Does An Emergency Generator Make Good Sense?

The next time an accident, storm or natural disaster event knocks out your power, again, you may find yourself thinking about a standby generator. Unlike a portable backup generator, which you store in the garage or shed and roll out during an emergency, a standby generator is permanently installed on a gravel bed or concrete pad next to your house or business. If the power goes out, an electronic switch automatically signals the unit to turn on, keeping essential systems and appliances running even if you’re miles away.

Such systems, which start at about $5,000 and go as high as $40,000, recoup about half of their cost  at resale. Always-on protection doesn’t come cheap. Here’s how to decide if it’s right for you.

As with any insurance policy, when you buy a backup generator there’s no telling when, or even if, you’ll need it. Whether it’s worth the investment depends on your personal situation, your tolerance for interruptions, and your budget.

If you live in an area with frequent, prolonged outages, rely on electrically powered medical equipment, or work at home and need to stay connected, a backup generator can protect you from a disruption you may not be able to afford.

If you live where severe weather strikes, a generator safeguards family members, especially children and the elderly, against the risks of sweltering heat or freezing cold. If you own a vacation home, particularly in areas where temperatures regularly dip below freezing, it can protect your property when you’re not around.

The next step is deciding what you want your generator to power. At minimum, you can run an “emergency panel” of necessities, say, a central air conditioning unit, the refrigerator, and a handful of lights and outlets. Usually a 17-kilowatt unit is the standard size for an emergency panel, because it has enough power for a central AC unit. If you live in northern Arizona with no AC and gas heat, your emergency panel could be as small as 7kW, enough to power some lights, the fridge, and your gas furnace.

Once you’re set up, you won’t have to worry about being stuck in the dark or freezing cold again. What’s more, a standby generator can add to your home’s value, which should make you feel doubly warm all over.

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