A home generator is a machine that supplies electricity to your home when you're not getting it from the power grid. It's a supplemental source of electricity when your power is out, often during a storm or service interruption. It typically runs your whole home or business, but it can also only run essential items. The size of the generator dictates how much it can power at one time.

Generators are sized in watts or kilowatts. The manufacturer lists the total wattage the generator can handle. With the help of our Generator Specialist, we can help you determine how many items you can run on the generator at one time. You'll need a larger generator with a higher wattage if you want to run multiple large appliances during a blackout.

Choosing the right generator size for your home ensures you have enough power during an outage. If it's too small, your electrical load can damage the generator, or you might not have enough power to run all necessary items. A generator that's too large can waste money.

Everyone can benefit from having a home generator, but some situations make a generator more important. If you experience frequent power outages due to a poor power supply or frequent storms, a generator can keep important items running. A generator can save you a lot of money on spoiled food and keep you comfortable during extended power outages. You might also need a home generator if someone in your home relies on medical equipment, such as suction devices or breathing machines. Many medical devices have battery backups, but those batteries could die during an extended power outage. A generator eliminates that worry.