Generators For Home

Power outage at the worst possible moment? Generators for home can help keep your chosen essentials running when the grid goes quiet. Explore portable petrol, diesel and inverter options from Generators Australia, and find the right fit by considering what you need to power and how much capacity you'll need.

Choosing the Best Generator for Home Backup

The best generator for home backup depends on what you want to power. Rather than starting with generator size, make a list of your essential appliances and devices first.

Add Up What You Need to Keep Running

Wondering what size generator for a house is right for you? Add up the running watts and starting watts of everything you want to power, such as your fridge, lights, router and fans. Then leave some headroom rather than choosing a generator that only just meets your calculated requirements.

This gives you a practical starting point when comparing different home generator options.

Portable and Inverter Options for the Home

Our range includes conventional open frame and enclosed petrol generators, petrol inverter generators and diesel generators.

A portable generator for home use gives you flexibility when backup power is needed. If you're looking for a smaller option or comparing the best silent generator for home use, an enclosed or inverter generator may be worth considering where quieter running is important.

Powering Your Home During an Outage

A generator for home power outage situations can help you keep selected essentials powered. The key is deciding what matters most rather than trying to power everything at once.

Start With the Essentials

Think about what you would genuinely need during an outage. A fridge, some lights, your internet router and fans might be on your list.

Check the running and starting watt requirements, calculate the combined load and allow some extra capacity. This will help narrow down the most suitable portable backup generator for home use.

Connecting a Generator to Your House

If you want to connect a generator to your home's wiring, the connection should be completed by a licensed electrician.

Fuel Types and Brands for Home Backup

You can choose from portable petrol and diesel models, with options spanning around 2kW to 20kVA. Some models also offer electric start, while a few include remote start.

Petrol or Diesel for the Home?

Petrol generators include conventional and inverter options, giving you plenty of choice across different power requirements. Diesel generators provide another practical option for home backup.

Consider your required output, preferred generator format and how you plan to use it when comparing the two.

Brands We Stock for Home Backup

Our home backup range includes portable generators from Gentech, Genelite, Westinghouse, Hyundai, Welling & Crossley and Champion. Compare the available petrol, diesel, conventional and inverter options to find a setup that matches your backup power requirements.