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Portable generators Portable units are more affordable and ideal for powering essentials like refrigerators and fans. They don't require permits unless wired into your home's electrical panel.

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A portable generator (left) is much less expensive than a permanently installed whole-house model (right), but it's also more difficult to use and maintain.

According to SFD and the Portable Generator Manufacturers Association (PGMA), the only safe place to use a portable generator is outside and 20 feet away from any occupied dwelling.

Rain could damage a portable generator and lead to electrocution. Generators should not be used indoors or in enclosed spaces, either, due to carbon monoxide risks.

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Rain could damage a portable generator and lead to electrocution. Generators should not be used indoors or in enclosed spaces, either, due to carbon monoxide risks.