Portable Electric Generators for Home
There’s no telling when – and sometimes more importantly – where you’ll need electricity.
With a portable electric generator, you’re never tied down. These compact, versatile units provide reliable backup power wherever and whenever you need it, whether it’s a brief outage at home, a weekend camping trip, or a project far from an outlet. Because they aren’t permanently installed, you can store them easily and move them wherever power is needed most.
Portable generators are ideal for short-term emergencies, outdoor events, and even job sites. They’re easy to set up, fuel-efficient, and come in a variety of sizes to match your energy needs, from powering a fridge and lights to keeping tools or your home running.
Portable Home Generators: Power Where You Need It
Coming in a variety of sizes and built to handle power demands of up to 8,000 watts, Generac Portable Generators are designed to deliver the power you need when you need it with little fuss.
Our team will help you select the right model for your needs, walk you through safe operation, and make sure you’re prepared to use it.
Manual Transfer Switches for Hassle-free Power
A manual transfer switch is a reliable way to connect your portable generator directly to your home’s electrical system. Instead of running multiple extension cords, you can power essential circuits – such as your furnace, fridge, or lights – with the flip of a switch. It’s a safer, more convenient solution that helps prevent dangerous back-feeding and ensures smoother transitions during outages.
Capital Heat installs Generac manual transfer switches, which are compatible with most portable generators and can even be upgraded later to work with a standby system.
Standby Generators Vs. Portable Home Generators
Both portable & standby generators provide your home with power during an outage. Here’s how they stack up against each other:
Portable Generators
- Lower upfront cost
- Manually operated during an outage
- Flexible – can be moved and stored as needed
- Ideal for powering a few essential item
- Requires extension cords or a manual transfer switch
- Runs on gasoline or dual fuel (gas/propane)
- Great for temporary use, camping, or job sites
Standby Generators
- Higher initial investment
- Turns on automatically during a power outage
- Permanently installed and connected to your home’s electrical system
- Can power your entire home or essential circuits
- Runs on natural gas or propane from your home supply
- Best for long-term, reliable backup power