Would one of those Generacs help? Thinking of getting one
I design electrical system for the utility companies.
Most guys I know have generators.
It depends where you are located on a particular circuit.
It would be a great idea if you can afford it. I had a little 3000 watt which would power my refrigerator or the window unit in my bedroom but not both.
It would not even begin to power my central air/heat.
My radio and small 12 volt TV did much better than I had thought. I had two Stanley 1000 watt jump starters which included all kinds of power takeoffs. When one would get low I would simply plug it into my car as I drove out to Geneva, Al to get gas, etc.
the consumer generacs don’t fare too well in reviews and ratings ... i know two people who have them and they NEVER work when needed! engines are chinese junk and parts like controller board are EXTREMELY expensive ..
i got my genset from centralmainediesel.com but built the cart and hookups myself:
https://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/3860123/posts?page=6#6
I live in the country and my generator would not power my pump. Not too big a problem as I had saved around a hundred gallons of water. I never ran out, but I got power after only 3 days. many people were out for over a month or even longer.
My Dad has a Generac. I am guessing he has had it at least 5 to 7 yrs now, maybe longer? He lives in a ranch house, about 1800 sq ft....the Generac powers his heat/AC, most all his lights, fridge, freezer, TV’s. He has had absolutely no problems with his unit. He gets it serviced once a year. As far as I know, he had to have the battery in it replaced once in all these years. I want to say he paid about $5K for his unit.