Recreational Inverter - UP TO 2,200 WATTS
Suited to run these at the same time: Refrigerator (700W), laptop (200W), 5-10 lights (250W), smartphone charger (20W), home security system (100W)
Midsized Inverter - UP TO 3,500 WATTS
Suited to run these at the same time: Refrigerator (700W), laptop (200W), 5-10 lights (250W), smartphone charger (20W), home security system (100W). PLUS: air conditioner (1,000W) OR ONE OF THESE: Toaster oven (1,200W), hair dryer (1,200W), washing machine (1,200W), space heater (1,500W), coffee maker (1,000W)
Large Inverter or Portable - UP TO 7,500 WATTS
Suited to run these at the same time: Refrigerator (700W), laptop (200W), 5-10 lights (250W), smartphone charger 20W, home security system (100W), air conditioner (1,000W). PLUS: Household / Farm pump (1,250W), sump pump (900W), and gas or propane furnace (800W) OR ONE OF THESE: 8-inch burner on an electric range (2,000W), dishwasher (1,500W)
Home Standby - UP TO 20,000 WATTS
Suited to run everything in your house at the same
The typical household loses power once or twice a year for an average of about 3 hours, but some power outages, such as those caused by extreme weather, can last for days or even weeks.
When they do, homeowners can face a long list of inconveniences and expenses.
A generator is a first line of defense against these problems. But with models ranging from small recreational units that cost a few hundred dollars and can power a single appliance to standby models that can cost $5,000 and power an entire house, choosing a generator can be daunting.
Experience Frequent Power Outages
Even worse, these outages are sometimes prolonged. This also applies if you live in an area prone to severe weather events.
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You Have Occasional Outages Sometimes they're sustained, but not typically, and you don’t want to spend thousands on a home standby generator.
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You Rarely Lose Power
Even so, you want a generator for some peace of mind.
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