Determining Which Residential Generator You Need in an Emergency

Depending on the size of your home, Carrier's residential generator comparison will help you find a home generator to suit your emergency backup power needs. Carrier has even developed an interactive generator calculator to help. The residential generator comparison tool will help you find an emergency generator that will keep you plugged in during an emergency.

To start your search, you will need to know how big your home is, because the amount of power needed for your furnace and/or air conditioner is mostly determined by square footage.

What Will Your Residential Generator Power?

Next, you should determine what you want or need to power in the event of a prolonged power outage. It is important to remember that you are shopping for a generator that will ensure your survival in the event that your home is without power for a sustained period of time, so even the seemingly little things need power:

  • TV and radio: for emergency updates and instructions
  • Medical devices: may require direct power or recharging
  • Water heaters: for hygiene and sanitary purposes
  • Kitchen appliances: for food preparation or refrigeration

Quick Residential Generator Comparison

Whether you live in a bungalow or a six-bedroom home, Carrier's line of generators provides trusted emergency power for every level of need.

Basic Energy Needs

The entry-level air-cooled home generator, with 7-13kW of power output, lets your home run appliances during an emergency. It switches on automatically when it senses power loss.

Many Energy Needs

The next air-cooled home generator in the line supplies 16kW of power output, and lets your home run several appliances and amenities during an emergency. It automatically turns on during a power outage, and runs on natural gas or propane, which is more reliable fueling than gasoline.

A Home's Energy Needs

The 25kW power output, liquid-cooled home generator is literally a lifesaver. It helps you continue with life's normal activities during sustained power outages. It automatically switches on during a power outage, and then runs on natural gas or propane, which again is more reliable than using gasoline.

An Entire Home's Energy Needs

Carrier's top home generator model, with 30-45kW of liquid-cooled power output, lets you weather a storm or other natural disaster in peace. Its heavy power output and durable construction keeps the lights on and your outlook bright. It automatically kicks on during an outage, and runs on natural gas or propane.

Visit the Carrier home generator calculator to find the right emergency generator that is right for you and your family.

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