There is an easy answer to the question of why we need to have a generator.
Piece of mind.
In this day and age, there are more occurrences of severe storms resulting in loss of power.
There are reports on the news about these storms regularly, and they are occurring more and more often.
There is much debate about why mother nature is behaving this way, but the bottom line is that severe weather patterns cause us to lose one of the most basic utilities that we have all come very accustomed to, electricity.
As result, generators are becoming more popular as insurance for the unpredictable loss of power, and could result in substantial savings when food in your fridge and freezer does not need to be replaced.
The fridge is the first thing people think of when the power goes out - the longer the power outage, the more likely you are going to lose all your food and have to replace it, at considerable expense.
There is also the added benefit of having light when you most need it to repair damage, or protect your house and possessions.
Also, a lot of households have phone systems that require electricity to function.
The portable generator doubles as a recreational appliance if required.
They come in handy when you go camping as a power source.
They don't need to be run all the time, just when you need light and a power source for cooking.
A very cheap and reliable source of power when you need it.
Deciding on the right Type of Generator Before you buy a backup generator, you need to asses your needs.
What are you going to use the generator for? Just as a back up for the fridge, or will you want to plug in other appliances during a blackout? Will you also be using it for camping and recreational purposes? Based on your answers you could get a portable or a permanent generator.
The portable variety is generally cheaper whereas the permanent generator can be set to come on automatically, so you get 24/7 coverage.
However you will pay a lot more for this piece of mind! To determine the right size to get, work out the wattage of the appliances you will be connecting to the generator and get a size to suit.
The wattage should be on a sticker on each appliance, or check the web to get a good guide.
Generators that have an inverter allow it to lower the output when there is a low demand and increase it when you add other appliances.
Conclusion Many households are investing in a generator to provide piece of mind for those unpredictable power outages that are becoming more and more common.
Many believe it is a small price to pay and over time could save them a considerable amount of money.
Also, there are the added benefits of being able to use a portable generator for recreational purposes.
Piece of mind.
In this day and age, there are more occurrences of severe storms resulting in loss of power.
There are reports on the news about these storms regularly, and they are occurring more and more often.
There is much debate about why mother nature is behaving this way, but the bottom line is that severe weather patterns cause us to lose one of the most basic utilities that we have all come very accustomed to, electricity.
As result, generators are becoming more popular as insurance for the unpredictable loss of power, and could result in substantial savings when food in your fridge and freezer does not need to be replaced.
The fridge is the first thing people think of when the power goes out - the longer the power outage, the more likely you are going to lose all your food and have to replace it, at considerable expense.
There is also the added benefit of having light when you most need it to repair damage, or protect your house and possessions.
Also, a lot of households have phone systems that require electricity to function.
The portable generator doubles as a recreational appliance if required.
They come in handy when you go camping as a power source.
They don't need to be run all the time, just when you need light and a power source for cooking.
A very cheap and reliable source of power when you need it.
Deciding on the right Type of Generator Before you buy a backup generator, you need to asses your needs.
What are you going to use the generator for? Just as a back up for the fridge, or will you want to plug in other appliances during a blackout? Will you also be using it for camping and recreational purposes? Based on your answers you could get a portable or a permanent generator.
The portable variety is generally cheaper whereas the permanent generator can be set to come on automatically, so you get 24/7 coverage.
However you will pay a lot more for this piece of mind! To determine the right size to get, work out the wattage of the appliances you will be connecting to the generator and get a size to suit.
The wattage should be on a sticker on each appliance, or check the web to get a good guide.
Generators that have an inverter allow it to lower the output when there is a low demand and increase it when you add other appliances.
Conclusion Many households are investing in a generator to provide piece of mind for those unpredictable power outages that are becoming more and more common.
Many believe it is a small price to pay and over time could save them a considerable amount of money.
Also, there are the added benefits of being able to use a portable generator for recreational purposes.