Portable models also tend to be noisier and produce less power than whole-house models, but they’re also much cheaper to buy and install than a whole-house generator, which is installed permanently.

Whole house generators are able to do this because they have higher power capacities—22 to 48 kilowatts—than portable generators, and can run significantly longer without maintenance ...

By comparison, large portable generators that power a whole house start at around $1,000. They’re large in size and require a level concrete pad outside your home, a bit like a central air ...

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Under full load, whole-house generators emit between 65 and 70 decibels at 23 feet. ... Portable generators are even louder. If you own a generator, the noise is totally worth it.

Portable models also tend to be noisier and produce less power than whole-house models, but they’re also much cheaper to buy ...

By comparison, large portable generators that power a whole house start at around $1,000. They’re large in size and require a level concrete pad outside your home, a bit like a central air ...