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Standby, or \u201cwhole-home\u201d generators can be the difference between hours or days<\/em> of struggle without power, and skating through the experience with no stress or damage. On Cape Cod, this is a very valuable advantage to have! But after you\u2019ve decided that a home standby generator is the way to go, you have an important decision to make: Which generator do you choose? <\/p>\n

There are nearly countless standby generators<\/a>, brands, models, and sizes to choose from. But before you let the possibilities overwhelm you, take a breath. Breakaway<\/a> is here to help, and this how-to guide will provide you with everything you need to know in order to select the ideal generator for Cape Cod. <\/p>\n

Selecting a Fuel Source for Standby Generators <\/h2>\n

Installed
\nstandby generators can operate on either natural gas or liquid propane. If you
\nalready rely on natural gas in your home then incorporating a natural gas
\nstandby generator is the clear choice because you already have what you need.
\nHowever, for those that do not have access to natural gas, or those that simply
\nprefer the clean burn of propane, a propane standby generator may be preferred.
\nWe want to stress that there is no<\/em> wrong answer here. It\u2019s almost
\nentirely up to preference, fuel availability, and convenience! <\/p>\n

Choosing a Standby Generator Brand <\/h2>\n

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\nare many brands out there, but if you take a look around you\u2019ll notice one or
\ntwo names are far more common than the others. Our generator experts agree with
\nthe general consensus among generator contractors: if you want quality, choose
\neither Generac generators, or Kohler generators. Both of these brands have been
\naround for decades, and both have a strong reputation for reliable generators
\nthat perform at the highest standards. <\/p>\n

How to Calculate the Size of Standby Generator You Need<\/h2>\n

The size of a generator is determined by its wattage, or how much power it can put out during normal operation. Because the generator will be tying into circuits within your main breaker panel, you need to know how much power you want<\/em> to draw. By this we mean that you need to choose what systems you want powered during an outage in order to determine generator size. <\/p>\n

What Do You Want Your Backup Generator to Power?<\/h2>\n

Either on your own, with the aid of an electrician, or with the aid of a generator expert, go through your home and create a list of all of the items you want powered. Some of the most important electrical systems in a home include: <\/p>\n