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Disadvantages of Portable Generators

Don't forget you have to be at home to take any of these steps!

• You have to find the generator. How do you do that? It's dark. Does it have gasoline in it? Do you have a full gas can on hand? Is the oil in it? Does it start? Do you have to pull-start repeatedly?
  
• Has the unit been stored for a long period or dropped after it was last used? This could result in the loss of the residual magnetic field.
  
• You must physically move the generator from storage to the area where you will manually start it. You hope it starts. While it runs you need to fill it up frequently during an extended outage. How much fuel would you have to store for a few days of back-up power?  
• You must connect the generator to the electrical service outlet if you have one installed. Do you know how to connect it? If not, start looking for extension cords; assuming it's not a flood.
• You must manually transfer electrical loads to restore power to selected circuits. You must make certain the circuits are isolated from the rest of the electrical panel. You must be absolutely certain that you have disconnected the service main breaker. That is the only way to prevent dangerous "back-feed" from causing injury or fatality.
• When the utility power returns you must begin disconnecting, reconnecting, and putting things back in storage for next time.

The solution to these problems is a Stand-By Generator!

With a Stand-By Generator, your power will return within seconds of an outage, keeping your home and your family safe and secure. Because it’s fully automatic, your Stand-By Generator will produce electricity as soon as it senses a power outage - 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, even if you're away. Head over to our Stand-by Generator page for more information!