Portable generators are usually less expensive than a whole-house generator, but they’re lacking in benefits. For one, a whole-home generator can power bigger appliances when the power goes out, such as:

1. HVAC units
2. Alarm systems
3. Garage door opener
4. Refrigerator and freezer
5. Water heater
6. Sump pump

Power failures can have a huge impact on your wallet. Without electricity, your refrigerator and freezer won’t work, so all the food stored in them could go bad. Not to mention, you can’t leave the house if your car is parked in the garage that won’t open. It’s important to be prepared for power outages with a backup generator or other means of energy to keep our refrigerators, freezers, and garage doors running.

To make matters worse, it could be dangerous for your HVAC units to stop running in the middle of bad weather. You need heat and cold air when it’s the winter or summer, respectively. With a whole-home generator installation in Emmaus, PA, you can enjoy several benefits, including:

1. They automatically turn on when the power goes out. With a portable generator, you have to find it in the dark to turn it on. This can lead to tripping or injuries that don’t need to happen with a standby generator. During a blackout, standby generators will start the moment the power stops. That way, there’s no gap in electricity for your appliances to stay on.
2. Fewer gases emitted. Portable generators let off many gases, including carbon monoxide, that could be poisonous with prolonged exposure inside your home. You won’t have to worry about thes problems with a whole-home generator.
3. No fuel required to run. Portable generators need to be refueled with gas every few hours. Since a power outage could occur for a long period of time, this can pose many problems that can be avoided with a whole-home generator. When we install the latter, it’s connected directly to your gas line for continuous power. You can feel secure during a blackout, because your standby generator has access to a constant supply.
4. You could save a lot of money. If the power goes out and the events mentioned earlier occur, you could spend hundreds replacing rotten groceries. You might also have to deal with pipes bursting in the winter or appliances getting too hot to work. A whole-home generator will keep your HVAC systems running, so you won’t have to worry about extreme temperatures leaving your wallet in a bad position.

When you’re ready for your own generator and the peace of mind it comes with, call us today and schedule your estimate!