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Voltex Electric licensed electrician in Owasso, Oklahoma

⚡ VOLTEX ELECTRICAL GUIDE • OWASSO & TULSA

Standby vs. Portable Generators

Which backup power fits your home and budget?

Pick the Right Backup Power

Electrician working on a home backup generator setup

A standby generator sits outside like an AC unit. It starts on its own when the power goes out. Plus, it can run your whole house.

 

A portable generator costs less. However, you have to roll it out, fuel it and plug it in. With a transfer switch, it can safely run the circuits you choose.

 

Quick compare:

⚡ Standby: starts by itself in seconds

⚡ Standby: runs on natural gas or propane

⚡ Portable: lower cost, more work

⚡ Portable: needs a transfer switch or interlock

⚡ Both: need a pro install to be safe

 

See whole-home generators, or call 918-553-8800 to talk it through.

Quick Answers

⚡ What size generator do I need?

It depends on what you want to run. We add up your must-have loads, like the fridge, AC and well pump. Then we size it.

 

⚡ Can a portable generator run my AC?

Small portables usually can’t. A large portable may run a small AC. A standby is the surest way to keep AC on.

 

⚡ Do generators need maintenance?

Yes. Standby units need yearly service. See our generator maintenance page.

Real Reviews. Real Power.

★★★★★  Rated 5.0 on Google from 39 reviews

“Voltex installed a transfer switch so that I can easily go from utility power to my portable generator. It was a simple process, reasonable in cost, and Brandon Ator did a great job. I will happily refer him and his company to all my friends.”

 

— TOM C. · GOOGLE REVIEW

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