To choose a home generator, decide between portable (small, fuel by hand, limited power) and standby (permanently installed, auto-start, runs the whole house). Then size based on the loads you want to keep running, choose the fuel (natural gas, propane, gasoline), and pick a model with the warranty and noise level that fit your home.
Key choices
- Portable — Small, refueled by hand, OK for short outages
- Standby — Permanent, auto-start, whole-home power
- Size to your essential loads (or full home)
- Fuel: natural gas (most common), propane, or gas
- Decibel rating — quieter models cost more
- Warranty (10 years is the standard for premium brands)
We size and install through our backup power service, including comparison with home battery backup.
