No one likes to be without power at their house — food in your fridge may go bad, the sump pump doesn’t work, your heat or AC won’t work, and more. But if the power doesn’t often go out, you may not need a whole-home generator. Automatic or standby generators can take up space in your lawn, they are typically more expensive than portable generators, and they are a permanent fixture of your yard. So when you want peace of mind that certain appliances can still be powered during an outage, you may want to stick with a portable generator.
Because portable generators are smaller and weigh less than standby generators, they are a more convenient option. Some units come with a handle and wheels, increasing their mobility and convenience. If you want to simply power some tools in your garage, a portable generator is a great choice. If the power goes out and you need to plug it into a circuit, it’s easy to do that as well.
Standby generators, even though they provide automatic power during an outage, require professional installation. Portable generators simply require the fuel and oil to run them, they need to be connected, and then turned on. Portable generators are either turned on with a recoil mechanism or with an electric start button.
If you’re looking forward to some camping trips this summer, a portable generator will ensure that you have all of the essential comforts no matter where you are. Depending on the size, a generator for your RV can keep a refrigerator running, the AC, a television, radio, lights, coffee maker, and more. Aside from camping trips, a portable generator can also be used for tailgating, at sporting events, outdoor weddings, construction projects, and more.
Heat, air conditioning, refrigerator and freezer, lights, stove/oven, and sump pump are all pretty essential home systems or appliances and a portable generator is typically big enough to power them all, but again, it depends on the size. If you want to keep a microwave, TVs, and other smaller appliances running during an outage, you may need a larger generator. However, in a pinch, most portable generators will allow you to maintain your daily routines.
While there is a wide range of prices for portable generators (between $500-$5,000), you can save a considerable amount of money by going with a smaller portable generator than with a standby. If you’re not looking to power your whole home and want to keep the cost down, a portable generator is a great choice.
Whether you’re using it to ensure your home has power and remains safe during a bad storm, or if you’re simply using it to power tools in your garage, a portable generator offers a variety of benefits to fit your needs and budget. At Generator Mart, we offer a wide selection of the best brands (MultiQuip, Mi-T-M, Onan, Kohler), fuel types, sizes, and a range of accessories. Get in touch with our experts today if you have any questions.