PORTABLE GENERATOR SOLUTIONS
SERVING SPRING, THE WOODLANDS, CONROE, MAGNOLIA & TOMBALL
PORTABLE GENERATOR SOLUTIONS
SERVING SPRING, THE WOODLANDS, CONROE, MAGNOLIA & TOMBALL
WHAT IS PORTABLE HOME BACKUP POWER?
A portable generator can provide much more than emergency power for a refrigerator and a few extension cords.
With the right generator and professionally installed connection equipment, a portable generator can supply power through your home’s electrical panel during an outage. This gives you greater flexibility to operate the circuits and equipment that are most important to your household.
- Essential circuits such as refrigerators, lights & outlets
- Internet & home office equipment
- Heating & cooling equipment when properly sized
- Well pumps & other household systems
- Larger portions of the home
- Whole-home backup applications when the generator & electrical system are appropriately designed
Contact Us Today.
DuroMax currently offers portable home-backup generators at multiple output levels, including higher-capacity models specifically designed for substantial residential backup loads.
CROSSROAD ELECTRIC IS AN AUTHORIZED DUROMAX INSTALLER
Generator Selection + Professional Electrical Installation
Choosing a generator is only one part of creating a reliable home backup-power system.
As an Authorized DuroMax Installer, Crossroad Electric can help you select the appropriate DuroMax generator and determine how it should be integrated with your home’s electrical system.
We Can Help With:
- DuroMax generator selection
- Backup-power planning
- Electrical load evaluation
- Generator inlet installation
- Interlock kit installation
- Transfer switch installation
- Generator breakers and connections
- Electrical panel modifications when required
- Generator cords and related connection equipment
- System testing
- Homeowner operation & safety education
WHAT ARE MY PORTABLE GENERATOR OPTIONS?
There Is No One-Size-Fits-All Backup Power System
The right setup depends on how much of your home you want to power, your available fuel sources, your electrical panel and how hands-on you want to be during an outage.
Here are some of the decisions we'll help you understand.
Essential-Circuit Backup
A smaller backup-power plan can focus on the things you consider most important during an outage, such as refrigeration, lighting, internet and selected outlets.
Larger Home Backup
Higher-output portable generators can support significantly more of the home's electrical needs when properly sized and managed.
Whole-Home Portable Backup
Some high-capacity portable generators can be configured for extensive or whole-home backup. The actual equipment that can operate simultaneously depends on generator capacity and the electrical loads in the home.
Conventional Portable Generators
A traditional portable generator can provide substantial backup power and may be a practical choice when power output and value are the primary considerations.
Portable Inverter Generators
DuroMax also offers high-output inverter generators designed for home backup. These models provide inverter-generated power and are available with features such as Dual Fuel or Tri-Fuel capability on select models.
WHICH GENERATOR FUEL IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Gasoline, Propane or Natural Gas?
Fuel availability is an important consideration when choosing a portable generator.
Gasoline
Gasoline is widely available and familiar to most homeowners. It can be a practical solution when you are comfortable keeping an appropriate emergency fuel supply available.
Propane
Propane provides another convenient backup-power option and can be particularly attractive for homeowners who already use or store propane on their property.
Natural Gas
If your property has natural-gas service and your generator/system is appropriately configured, a DuroMax Tri-Fuel generator may provide the option of operating from your home's natural-gas supply.
Tri-Fuel
Tri-Fuel DuroMax generators provide the flexibility of gasoline, propane or natural gas, allowing homeowners to choose a fuel source based on availability and their particular setup.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can Crossroad Electric provide the DuroMax generator for me?
Yes. As an Authorized DuroMax Installer, Crossroad Electric can help you select and provide an appropriate DuroMax generator and install the electrical equipment required for your home backup system.
Can you install a generator I already own?
Yes. If you already own a portable generator, we can evaluate the generator and your home's electrical system to determine the appropriate way to connect it.
Can a portable generator power my whole house?
Some high-output portable generators can support substantial or whole-home backup applications. What can operate at the same time depends on the generator's capacity and your home's electrical loads, so proper sizing and load planning are important.
What's the difference between Dual Fuel and Tri-Fuel?
A Dual-Fuel generator operates on gasoline or propane. A DuroMax Tri-Fuel generator provides the additional option of natural gas.
Do I need an interlock kit or transfer switch?
That depends on your generator, electrical panel and backup-power goals. Both are established methods of integrating portable generator power with a home's electrical system, and Crossroad Electric can recommend the proper approach after evaluating your setup.
Can my portable generator run central air conditioning?
Potentially. It depends on the generator's capacity, the HVAC system's electrical requirements and the other loads you want to operate. Larger systems may also benefit from load-management or HVAC soft-start equipment.
Is a portable generator automatically activated when the power goes out?
Most portable generator installations require some homeowner involvement when an outage occurs. Certain generators and transfer equipment can offer additional automation, but compatibility depends on the generator and system design. DuroMax notes that automatic transfer-switch operation requires a compatible generator with automatic-start capability and an ATS connection.
Where can I operate my portable generator?
Portable generators should always be operated outdoors and away from doors, windows, vents and other openings. Never operate one inside a home, garage or enclosed space.
How do I know what size generator to buy?
Start by identifying the electrical equipment you consider essential during an outage. Crossroad Electric can evaluate those loads and help determine an appropriate generator size rather than relying on a generic recommendation.
FIND THE RIGHT BACKUP POWER SOLUTION FOR YOUR HOME
You don't have to figure out generators, wattage, fuel types, interlocks and transfer switches on your own.
As an Authorized DuroMax Installer, Crossroad Electric can walk you through the available options and help design a portable backup-power system based on your home, your priorities and the way you want to use it.
From selecting the generator to completing the electrical installation, we'll help make sure you understand exactly how your new backup-power system works.
