Keep your
running with a Generac home standby generator.
Spaulding Electric is a certified Generac generator dealer and installer. We also provide ongoing maintenance.
Learn the difference between portable and standby generators
Portable Generators
Power output: 3,000 to 8,500 watts
Price range: $400 to $1,500
Fuel needs: 12 to 20 gallons of gasoline per day
- Portable generators are cheaper to buy and install than home standby models.
- When connected to your home's circuit-breaker panel with a transfer switch, they can power almost as much as a home standby generator.
- They have built-in outlets for directly connecting suitable extension cords if you haven't installed a transfer switch.
Pros
- You'll need to wheel your generator out of storage, connect it to your transfer switch, and fire it up each time you experience an outage.
- Portable models also require you to store large quantities of gasoline, mixed with fuel stabilizer, to get through a prolonged outage.
- They tend to be noisier and have lower output than home standby models.
Cons
Standby Generators
Power output: 8,000 to 20,000 watts
Price range: $4,000 to $8,000
Fuel needs: 13 to 48 gallons of liquid propane or natural gas per day
- Home standby generators are largely worry-free.
- They're typically sized to power an entire house in the event of an outage, and they come on automatically.
- They can run for days or weeks without refueling, they tend to be very quiet, and you don't need to fuss with weather covers.
Pros
- Home standby generators are pricier to buy, and installation costs can range from a few thousand dollars to $10,000 or more.