News & Tips From the Hale YES Team
What is the Difference Between Maintenance & Warranty?
Believe it our not, there is a difference between a maintenance and a warranty. A warranty can cover the cost of defective replacement parts while maintenance can be as simple as changing the oil in your generator.
Do Your Homework Before Hiring a Contractor
Not all contractors are created equal. Do your homework on contractors before you hire them to work on your home. By being informed on what your rights are as a consumer you can better protect yourself from shady contractors.
Storm Fun? Think Ahead to Ease the Stress!
Storm prep doesn’t have to be all about food and water. What will your family do after the storm? Back-yard BBQs, fishing trips, and board games can all help reduce stress for the family when the roads are not safe for travel.
Preparing Food Before the Storm
Long lines and less than ideal parking spots are part of the shopping experience when strong storms are coming. If you're like us, you would rather avoid the lines and chaos. That's why we have put together some helpful tips to prepare for the storm.
Back to School and Storm Prep
Each August Virginia offers Tax-Free Weekend for back to school supplies and Hurricane Preparedness. Need ideas for your list? We have you covered with ideas to help you prepare for the Tax Free Weekend.
Cost Savings of Installing a Generator During Construction of a New Home
It’s the smart thing to do! Installing a Generac Home Standby Generator during the construction process results in significant savings for the homeowner. Find out the benefit of adding a generator to your home construction.
Freezing Rain, Sleet, and Ice Safety
Weather in Virginia can change in a moment’s notice. When the temperatures begin to drop ice becomes a safety threat. There are many ways to check the weather for the day from radio, to different weather apps. Staying informed will help you and your family stay safe.
2016-18 Teen Staff Participant: Ian Wolfe
Dinwiddie’s Teen Staffing Programs allows teens to gain valuable work experience in the fields they wish to make careers. Hale’s believes in giving teenagers early work experience that will help them develop career skills they can use for the rest of their lives.
Wind, Weather, and Fire Safety
Ever wonder why Firefighters watch the silent ways nature works? Why is atmospheric pressure so important to weather, wind and fire? Wind can do many things, good and bad. Wind can cool us down, heat us up and it all depends on the atmospheric pressure and jet streams.
Wind Safety
Winds can cause dangerous situations any time of the year. Learn how you can be prepared when the wind starts blowing with this helpful guide to Wind Safety.
Fall Safety Tips
Stay protected this fall as you come indoors with a few helpful tips from Central Virginia's Leading Generac Automatic Standby Generator Dealer!
Let’s Climb a Tree!
What fun to climb trees! No matter the season, tree climbing is a rite of passage for kids of all ages. Trees give us a place to dream, peace to reflect on life and the sheer height to make the world seem able to be conquered in one leap. Before we climb that tree, there are several precautions we should take to keep us safe and able to climb many more trees.
Tropical Winds and Hurricanes
Tropical Storms and Hurricanes can pack a hurt on Central Virginia causing power outages that occur rapidly and remain for days and in some cases weeks. Whether we are looking at a Tropical Storm or a Hurricane aiming at Virginia, we need to be prepared before the storm!
What is Electrical Backfeeding?
Did you plug up your portable generator and things in your home burn up? Did you see the news where a power lineman was killed working on a line that had been energized? These situations and many more could be a result of back feeding.
Hale’s Storm Response Protocol
Preparing to meet your needs, Hale’s has the Generac Generator Emergency Response Protocol to get you back up and running in no time!
Generator Placement? Not Sure Where to Start?
Generator placement is usually the last thing when it comes to installing a Generac Generator, but it is a vital step in the process. Our professionals at Hales will explain the different guidelines when placing a generator, helping make the process easier for you.
Portable Power for Summertime Fun
Generac’s Portable Inverter Generators are lighter and quieter than your standard portable generator. They are great for camping and tailgating. Where will you take you Generac Portable Inverter Generator
Trained, Tested and Thorough Technicians
The technical staff of Hale's Electrical Service is always capable of completing any installation, servicing, or repairs necessary thanks to our rigorous training program. We can assure you that each of our technicians has taken the steps needed to become fully certified to service or repair your warranted Generac Generator.
Power? Does Your Electricity Give You Peace of Mind?
This holiday season, don't let bad weather put a damper on your celebrations. How does it sound to have your festivities ruined by a sudden lack of power within your home? This terrible situation can be easily avoided by deciding to back-up your home with a Generac generator from Hale's Electrical Service.
Prepare Early!
Peak Hurricane Season in Central Virginia starts mid-August and ends mid-October. Most people are more concerned about Back-to-School and Labor Day and keep hurricanes in the back of the mind. Be prepared for the storm when it hits.
