Sizing a Generator for Your House Without Overbuying

Sizing a Generator for Your House Without Overbuying

The most expensive generator mistake I see homeowners make isn’t buying too small — it’s buying way too big. I’ve been a licensed electrician for 12 years, and I’ve walked into homes where someone dropped $4,000 on a 15,000-watt generator to power a 1,400-square-foot house. Knowing how to size a generator for your house correctly … Read more

Portable vs Standby Generator: What I Would Buy for Your Outage Risk

Portable vs Standby Generator: What I Would Buy for Your Outage Risk

The portable vs standby generator debate comes up in nearly every conversation I have with homeowners after a bad storm season. And honestly, most people come in with the wrong assumptions before we even start talking. They think standby is always better, or that portable means “good enough for camping.” Neither of those things is … Read more