Advantages of Permanent Generators vs. Portable Generators

Losing power as a result of a hurricane, snowstorm or another weather-related event or service downtime can be incredibly frustrating. If the power doesn’t return to your home for several hours – or, in a worst-case scenario, several days – you could be forced to throw out food that has gone bad, layer up your clothing to prevent the cold from affecting you, or even suffer from burst pipes or other issues as your home cools to the point where it affects your plumbing.

More and more homeowners have turned to generators in recent years to keep the power coming to their homes during outages.

Portable Generators for Short Periods

If you are considering investing in a generator, you will typically be considering two main options: A portable generator or a permanent generator. Portable generators are typically cheaper than permanent generators and, during short power outages, they will do the trick once you pull them out of storage and get them going. But in general, installing a permanent generator is a much better idea and will absolutely prove to be a better long-term investment.

Backup Generators: Better Investment

Permanent backup generators are safer and quieter than portable options and designed to start automatically at the first sign of power loss which means there’s no need to fuss with unburying your generator and hoping you remembered to gas it up and maintain it between uses. These generators are also nearly impossible to steal since they are large fixtures and hardwired to your home, which adds security and peace of mind.

These generators are also able to provide enough power to keep your entire home or selected circuits powered for days on end. In fact, if you have a permanent generator hooked up to a natural gas line, it can usually provide power for the full length of any outage, which means you will be able to go about your business as normal even when your neighbors are still waiting for the lights to come back on. With a backup generator installation, regular maintenance and routine inspection, you’ll never have to worry about power becoming a problem for you or your family.

GenTech Generators

Best of all, permanent generators will usually increase the value of your home and provide another great selling point if you list your home on the market in the future. So, what are you waiting for? If you have been thinking about having a generator installed, GenTech Generator Systems can give you a quote and walk you through all of the benefits of having a system installed. Contact us at 301-469-7800 today for more information.