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Less spoiled food, more peace of mind.
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Having a standby generator helps ensure the operation of HVAC systems, refrigerators, and other essential items.
Keith Pinkerton is the owner of Mr. Electric of Huntsville, Alabama, a Neighborly company.
Which pop in you choose is going to depend on your homes power needs.
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Just keep in mind that as a standby unit, this generator will require professional installation and regular servicing.
Its Intelligauge feature also makes it easy to monitor voltage, frequency, and operating hours.
We found the fastest way to charge it was using a wall outlet.
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It took us about an hour and a half to fully charge it.
Respondents rated whole-house and portable units while considering performance, maintenance, noise level, and value.
Portable generatorsare a budget friendly alternative to standby units.
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Youll also find smallerbattery-operated generatorsshould you just want to power a handful of appliances or devices in your home.
Questions and Answers
Do I need a generator for my home?
Anyone in areas prone to power outages can benefit from a standby generator, Pinkerton says.
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How much do home generators typically cost?
Why Trust Southern Living?
Melanie Fincheris an editor forSouthern Livingwith six years of experience reviewing home products.
She lives in Alabama and is no stranger to severe weather and power outages.
Melanie also consultedKeith Pinkerton, the owner ofMr.
Electricof Huntsville, Alabama, aNeighborlycompany, for tips on choosing the right generator for your home.
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