Many homeowners around the country have made the decision to install a generator or purchase a portable generator for their home. It’s no secret, most people want their day-to-day lives to be uninterrupted when weather-related outages inevitably strike. With smart televisions, electronics, and now the need for internet connectivity for those working from home, it’s clear why generators are such an important feature for your home.
There are two options when it comes to generators. Standby generators, or stationary generators, are traditionally found outside of homes or sometimes in commercial areas, and are installed by professionals. Portable home generators, on the other hand, offer a flexible pricing option for generating power. When deciding between a portable vs standby generator in your home, it is important to understand what you are getting in terms of performance from each. Take a look below to find out which generator system is right for you.
Benefits of a portable generator:
Portable generators are a cost-effective alternative to standby systems. For smaller homes, or for people who don’t need their entire home’s energy restored immediately, they are extremely useful for getting your essential electronics and appliances back in action. Portable generators can be easily stationed and transported around the outside of your home, and they don’t take up nearly as much space as large home-units do. This is especially convenient for those with smaller yards or lawns. One thing to note when it comes to portable generators, they require manual start up when the power goes out, as opposed to standby generators that automatically turn on once the power goes out.
Benefits of a standby generator:
Perhaps the greatest benefit of standby generators is that they power up automatically. In contrast to portable generators, there is no manual start up required. Since standby generators run off your home’s natural gas or liquid propane line, there is also no need for refueling. In the event of a storm, portable generators also can produce certain safety hazards. Standby units can run uninterrupted for days, have an incredibly large fuel supply, and do not require coverings as portable home generators do in inclement weather.
Standby generators also are able to power everything in your house, as portable generators only generate enough power to turn on selected appliances. When your home loses power, you often lose access to your most home’s most integral systems, including your water, heaters, refrigerators, and more. A standby generator, installed by the professionals at Raynor, will ensure that doesn’t happen.
When it comes to your home’s electrical needs it is important to be prepared in the event that your power goes out. Our expert team at Raynor Services has provided professional generator installations and maintenance checks in southern New Jersey homes for over 25 years. We offer customizable solutions to meet the energy needs of each customer based on their unique situations. We even provide emergency heating services to ensure you stay warm during the cold winters. Ready to install a standby generator today? Give us a call at (609) 845-3460 to get started!
