A home generator is a great thing to have for several reasons. Most importantly, it protects your home against weather-related events that cut off the power to your neighborhood, and it also keeps your power running during those blackouts that all power companies seem to experience from time to time. But while it’s a great idea to have a generator installed at your home, it must be noted that most private homeowners are simply not qualified to perform this task and must seek the services of a professional generator installation company in order to get this equipment. If you’re considering taking this step, here are some things to be aware of.


Generator size: The size of your generator will depend on the size of your house. Most average-sized homes are anywhere between 1200 to 3000 square feet and can get by with a generator with between 5000 and 7000 watts of power. This is more than enough for powering your refrigerator, a sump pump, your television, lights, your electric furnace, and other essential electric items in your home.

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