Protect Your Home With A Whole Home Standby Generator

Natural gas is a great generator fuel option for homes that already have utility gas service. Because it comes from a continuous supply line, there is no need to store fuel on site or schedule refills, which makes it convenient for automatic standby power. It is often a strong fit in neighborhoods and developed residential areas. Natural gas will not be ideal if your home does not have gas service run to it, due to the cost of having the local gas company run a line to your individual home, or if your gas system cannot support the generator’s fuel demand. Also, natural gas is generally less practical for rural homes without utility gas access. This is most most commonly install generator fuel source type.

Liquid propane is the best generator fuel option for homes without natural gas service, especially in rural areas. It is stored on site in a propane tank, which gives homeowners access to backup fuel even when utility gas is unavailable. Propane is often a practical choice for properties with larger lots or existing propane service. It may not be ideal if you do not want the added responsibility of monitoring fuel levels and scheduling refills. Most propane companies can routinely come by to check levels and top off your tank. This option also requires enough space for tank placement. The tank can also be store under ground. In general, propane works well for homes that need flexible, independent fuel storage.

Diesel is less common for whole home standby generators but can be a great option in certain situations, especially for larger systems or properties that already use diesel equipment. It offers strong performance and fuel efficiency, and the fuel is stored on site for independent backup power. Diesel generators are a good fit if your property has no space for a propane tank and has no natural gas run to it. However, diesel is usually less practical for most homes because it requires fuel storage, regular fuel quality management, and more attention over time. It can also be louder and less common in standard residential setups. In general, diesel fits specific property needs better than typical neighborhood whole-home generator applications.