--- title: RALCO's Blog | Generators description: Generators | Blogs by Rene Lachapelle Jr., President of RALCO Electric in MA and RI --- [![RALCO_Electric](https://blog.ralcoelectric.com/hubfs/RALCO_Electric_September2019%20Theme/images/logo-ralco.png)](https://www.ralcoelectric.com/) [![RALCO_Electric](https://blog.ralcoelectric.com/hubfs/RALCO_Electric_September2019%20Theme/images/logo-ralcoStacked.jpg)](https://www.ralcoelectric.com/) [508-679-3363](tel:508-679-3363) # RALCO's Blog ## [When's the Best Time to Buy a Standby Home Generator?](https://blog.ralcoelectric.com/best-time-to-buy-a-generator) Posted by [RALCO Electric](https://blog.ralcoelectric.com/author/ralco-electric) on Jun 7, 2017 2:22:17 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![couple deciding when to buy a home generator.jpg](https://blog.ralcoelectric.com/hubfs/couple%20deciding%20when%20to%20buy%20a%20home%20generator.jpg) ](https://blog.ralcoelectric.com/best-time-to-buy-a-generator)   One question we're asked all the time is *when's the best time to buy a generator?* You might get a different answer depending on who you ask, but **it really comes down to where you live.** Here in the Northeast, we’re susceptible to hurricanes from June until the end of November. So around here, early Spring might be your best bet --- perhaps March or April. But one thing is certain: the absolute worst time to buy a generator is shortly before, during, or immediately after a major storm. [Read More](https://blog.ralcoelectric.com/best-time-to-buy-a-generator) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ralcoelectric.com/best-time-to-buy-a-generator#comments-listing) Topics: [Home Tips](https://blog.ralcoelectric.com/topic/home-tips), [Generators](https://blog.ralcoelectric.com/topic/generators) ## [Our Guide to Choosing the Right Home Generator](https://blog.ralcoelectric.com/choosing-the-right-home-generator-guide) Posted by [RALCO Electric](https://blog.ralcoelectric.com/author/ralco-electric) on Apr 21, 2017 3:33:30 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Home generator | Ralco Electric | Massachusetts.jpg](https://blog.ralcoelectric.com/hubfs/Home%20generator%20%7C%20Ralco%20Electric%20%7C%20Massachusetts.jpg) ](https://blog.ralcoelectric.com/choosing-the-right-home-generator-guide)   Generators can be a lifesaver when the power goes out. They’ll keep your refrigerator running and your phone and laptop charged up --- among many other things. Don’t be one of the thousands of people who buy a home generator after the storm hits. Get prepared early instead. Generator sales spike immediately after a storm, and many people pick one hastily that doesn’t meet their needs. Use this guide to get ahead of the game.   [Read More](https://blog.ralcoelectric.com/choosing-the-right-home-generator-guide) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.ralcoelectric.com/choosing-the-right-home-generator-guide#comments-listing) Topics: [Generators](https://blog.ralcoelectric.com/topic/generators) [All posts](https://blog.ralcoelectric.com/all) ## Tips and Advice ### On Residential & Commercial Generators From Rene Lachapelle Jr. and his team at RALCO Electric. ![RALCO_Electric](https://blog.ralcoelectric.com/hubfs/RALCO_Electric_September2019%20Theme/images/RALCO-ELECTRIC-MA-RI-RENE-LACHAPELLE-PRESIDENT.png) ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Recent Posts ### Posts by Topic - [Community (6)](https://blog.ralcoelectric.com/topic/community) - [Volunteering (5)](https://blog.ralcoelectric.com/topic/volunteering) - [Construction Projects (3)](https://blog.ralcoelectric.com/topic/construction-projects) - [Company Culture (2)](https://blog.ralcoelectric.com/topic/company-culture) - [Energy Saving (2)](https://blog.ralcoelectric.com/topic/energy-saving) - [Generators (2)](https://blog.ralcoelectric.com/topic/generators) - [Home Tips (2)](https://blog.ralcoelectric.com/topic/home-tips) - [Spears Manufacturing (1)](https://blog.ralcoelectric.com/topic/spears-manufacturing) - [Tee Off with Tedy (1)](https://blog.ralcoelectric.com/topic/tee-off-with-tedy) [see all](https://blog.ralcoelectric.com/topic/generators#) [![RALCO_Electric](https://blog.ralcoelectric.com/hubfs/RALCO_Electric_September2019%20Theme/images/logo-ralco-clear.png)](https://www.ralcoelectric.com/) Generator Sales, Installation & Maintenance in Massachusetts & Rhode Island ## QUICK LINK ## OUR OFFICE - ©2019 RALCO Electric & Generator 101 State Rd, Westport, MA 02790 - ** MA (508) 679-3363 - RI (401)490-3113 - ** info@ralcoelectric.com