BACKUP POWER MADE SIMPLE
FIND THE RIGHT BACKUP POWER FOR YOUR HOME
FROM WHOLE-HOME PROTECTION TO PORTABLE POWER
Outages don’t look the same for every home—and neither should backup power. Benge’s helps you compare standby generators, portable generators and power stations so you can find the solution that fits what you want to protect, how you want to use it and how much backup power you really need.
60-SECOND BACKUP POWER BUYER'S GUIDE
What Kind of Backup Power Is Right for You?
Answer a few quick questions about what you want to power, how you plan to use it and what matters most to you. We’ll help you narrow the choices between a standby generator, portable generator and power station—and show you what to consider next.
What do you most want backup power for?
Choose the answer closest to what you have in mind.
How do you want your backup power to work?
Think about how hands-on you want to be when the power goes out.
What do you need to power?
Choose the closest match. We'll use this to help narrow the type and amount of backup power worth considering.
What matters most to you?
Pick the advantage you'd least want to give up.
Where are you in the buying process?
There's no wrong answer — this simply helps us understand what would be most useful next.
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Three Ways to Keep the Power On
Backup power isn't one-size-fits-all. Start with how you want your system to work, then compare the options that fit your home.
Home Standby
Automatic backup power designed to keep selected circuits or broader areas of your home running.
Portable Generator
Flexible engine-driven backup power you can deploy when and where you need it.
Power Station
Quiet rechargeable battery power for electronics, devices and smaller essential loads.
That's Exactly What This Guide Is Here to Help You Decide.
A Smarter Way to Choose Backup Power
Benge’s helps you understand the options before you buy — from what you need to power and how much capacity you need to fuel, runtime and installation.
discover
Understand what you need to keep powered.
COMPARE
See how standby, portable and battery power differ.
CHOOSE
Match capacity, fuel, runtime and features to your needs.
INSTALL
Get professional installation when your solution requires it.
Which Backup Power Fits Your Home?
See the differences at a glance. How you want your backup power to operate can help narrow the choices before you start comparing models.
Home Standby
Automatic home backup
Portable Generator
Flexible engine-driven power
Power Station
Quiet rechargeable battery power
*Fuel options and capabilities vary by model. Always follow manufacturer specifications and operating instructions.
How Much Backup Power Do You Need?
The right size starts with what you want to keep running — not simply the square footage of your home. Work through these four questions before comparing generator or power-station capacity.
What Needs to Stay On?
Identify your must-haves first — refrigeration, sump pump, lighting, heating equipment, electronics or other essential loads.
Check Running Watts
Add the power required to operate the equipment you expect to keep running during an outage.
Account for Starting Watts
Motors and compressors may require additional power when they start, so operating wattage isn't always the whole story.
Consider Simultaneous Loads
Think about which essentials may need power at the same time, then compare that demand with the capacity of your options.
Don't size backup power by square footage. Size it around what you actually need to keep running.
BEFORE YOU CHOOSE
Think Beyond Wattage
Capacity is only part of the decision. Think about how long you’ll need backup power, how you’ll fuel or recharge it, where it can safely operate, how much noise you’re comfortable with and whether your setup requires professional installation.
FUEL * RUNTIME * NOISE * SAFETY * INSTALLATION
Need professional installation? Benge’s can help you choose the backup-power solution that fits your needs. When your system requires professional electrical installation, EleXcor can take it from there.
