Portable Generator or Standby Generator?
- cyoandrys83
- 17 minutes ago
- 2 min read
Ask Yourself These Questions Before You Decide
When the power goes out at 2:00 AM during a storm...
Do I really want to wake up, get dressed, go outside in the rain, pull a heavy generator out of the garage, connect extension cords or a power inlet, and start it manually?
Am I comfortable leaving my family without power while I spend 15–30 minutes setting everything up?
Do I want to store multiple gasoline cans in my garage all year long?
During a major hurricane, will I be able to find gasoline when thousands of other people are looking for it too?
Am I prepared to wait in long lines at gas stations, or even drive miles searching for fuel after a storm?
Am I willing to shut the generator down every few hours to refuel it, especially in the middle of the night?
If my portable generator won't start after sitting for months, what will my family do?
If it's raining, windy, or unsafe outside, do I really want to be handling gasoline and starting a generator?
Do I know that a portable generator must never be operated inside a garage, porch, or enclosed area because of the deadly risk of carbon monoxide?
Am I comfortable knowing that most portable generators are intended for temporary backup and usually require more frequent refueling and manual attention than a permanently installed standby generator?
Now ask yourself one final question:
How much are convenience, safety, and peace of mind worth to my family?
If you answered "No" to several of these questions, a permanently installed standby generator may be the right investment for your home.
A standby generator starts automatically within seconds of a power outage, runs on natural gas or propane, protects your home even when you're away, and keeps your family safe and comfortable without the stress of manual setup.
The best backup system isn't the cheapest one—it's the one you'll actually be able to depend on when your family needs it most.
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