Whether you’ve been on the fence about getting a generator for your house for a while or are just now beginning to consider it, it’s perfectly normal to wonder whether this is an investment that even makes sense in the first place. After all, hurricane season is just a few months out of the year, right? The thing about Florida is that the possibility of a power outage extends beyond the three months that make up hurricane season. With year-round storms, power outages are always a possibility. With more people working and studying from home than ever, the question of whether or not to get a generator is more pertinent than it may have ever been. Today, we’re going over some of the factors that you should consider when evaluating whether a generator is the right choice for you. Let’s get started.
Is a Generator Worth It? A Checklist
Determining whether a generator is a worthwhile investment for your home comes down to figuring out the cost vs. benefit of investing in one. The more you are likely to rely on a generator to maintain your lifestyle and productivity, the more you can rest assured that it’s a good purchase for your family. Chances are that a generator makes sense for you if any of the following are true:
✔ You or someone in your house works remotely at least some of the time
✔ You or someone in your house participates in online schooling
✔ You or someone in your house requires medical equipment that relies on electricity, like a ventilator.
✔ Your water supply comes from a well. In this case, your fresh water supply will be severely limited in a blackout.
✔ You want to avoid losing perishable food in a blackout
✔ You want to avoid going without air conditioning for extended periods of time
Though some of the above points are more urgent than others, any one of them is a valid and worthwhile reason to consider investing in a generator for your house. If you checked on any of the criteria above, it might be worthwhile to look into your home generator options.
Your Next Steps
Exploring your options when it comes to finding a reliable residential generator starts with finding a dealer you can trust. When considering different generator dealers, we recommend looking for the following:
✔ A record of great customer reviews both on the company’s website and on third-party platforms like Yelp
✔ Discernment as a quality dealer from a trusted source (for example, GenerX Generators is a “Premier Dealer,” which is the highest distinction a dealer can receive from Generac).
✔ A track record of diligence and responsiveness in emergency situations. It’s important to know that you’ll be taken care of after your generator is installed, not just before.
Once you’ve found a great generator dealer, work with them to determine just how much power you’ll need to keep your home productive. This is done by calculating the wattage of the appliances and electronics you’ll need to keep running in a blackout. From there, your dealer will be able to advise you about the best generator options for you and your family.
Determining whether it’s worth it to get a generator for your house starts with evaluating just how much a generator will help you maintain your productivity, safety, and lifestyle. If you’re thinking that a generator is the right choice for your home, we’d be happy to help you map out your next steps. Just click here to reach out to us.