ATLANTA GENERATORS: RELIABLE POWER SOLUTIONS

Which Style Works Best for You?

Though Briggs & Stratton generators vary in size, fuel, and power capacity, they can be divided into the two main categories of standby and portable:

• A standby Briggs & Stratton generator is installed outside your home. It can turn on automatically, when your power fails, meaning that you do not have to be home for it to activate. Typically, a permanent unit runs on propane or natural gas and is usually more expensive than portable generators.
• Portable Briggs & Stratton generators can use propane, natural gas, or even gasoline, but must be placed outside to disperse carbon monoxide. Appliances can be plugged directly into it, but to run something like your hot water heater that’s wired into your house, you will need a professionally installed transfer switch, which will go next to your home circuit breaker.

Choosing a Briggs & Stratton Generator

If you’ve decided you want a generator from Briggs & Stratton, there are still options to consider. What model you choose will depend on your needs and preferences. One of our qualified Atlanta electricians can help you make your decision, so you find the perfect solution for your home.

When considering a Briggs & Strattongenerator purchase, ask yourself these questions:

• Do you want the power capacity to run everything in your house, or only essential functions, like a water heater or refrigerator?

• Where will your generator go? A permanent generator is, as you might guess, permanent, and needs a dedicated space in your yard. A portable generator can be stored in a garage or shed, but will need room outside when in use.

• Will you be able to run a portable generator’s cord to a transfer switch next to your circuit breaker?

• Do you already have access to propane or natural gas to fuel your generator?

• What kind of service or maintenance does the generator need to operate efficiently?