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You’ve Got the Power: 4 Benefits of Standby Generators vs. Portable Generators


4 Benefits of Standby Generators vs. Portable GeneratorsSummer storm season in New Jersey is officially upon us, and with it comes flooding, falling trees, and power outages. Luckily, generators will help keep your home running, while also keeping it comfortable even while the power is out. But can you rely on a portable generator, or is it smarter to install a home standby generator? Deciding on a standby generator vs. portable generator is an important choice. The experts at Raynor Services have come up with four benefits of having a generator—and why a standby generator is a smarter, safer, more effective choice—so your home will be able to weather any storm!

Keep Your Home Powered While Keeping It Safe

Unlike a portable generator which sits in a room uncovered, a standby generator is enclosed in a safe container. This makes it significantly safer. A portable generator also contains hot, exposed parts. A standby generator is a safer option, making it the best generator option for homes with children and/or pets.

Power the Appliances You Actually Need During a Storm

When a summer storm hits, if you want your home to be fully functional, a standby generator is the way to go. Although a portable generator is able to power lights and small appliances—with the help of extension cords—they are not able to power the things you really want during a storm, like air conditioning, heating, refrigerators, or sump pumps. In order to power the appliances in your home that will make weathering a storm easier, you need a standby generator.

Provide Cleaner Energy to Electronics

One factor to consider when comparing a standby generator vs. a portable generator is the quality of the energy produced. Even if a portable generator is able to power your home’s larger appliances, it does not deliver an energy that is clean, putting your appliances at risk of getting damaged. Fortunately, standby generators supply appliances with clean energy—and will supply it consistently—so you can rest easy knowing that they’ll remain in a healthy condition and will operate efficiently for the entire time your power is out.

Enjoy Easier and Safer Operation

Sure, a portable generator enables you to move it from location to location, but standby generators don’t need additional equipment or fuel storage. Plus, unlike with a portable generator, which requires homeowners to turn it on and off manually, standby generators will turn on as soon as a power outage occurs. So homeowners can just sit back, relax, and enjoy their fully functioning home—no matter how bad it’s storming outside!

Reap the Benefits of a Long-Term Investment

Just like you renovate a kitchen or finish a basement, installing a standby generator can increase its resale value. So not only will you get to enjoy the many benefits of a standby generator, you’ll also get a return on investment when you sell your home.

With storm season brewing up in New Jersey, there’s no need to feel powerless when the lights go out—just call Raynor Services in Mount Holly, NJ instead! With home standby generator sales, installations, maintenance, and monitoring, we’ll provide you with power you need to feel comfortable and safe all storm season long. Contact us today to schedule your home generator appointment!

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