Portable vs Whole House Generators
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We all know that Texas weather can be unpredictable, but if you want to ensure your family’s safety during a power outage caused by storms like this past weekend’s Harvey Flooding event then it’s important not only for them (and their pets)but also themselves. A generator will allow people in areas plagued with natural disasters such as Hurricane Harvey have enough time on hand before they run out of resources and need help from outside sources or are susceptible again.
A generator is a machine that converts mechanical energy from an external circuit or source and transforms it into electrical power. In actuality, generators don’t create the electricity they transform; they merely control how much of this formulating force there will be on hand when needed most- like water pressure for plumbing fixtures in your home!
In Texas alone you’ll find plenty to keep generators running during any number shortage situations: over 26 million residents have been living without reliable access since Hurricane Harvey brought down half our states’ electric grid back in 2017
Let’s Compare Portable vs Whole House
Portable
You may be more familiar with the smaller, portable generator type that you can buy at your local hardware store and fill up. These do not provide enough power for an entire home in case of emergencies like blackouts so they are best used as short term solutions only – never leave them running unattended when there’s fuel inside! Plus these types leak carbon monoxide which could make people sick if left unused long periods time (even though it’s safe).
Power outages are inconvenient and can be a life-threatening situation for many people. If you find yourself without power, make sure to rapidly consider what will keep your family safe: perishable foods that spoil quickly such as meat or produce; water sources like refrigerators (though not really A/C systems). Not only do these items need electricity in order stay fresh but if there is no other source available they may go bad before enough time has passed since their last use!
Whether dealing with less than 24 hours of light each day on one occasion -or enduring more prolonged blackouts lasting weeks-, priorities change greatly when faced suddenly without access to basic services needed every day by most households.
Portable generators are not really up to the task.
Whole House Backup Generators
Whole house generators are so efficient that they can power your whole home for an extended time and still offer the safety of backup in case there’s a blackout. They typically have higher outputs than portable units, which makes them ideal to operate many appliances simultaneously such as refrigerators or washers/dryers! These sophisticated machines need routine maintenance from technicians but this isn’t too difficult if you handle it yourself.
Whole House Generators (hereafter referredrequently called ” Whole Houses”) might look intimidating at first glance; however their capabilities far outweigh any irrational fears one may have about these devices when initially learning more information on what exactly constitutes its usage.
Whole house generators are typically located outside along the house in same areas where you would find an air conditioning unit. This makes them much safer and they don’t have any carbon monoxide concerns like portable models do, which is why whole-house generator maintenance schedule should be biweekly or monthly checks by a professional technician to ensure efficient operation when needed!
The Takeaway
In a warm climate like the one Texas has, comfort and peace of mind are everything. Almost all of us can remember an outage where we lost an entire freezer or sweated it out for hours until electricity was restored.
Today’s modern homeowner demands solutions that offer them minimal but comfortable power in times when traditional sources fail–and whole-home generators do just this! A Whole House Generator provides life with no interruption besides powering some specific devices such as ventilation systems so family members don’t get sick from lack air conditioning while waiting on restore crewmembers to fix things around their home during blackouts.
Contact our electrical experts to learn more about whole house generators for your Houston, TX home. We serve clients in many areas beyond Houston. Call us today at 713-863-1133 to have your whole house generator installed before the next major power outage.
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