Finding the Right Home Generator For You
Start by thinking about which household items your family would need during a power outage to stay comfortable and safe. The number of appliances or electrical loads it takes to power these things will determine the size of the and cost of your generator.
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Types of home generators and what they'll power:
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Select-Circuit Home Generators: Power For Essential Appliances
These cost-effective generators will power your home’s basics and get you comfortably through a power outage. They'll power up to 10 electrical loads — including the fridge, some lights, a television and a microwave.
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Managed Whole-House Power Generators: More Power In a Smaller Footprint
Equipped with either Amplify or Symphony II, two of the industry's smartest power management systems, these smaller, more affordable generator systems can power all of your home's electrical needs — including up to two air conditioners.
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Whole-House Generators: Maximum Backup Power Needs
The best generator solution for extra-large and luxury homes, they will power an array of high-wattage appliances – from double ovens to hot tubs – with the performance you'd expect from commercial generators.
Propane vs. Natural Gas Home Generators
The fuel that powers your home is usually the best choice to power your standby generator.
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Step 1: Select the fuel type that powers your home currently
Step 2: Choose the appliances you want your home generator to power
Tip: Essential appliances typically include: furnace, sump pump, well pump, garage door opener, lights.
Appliances Selected
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Based on the quantity and type of appliances you have selected, we configured the wattage for your generator.
Recommended Wattage
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Using your selected wattage, we built in a 20% buffer in case you have more items to power.
Should you consider a portable generator?
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When wattage needed is low enough, a portable generator might be a better suited option.
