Why You Shouldn't Wait Until Fall to Install a Generator in Texas
If you live in East Texas, you already know: our weather doesn’t wait for convenience—and neither should you.
While many homeowners in Longview, Tyler, and surrounding areas think fall is the “ideal” time to start thinking about backup power, the reality is that waiting could leave your home vulnerable to some of the most disruptive weather of the year.
Here’s why you should consider installing your standby generator
now -
not later.
1. Late Summer Is Peak Outage Season in East Texas
Although fall brings its own storm systems, August and September often deliver extreme heat and severe thunderstorms that can overload the power grid.
Hurricane season also peaks during this window. And while we’re inland, storms from the Gulf often push into East Texas, knocking out power across Longview, Marshall, Shreveport, and more.
Waiting until fall may mean you miss your window entirely.
2. Installations Take Time—And So Does Permitting
A professional standby generator installation isn’t an overnight process. It includes:
- Site inspection and sizing
- Permits and utility coordination
- Concrete pad pouring (if needed)
- Full install and transfer switch hookup
- Final inspections and startup
In busy seasons, waitlists grow fast. If you wait until fall to start the process, your system may not be operational until
well into winter—or even later.
3. Inventory Runs Tight
Standby generators, especially trusted brands like Briggs & Stratton and Kohler, can move quickly in Texas markets.
Once temperatures spike or a major storm hits, many suppliers sell out or experience backlogs. That means even if you're ready, the unit you need might not be.
At
MALL Energy Home, we stock popular whole-home models right here in East Texas, but availability can change fast.
4. Protect Your Summer Comfort
July and August in East Texas routinely see triple-digit temperatures. Power loss during this time isn’t just inconvenient—it’s dangerous.
Without A/C, your home can heat up fast. Food spoils, appliances fail, and heat-sensitive family members are at serious risk.
The best time to install your generator is when you don’t need it yet—not during an emergency.
5. Your Schedule Is More Flexible Now
Once school starts, schedules tighten. Holidays sneak up. By the time you remember you wanted backup power, the weather may already be turning cold.
Summer is the perfect time to check this major item off your home preparedness list, before things get hectic.
Why East Texas Homeowners Choose MALL Energy Home
We’re local. We know this region—and we only serve this region.
With over a decade in business and decades of combined experience among our team, we’ve helped hundreds of families across Longview, Tyler, Marshall, Shreveport, and beyond power their homes safely and reliably.
We offer:
- Free, no-pressure consultations
- Expert sizing and installation
- Service and support long after the sale
24/7 emergency repairs and maintenance plans
Don’t Wait for the Storm. Be Ready Now.
If you’re considering standby power for your home, the worst thing you can do is wait too long.
Contact MALL Energy Home today and let our team guide you through your options. We'll size your generator properly, install it professionally, and make sure you're protected—before the next outage hits.
