This article will address how to power your home when a natural disaster or other issue creates a power outage, particularly outages lasting hours or days. Addressing this issue is crucial if you live in an area that frequently loses power or have a family member who requires power for health reasons. The video outlines three different approaches: energy delivered, convenience, and cost.
The first option is portable home generators costing $400 to $800. This approach provides enough energy to power the major appliances but requires you to connect those appliances to the generator using extension cords.
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You will have cords lying around the house and may need to switch them around periodically. You also need to have several gallons of gas to power the generator.
The second option involves larger, gas-powered portable home generators connecting to the house's power system via an external outlet. A qualified electrician must install the system. All in all, this approach runs about $1,600.
The top-of-the-line approach is a permanent standby home generator powered by natural gas or propane. A qualified electrician must perform the installation. Once installed, the generator turns on automatically when the power goes out, providing energy for the entire house. The best solution depends on each household's needs, budgets, and other considerations.
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