Portable Generators

Home Emergency Generators

Emergency generators for home use come in two basic types: smaller, portable emergency generators and standby emergency generators. There also are inverters, which are not emergency generators but may meet your needs. The source of backup power emergency generator you ultimately choose will be determined your power requirements.

 

Portable Emergency Generators for Home

Emergency Generators for Home Portable emergency generators for home are fueled by gas or diesel and portable emergency generators for home include 120-volt power outlets. When the portable emergency generator is running at home, you can plug home appliances and home tools directly into these outlets. Some portable emergency generators also include 240-volt outlets. Portable emergency generators for home are versatile. Use a portable emergency generator for:

  • emergency power at home,
  • power on jobsites, or in remote locations
  • for recreational purposes at home and boating or camping.


Standby Emergency Generators for Home

Emergency Generators for Home Standby home emergency generators are fueled by liquid propane or natural gas. The number of circuits to which standby emergency generators for home can provide power and the number of home appliances you can run with standby emergency generators is determined by the power capacity of that home emergency generator.

Standby emergency generators for home are about the same size as a central air conditioner. A home standby emergency generator may cost $1,500 or, some standby emergency generators for home, $15,000 or more. The greater the standby home emergency generators power capacity, the higher the cost.

 
 
 

Home Emergency Generators Features


With a home portable emergency generators, or a standby emergency generators for home, there are some useful features and accessories to consider.

Wheeled Frames: Portable emergency generators for home can be transported. Small emergency generators are light and larger portable emergency generators may have wheels.

Noise: Portable emergency generators are not necessarily quiet. Some portable and home standby emergency generators offer noise reduction for home.

Weather Protection: Make sure either portable emergency generators, or standby emergency generators you purchase are suited for the climate.