What Is the Advantage of a Propane Generator?

Written on: September 26, 2022

Beeline Can Help You Install It—and Enjoy Some Added Peace of Mind!

While the Atlantic hurricane season got off to a slow start in 2022, it only takes one storm to down lines and knock out electricity, leaving you without power for days. West Palm Beach and the eastern coast of Florida are frequently within the “cone of probability” for big storms, and with more frequent extreme and unpredictable weather, it’s important to be prepared. One of the best ways to protect your home and property is with a backup generator.

A backup propane generator comes on within seconds of a power failure to keep your lights on and your appliances running until the utilities get the lines back up. Additionally, it will keep security systems on to give you peace of mind, especially if the power fails while you’re away.

Getting Familiar with Backup Generators for Your Florida Residence

Propane generators are quiet, extremely efficient, and clean burning, with low emissions, and they are less expensive to run than gas-powered options.

There are a wide variety of size options, from “essential power” models that will run key equipment such as your refrigerator and lights, to true whole-house generators that can manage the demands of most extra-large homes—even during extended outages.

You should work with a pro to determine the best size generator for your home and needs. Here are some key points to consider:

• What size is your propane storage tank? An average 5000-watt whole-house generator will run for one to two days on a 100-gallon tank. A 500-gallon tank would keep the same generator running for 7 to 10 days. Most homes have storage tanks that are 100 to 500 gallons.
• Typical 5,000-watt whole-house generators use about two gallons of propane per hour. The most powerful, 9000-watt generators use three gallons per hour.

Of course, there are other factors to consider as you make your choice:

• How much power do you need to keep your home safe and comfortable?
• Does anyone in your home require power for medical equipment?
• How big is your home?
• Do you want to be able to heat or cool your whole home, or just specific areas?

Beeline Propane is Fort Lauderdale’s Go-To Propane Supplier!

If you think you need a new propane storage tank to meet the needs of a whole house generator, the experts at Beeline can help you replace your old propane tank—and make sure your generator is connected safely and properly. Please note that while we install the tanks and lines, we do not sell the generator units themselves.

We can also provide reliable automatic propane delivery service and tank monitoring so you can be confident you always have enough propane. We take the forecast into consideration when we plan deliveries—and we try to deliver early to ensure our customers have propane ahead of potential storms.

Let us know if you have questions about how a whole-house generator can provide peace of mind through hurricane season and beyond. Additionally, let us know how we can help with your next propane tank replacement or installation. You can contact us any time.