How do I choose the correct size generator for my house? Well, it depends. Where do you live?  For what purpose are you purchasing a generator?  I always ask my customers the following question. What are your electrical power goals?  Do you live in a hot and humid climate?  Will... Continue reading

We receive plenty of customer calls from people who are choosing between between a Standby Generator and a Portable Generator.  The advantage of a Standby Generator is the generator turns itself on automatically when the power goes out.  It is a very nice convenience when the outages are sudden and... Continue reading

Besides knowing how much electricity you need to power your home during a power outage, there are other questions to consider. A very commonly overlooked piece of equipment is the gas meter itself and the length of the run of pipe feeding the generator. The charts below provide estimates that... Continue reading

Most often, when you call a company looking for technical help you will have someone on the phone reading a script of answers off their computer screen. Not at Smart Generators! If you have called and asked to speak with a Technician, you have probably spoken with Shaun.  He has... Continue reading

The most common question I am asked by customers who are new to the world of generators is just that.  What size generator do I need to power up my central air conditioner?  How much electricity you will need will depend upon the size of your central air conditioner.  Here... Continue reading

No Matter where you live in the country or what you believe about global warming, most Americans are affected by extreme and destructive weather at least once a year.  Floods, hurricanes, snow, and earthquakes make it important that we are always prepared for the worst. During these times, many people... Continue reading