Advantages of Standby Generators

September 12, 2024      

• Reliability: Since it runs on natural gas or propane, a standby generator can operate for days or weeks on a whole-house propane tank—or indefinitely if you have natural gas. To run all day, a standby generator typically uses between 13 to 48 gallons of liquid propane or natural gas (depending on the size of your home and how much power you’re using). Disclosure1
• Convenience: A standby generator turns on automatically when there’s a power outage, and it can power everything in your home at once. There’s no need to manually connect anything.
• Quiet: While portable generators are notoriously noisy, a standby generator is insulated and has weatherproof housing, which keeps it quiet.
• Power output: Standby generators are much more powerful than their portable counterparts, with a power output of between 8,000 to 20,000 watts (compared to only 3,000 to 8,500 watts by a portable generator). Disclosure1
• Comfort and safety during storms: Whether it’s a hurricane in the summer or an ice storm in the winter, all types of weather incidents can unexpectedly knock out your power—sometimes for several hours or even days. A standby generator will keep your appliances, HVAC unit, and other important electronic devices up and running for your family’s comfort and safety.

Come in or contact South Shore Generator Sales & Service and get started on your backup power plans!

Source: https://www.mcgriff.com/

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