What is an “Orphan Generator”? And why it could put Houston homes at risk during an outage

HOUSTON – Houston homeowners rely on standby generators more than ever — especially after repeated storms, extreme heat, and unexpected power outages. But many people don’t realize their generator may be what experts call an “orphan generator.”

On a recent episode of Houston Life, we visited with Andrew Spitzmueller, founder of GenPro, to explain what orphan generators are, why they’re common in Houston, and how they can fail at the worst possible moment.

What exactly is an orphan generator?

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