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Power outages can be extremely frustrating and potentially dangerous for homeowners and businesses. For this reason, many people choose to prepare for emergency blackouts by purchasing a generator. However, it isn’t always easy to know which type of generator to buy or how to safely operate one during an outage. At Mr. Electric of Dallas, we provide high quality commercial and residential electrical services for local North Texas clients including generator installation, repair and replacement. Do you have questions about using a generator during a blackout? Here are some helpful tips that can help you make the best choices moving forward.
Never Use a Portable Generator Indoors
Always remember that portable generators are intended to be used for backyard projects, at construction sites or while camping. This means that gas powered generators should be used outdoors only. If someone uses a gas generator inside, they risk contaminating their air with toxic fumes. There is no need to risk the health and safety of your loved ones for charging your phone or laptop.
Will Your Generator Serve Your Needs?
Portable generators are extremely handy for certain circumstances. If you enjoy woodworking or backyard Do It Yourself projects, then a gas generator can offer a lot of benefits. They can be moved around from one area to another without problems, and can provide enough power to keep your saws, drills and other tools and equipment ready for action. They are also very useful on construction sites that don’t have electricity yet, or on camping and hiking trips where you may need to charge electronics or power an RV, electric stove or portable lighting system. However, for power outages, they may not be the most dependable solution due to safety concerns.
Portable vs. Standby Generators
Gas powered portable generators can sometimes be impractical for use during an emergency, since power outages are often caused by powerful storms and adverse weather conditions. Using a portable generator outside during a tornado warning, powerful thunderstorm, hurricane or flash flood could put you at serious risk of injury or worse. Keep this in mind when determining which option is best for disaster preparedness. A standby generator offers maximum power, excellent convenience and long-term dependability. While the initial costs of installation may be slightly higher than buying a gas-powered portable generator, the long-term cost savings may be substantially higher. This is because a standby generator will power your entire home or business, rather than offering just a few plugs. You can keep your food, hot water, cooking appliances and HVAC system running smoothly, even if the rest of the neighborhood is sitting in the dark.
Are You Ready to Upgrade to a Standby Generator? Call Mr. Electric Today
Is it time for you to invest in a standby generator installation service? Then there is no need to wait for the next power outage. Call the experts at Mr. Electric of Dallas. Our certified, licensed and insured electricians are always ready to come to the rescue. Contact our office for more information about our wide selection of premium services or to schedule an appointment with a qualified electrician in Dallas, North Dallas, University Park, Oak Lawn, Lake Highlands, Highland Park, Farmers Branch, Inwood, Lakewood, Coppell, Irving, Arlington, Texas and nearby metro area communities.