How to Choose a Portable Generator for Your Home

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Portable Generators Explained | Backup Power for Your Home

How’s it going everybody, I’m Brandon with Electrical Specialists, and in this episode of Ask Your Local Electrician, we’re talking portable generators — the most affordable way to power your home during outages.

If you’ve ever wondered which portable generator is right for your home, this video breaks down:
⚡ Different generator sizes: from small 1,500W units to large 6,500–8,000W generators
⚡ How much of your home each size can power (lighting, fridge, freezer, AC, dryer)
⚡ Safe ways to connect your generator: transfer switches vs generator interlocks
⚡ Load management tips to keep critical circuits running without overloading your generator
⚡ Maintenance tips for portable generators (oil changes, running it regularly, push-button start)

Whether you’re preparing for storms, power outages, or just want a reliable backup, this video will help you understand how portable generators work and what’s best for your home.

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0:00 – Intro | Ask Your Local Electrician
0:15 – Overview: Portable Generators for Backup Power
0:45 – Small Generator Options (1,500W) & What They Can Power
1:30 – Larger Generator Options (6,500W–8,000W) & Limitations
2:10 – Safe Connection to Your Electrical Panel: Transfer Switch vs Interlock
2:55 – Load Management Tips for Portable Generators
3:30 – Maintenance Tips: Oil Changes, Running Regularly, Push-Button Start
4:15 – Wrap-Up & Visit Our Website for More Info

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