Standby generator vs a portable inverter generator

You need to provide way more information about your loads and how critical they actually are. Some folks would die without air conditioning, meds in the refrigerator, well pump...

If I had NG at the house I'd get a genny that could run on that, plus perhaps LP as a back up in a large underground tank. Rare outages then a small NG genny that would pull freezer and such.

Invest in a pre-oiler for the standby it will last longer with one. Whatever you get have some spare parts like filters, spark plugs, oil and the factory rebuild book.

Noise is one thing, fumes are another consideration. Refueling if gasoline is also a consideration. Concrete slab with the genny grounded and secured. Large dog house with tilt back top, baffle slats to direct noise upward and provide good air flow.

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Standby generator vs a portable inverter generator