{"id":4175,"date":"2016-08-09T14:40:28","date_gmt":"2016-08-09T14:40:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cannondalegenerators.com\/?p=4175"},"modified":"2020-10-29T16:05:52","modified_gmt":"2020-10-29T20:05:52","slug":"pros-and-cons-of-standby-vs-portable-generators","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cannondalegenerators.com\/all\/pros-and-cons-of-standby-vs-portable-generators\/","title":{"rendered":"Standby vs. Portable Generators \u2013 Pros and Cons"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"CENTER\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"CENTER\"><b><\/b>Thanks to an aging electrical grid, millions of Americans depend on generators to protect their power supply during inclement weather conditions.<\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\">If you are thinking about investing in a generator for your home, you will have two types to choose from: standby or portable. The best choice is different for everyone because it depends on your home, needs, budget, and a variety of other factors.<\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\">Luckily, you don&#8217;t have to make the choice alone. The experts at <a href=\"https:\/\/cannondalegenerators.com\/\/\">Cannondale Generators<\/a> have more than 25 years of experience in the field, and are happy to offer a helping hand. Here is what they have to say about each type of generator.<\/p>\n<h2 align=\"LEFT\"><b>Portable Generators<\/b><\/h2>\n<p align=\"LEFT\">Portable generators are not permanently installed to your home. They are typically stored in a garage or shed, and can be pulled out in a pinch to provide emergency power.<\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><i><b>Pros<\/b><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p align=\"LEFT\">Cheaper than standby units \u2013 can usually be purchased for as little as a few hundred dollars.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"LEFT\">No installation required.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><i><b>Cons<\/b><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p align=\"LEFT\">Not a complete solution \u2013 can only power a few of your devices.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"LEFT\">Produce high levels of carbon monoxide as they run. Can be fatal if not operated properly.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"LEFT\">Noisy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"LEFT\">Needs to be refilled with gasoline every few hours. This can be difficult to do during a heavy storm.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"LEFT\">Prone to theft.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 align=\"LEFT\"><b>Standby Generators<\/b><\/h2>\n<p align=\"LEFT\">Standby generators are permanently installed at your house. They connect to your existing gas line and automatically turn on when there is a power outage.<\/p>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><i><b>Pros<\/b><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p align=\"LEFT\">Can power your entire home \u2013 including refrigerator, lights, TV, etc.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"LEFT\">Can operate for as long as the power is out.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"LEFT\">Hooks up to home gas line, meaning you never need to refill it.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"LEFT\">Automatically detects power outages and turns on within seconds.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"LEFT\">Increases home&#8217;s value.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"LEFT\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><i><b>Cons<\/b><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p align=\"LEFT\">More expensive than portable generators.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"LEFT\">Professional installation is required.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"LEFT\">If you live in Fairfield County, Connecticut, look no further than Cannondale for all of your standby generator needs. From sales to installation to annual maintenance, we do it all! <a href=\"https:\/\/cannondalegenerators.com\/\/\">Visit our website<\/a> for more information or give us a call at (203) 762-2608.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thanks to an aging electrical grid, millions of Americans depend on generators to protect their power supply during inclement weather conditions. 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