Support: Rapid response if you ever need assistance during a blackout.

Our proactive service prevents unexpected failures and extends the life of your investment.

5. Flexible Financing: Affordable Peace of Mind

Worried about upfront costs? Elios matches you with flexible financing options, including low-interest loans, zero-down programs, and guidance on federal tax credits and local rebates. We make premium standby generators, battery backups, and hybrid solar systems accessible without compromising on quality or performance.

6. Customer Support & Education: A Partnership for Life

Elios goes beyond installation. We provide lasting customer support and education:

Hands-On Training: Live demos of system operation, safety checks, and user manuals.
Video Tutorials & FAQs: Easy-to-follow guides for troubleshooting.
Regular Check-Ins: Quarterly follow-up calls to answer questions and review performance.

You gain a lifelong partner who empowers you with knowledge and responsive service, so you’re never left in the dark.

Why Houston Chooses Elios for Backup Power

Local Expertise: Decades serving Houston & southeast Texas.
Certified Installers: Generac, Kohler, Bronco Power Boost and many other partnerships.
Customized Solutions: From portable generators to full hybrid systems.
Transparent Pricing: No hidden fees, detailed quotes before work begins.
Comprehensive Support: Maintenance plans, financing, and 24/7 emergency service.