When it’s time to buy an ancillary power for a home, most people think first of portable generators. That’s because portable generators are typically smaller, cheaper and sold at most home centers, hardware stores and big-box retailers, making them much more visible options for most consumers. But while portable generators certainly have their place and function in certain situations, for home use, a home backup power system gives homeowners much greater peace of mind as well as significantly greater ease of use. Here’s a quick overview of the primary advantages a home backup power system offers over a portable generator:
- A home backup power system, or automatic generator, is installed permanently outside your home so you and your loved ones are protected from deadly carbon monoxide gas. In fact, breathing in this odorless, colorless gas is a primary cause of portable generator-related deaths each year.
- Automatic backup generators use your home’s existing natural gas lines or LP fuel supply, making them less costly to run than portable generators. Plus, there’s no need to store fuel or refill the generator. And, you never come in contact with messy fuels.
- An automatic generator is just that- automatic! That means it can turn itself on even when you’re away and turn itself off when power is reinstated. It’s designed to work seamlessly with your existing power system unlike portable generators that must be turned on and off and continually monitored while in use.
- Automatic systems are more powerful and can be configured to handle greater loads than portable generators.
- Because they’re wired directly to your home’s electrical system, there’s no need to run power cords around your home or through open windows. A portable generator must be wheeled into place whenever it’s needed, filled with smelly fuels and connected via a maze of extension cords to the appliances in your home that need power.
- An automatic generator functions without human intervention or monitoring, making them an ideal choice for every home and every homeowner, regardless of age, disability or skill level.
- Finally, even the American Red Cross says that when it comes to home safety, an automatic backup generator is the preferred and safer choice over a portable generator because they are “better suited for providing backup power to the home.”
Both portable and automatic home generators can provide a source of power when the electricity goes out. But when it comes to sheer safety, convenience and overall peace of mind, it’s easy to see why an automatic backup generator is a better choice.
An investment in a backup power system is an investment in your family’s well-being. And thanks to advances in design and technology, automatic generators have become more affordable for many homeowners. Today, leading manufacturers like Generac and others offer a wide variety of systems to suit a broad range of budgets. At Corbin Electrical Services, we can help you choose the generator that’s best for your needs. Give us a call today at (732) 536-0444 to learn more and schedule a free in home estimate.