Buying a home power generator is never easy. There are just too many home power generators nowadays that come in different shapes, sizes, models and prices coming from various manufacturers and retailers. With all that, it is hard not to get confused. Hence, one who is planning on buying a home power generator tends to just go home with nothing in his hands other than more confusion.

In order for this not to happen to you, be sure to consider the factors discussed in this article that will help you in buying your next home power generator.

What is the first thing that I should consider?

Since you will want to buy a home power generator for the purpose of supplying you electricity for emergency home power backup, the first thing you should bear in mind is the amount of electricity you usually need at home. Average-sized homes sized 1000-3000 square feet would need a generator that can produce 3000-5000 watts.

But no matter how big or small your home is, what really matters is the number of electrical devices you have at home. For this reason, and in order for you to get a more definite estimate of your energy consumption, sum up the number and type of electrical devices that will need to be powered at the same time. You can find watt ratings printed on the device, or in manuals and boxes. Use this to serve as your reference. Sum up all the wattage requirements of the electrical devices to get the overall wattage you’ll require from your generator.

Other than wattage capacity, here are some more features you must consider when looking for a home power generator.

Sound

How noisy is the unit? Of course, since you will be using the electric generator at home, you do not want it to be loud and noisy. As much as possible, you would want it to function with minimal, if not zero noise so you can enjoy the comforts of your home without getting disturbed by your generator.

Fuel Supply

There are several types of fuel today that can be used for your generator. There’s gas, diesel, propane, or natural gas. You will have to determine what type of fuel your generator will be running on. For you to estimate the number of hours of operating time a generator can give you, check out the size of the tank.

Portability

If you are the type that constantly rearranges the interiors of your home, you should choose a home power generator that is light enough to be carried by hand. If that cannot be avoided, get one that comes with wheels, or a transport trailer.

Weather Protection

If your house is prone to rain, dust, and other debris, make sure you get a home power generator that has a protected control panel. Also consider not putting it near open windows where it is more susceptible to damage.

Outlets

For safety purposes, determine whether you have enough outlets available to handle everything you need. Also make sure that they are protected by a circuit breaker to prevent accidents that may lead to a fire.

As a whole, buying a home power generator is not as puzzling as you think it is if you only know what to look for in one.

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