Should I Invest in a Storm Generator? | Teems Electric

If you have ever experienced severe weather that knocks your power out—as most of us in the area have—you can likely recall how inconvenient that was to your daily life. While in most cases, the power will only go out for a few minutes or a few hours, prolonged power outages can and do happen, especially after extremely severe storms that have high winds.

For this reason, more people are considering purchasing a generator for their homes, but anyone who has researched this will know how overwhelming it is! Generators can range from a few hundred dollars to several thousand depending on the model, and deciding what model is right for your family can be a difficult task. However, if you would like to put power outages behind you, considering a generator might be a smart choice.

Should I Get a Storm Generator for My Home?

If you are considering a storm generator, there are a few questions to ask yourself to make the buying process a bit easier:

Do I know what I would like to power? Generators come in all sizes now, meaning you can power as much or as little as you would like as long as you purchase the right model. A small generator can be enough to power your fridge to keep your food from going bad, while a large one can power nearly everything in your house if you use it carefully. Consider what you would like to power your home with to determine what size model you may need.

Do I understand the safety of generators? Because most generators are gas-powered, the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning are very serious when they are in use. Understanding where to position your generator is a must for keeping yourself and all the members of your household safe from this odorless gas.

Do I know what my budget is for a generator? There are so many models of generators out there that you can spend nearly as much as you could possibly want to on one, but more expensive does not always mean better. If you only occasionally deal with power outages, a small generator might be enough to keep you comfortable for a few days until power is restored.

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