Finding the best generators for your home isn’t always easy in fact, to be honest, it will often be a very time-consuming process. But when it comes to buying a generator research is very important especially when you are going to be using it to power your home.
Generators might look very similar at first glance but every make and model is very different underneath. There are also lots of different features you need to think about as well. In short, choosing the right generator will require quite a bit of legwork.
Thankfully, generators are often much simpler than many people realise. You don’t need to be an engineer or mathematical genius to understand how they work. Below, I’ve outlined all the main considerations you should consider to ensure you buy the right generator for your home.
The Size
The first thing you need to think about when buying a generator to power your home is the size you need. This is the easiest decision to make, do you want a generator that can power everything in your home during a blackout or do you simply want a machine you can use to power a few things at a time?
If you want something that can power your whole home you will need a backup generator. These are larger, more complex and more expensive generators. If you simply want to something to power some appliances or a generator that can act as an extra power bank then you want a portable generator.
The Fuel Type
Secondly, you need to consider the fuel type your main options will be natural gas/ petrol, diesel or propane. If you want a smaller portable generator you might also find solar powered models available as well.
Every type of fuel is different and has its own benefits, fuel and diesel are often easier to find and cheaper but not as fuel-efficient. Propane is quieter but harder to find and solar powered generators are usually more expensive although have better long term savings. If you want to utilise different fuels you can find dual
and even tri-fuel generators.
The Manufacturer
Generators are big business and you will see numerous different manufacturers. Some like Hyundai and Honda you might already be familiar with (if not for their generators) while others like Generac might be completely new to you.
Choosing a manufacturer to go with can be tricky but the Best Generators.org website is a valuable tool to use when researching different makes and models. So, if you see a model you are interested in do some research to find out more about the manufacturer.
The Essential Features
Generators can come with all sorts of features some are nice luxury extras while others are in my opinion pretty much essential for most people. One notable thing to keep an eye out for is an inverter. An inverter provides more refined power and is essential if you want to use your generator to safely power more delicate electronics like laptops.
