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Mistake #5: Choosing a Portable over a Standby Home Generator

 

Another mistake made when it comes to choosing a home generator is a bad one, especially because it could affect your family’s health, could even be fatal. Many people decide to go with a small, portable generator for their emergency needs. While these can be useful in a pinch, they are not a good backup plan. A portable generator is not meant to be used for more than short periods of time, and you can only plug a few appliances into it at a time. This is why this type of home generator is best used for recreational purposes like camping, instead of emergencies.

 

A key factor in using a portable generator is that they run on fuel, usually gasoline, which emits harmful fumes. These generators must be used in an open area to avoid these poisonous fumes. If there is extreme weather outside, how convenient will it be to pull out the machine, drag it outside, gather extension cords, and run them through open windows? Not very. A permanently installed home generator gives you much more convenience and reliability.

 

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