Choosing a Portable Generator:
There are four types of portable generators, Professional, Emergency, Recreational, and Solar.

Professional Generators:
Professional Generators are designed and built with commercial-quality components that are designed to run on a continual, daily basis. With the necessary features like hour meters, lifting eyes and GFCI outlets. Their durability and robust components mean they can handle more wear and tear than non-professional units. Fueled by gasoline or diesel, professional generators deliver up t0 19 kilowatts of electricity.

Emergency Portable Generators:
Emergency Portable Generators, also known as backup generators, feature more powerful engines that are designed to restore power to critical appliances like refrigerators, washing machines, and garage door openers. Durable and affordable, emergency generators come equipped with larger fuel tanks that enable it to run for hours without interruption. Fueled by gasoline or dual fuel, these backup generators deliver up to 17 kilowatts of power.

Recreational Generators:
Recreational Generators are light, relatively quiet, and easy to take with you on your next outdoor activities. RV owners, campers, and other outdoor enthusiasts are quickly discovering how convenient recreational generators are. These generators are quiet, yet powerful enough to run both the essential and sensitive electronics like laptops and smartphones. These generators are fueled by gasoline to deliver 8 watts to 6 kilowatts of power.

Solar Powered Generators:
Solar Powered Generators not only powers your electronics but powers itself. Since they don't have exhaust, they are the only generators that can be used indoors. Using a battery to store power, these generators deliver between 8 watts and 2 kilowatts of power.

To properly size a portable generator you’ll need to determine how much power you’ll need and for how long. While determining the wattage of every appliance you'll want to power at one time, which will be the maximum load on the generator.

Whole House Generator:
Whole House Generator: A whole-house generator is the ultimate safety net for your family and home in a power outage. Unlike a home-standby or portable generator, a whole-house generator ensures there is no interruption to the power. Fueled by natural gas, liquefied petroleum, or diesel, a whole-house generator is powered by a liquid-cooled engine that delivers between 22 to 60 kilowatts (kW) of electricity. Read More

Home Standby Generator:
Regarded for their low price tag, ease of installation, and serviceability, the standard Home Standby Generator will be your best bet for small to medium-sized homes. When a power outage occurs, the first things to go are the food in your fridge, the comfort of your family, and productivity at work. That's why getting a home standby generator for backup power is easily one of the best investments you can make for your home. Read More