Portable Generator Guide · Upstate SC
Most Greenville, Spartanburg, and Pickens County homeowners already own a generator, or are about to buy one. This guide cuts through the noise and shows you exactly which ones are worth your money.
Answer 2 questions and I'll point you to the right pick.
1, What do you need to power during an outage?
2, What's your budget?
Both picks run on gas or propane, have a 240V L14-30 outlet, and will handle essential circuits during an outage. You don't need to spend $1,000+ to get reliable backup power.
⛽ Dual Fuel
DuroMax · Dual Fuel · Open Frame
"The dual-fuel option is the reason I recommend this one. Stockpile a few propane tanks and you'll never deal with stale gas again. At $700, there's nothing better in this wattage range."
⛽ Dual Fuel
Champion Power Equipment · Model 100165
"This is the generator I see most often on job sites. The 25ft L14-30 cord comes included, which connects directly to the inlet box without any extra purchase. 7,500 running watts handles central A/C on startup."
Both picks ship from Amazon and are typically in stock. Click "Check Price" to see the current price and reviews.
Browse on Amazon →Get it legally connected to your home's panel, one cord, full power, done in a day.
If you're spending $1,000+ on a generator, it should last 15+ years and handle your essential circuits. These three deliver on that promise, and all three justify connecting them to your panel properly.
⛽ Dual Fuel
Westinghouse · Dual Fuel · Remote Start
"Best overall generator for the money at the premium level. Remote start key fob, 9,500 running watts, and a 50A outlet. This is the one I'd put on my own home."
⛽ Gas
Generac · Gas · Electric Start
"Generac is the name people trust, they make standby generators too. The GP8000E is their workhorse portable. COsense auto-shutoff is a feature I look for as an electrician."
🔥 Tri-Fuel
DuroMax · Tri-Fuel · Natural Gas Ready
"If you have a natural gas line at your house, this is the one. Hook it to your gas meter and it runs indefinitely, no tank to fill, ever. 10,500 running watts handles everything in the panel."
Premium generators are in-stock on Amazon and typically ship within 1 to 3 days.
Browse on Amazon →You've already spent $1,000 to $1,400 on the generator. Don't leave it sitting on extension cords. One proper inlet installation and you flip one switch to power your essential circuits.
