Houston – A Houston-based company has developed a revolutionary backup power solution that bypasses common generator installation hurdles while keeping essential home systems running during outages.
The Bronco Power Boost, created by local inventor “Bronco” Billy Whittaker, offers homeowners an alternative to traditional whole-home generators that often face permit denials due to lot line restrictions and easement issues.
“I used to install whole home generators and had three of them denied permits all in one week,” Bronco Billy said. “I literally woke up at three in the morning and knew I had to develop something different.”
Innovative Power Management
The system, now manufactured in Houston, features six dedicated circuits powering crucial home elements including refrigerators, garage doors, living room outlets, lights, and ceiling fans. Quality Home Products, which recently partnered with Bronco Power, demonstrates the system’s capabilities in their headquarters.
During a recent demonstration, the transition from grid power to Bronco Power took less than a second, with barely a flicker of interruption to running electronics and lighting systems.
Meeting Houston’s Unique Power Needs
Tom Schiebelhut from Quality Home Products highlights how the system addresses specific regional challenges. “When we have outages, it gets really hot here in Houston. The system includes a specially designed low-wattage air conditioning unit that keeps rooms relatively mild without draining the battery quickly,” he said.
The company designed the system to be mounted either in garages or on home exteriors, preferably adjacent to electrical panels. This placement flexibility helps overcome the installation restrictions that often prevent traditional generator installations.
Practical Home Solutions
The Bronco Power Boost particularly shines in maintaining essential modern conveniences during outages. The system powers:
Refrigeration systems to prevent food spoilage
Wi-Fi and communication devices
Essential lighting and ceiling fans
Garage door operations
Small appliances like coffee makers
Quality Home Products tested the system extensively before bringing it to market. “For the first six months, we offered it to our 400+ employees, including my mother,” Schiebelhut explained. “They’ve had nothing but great reviews, with the essentials staying on without interruption during multiple monthly outages.”
The company currently maintains inventory that is ready for installation, with typical setup times around one week. As hurricane season approaches, the locally manufactured system offers Houston residents a practical solution to power outage concerns.
The partnership between Bronco Power and Quality Home Products fills a specific market gap. The system serves homeowners who can’t utilize traditional generators, solar installations, or whole-home battery systems due to property restrictions or environmental factors.
Right now, Quality Home Products has a special for Houston Life viewers: those who purchase a 7.5 Bronco Power Boost or larger will get a FREE portable air conditioning unit. Call 713-QUALITY (713-782-5489). Learn more online at qualitytx.com.
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