What is the difference between a standby and a portable generator?

A portable generator has to be set up, fueled, and connected manually, and it cannot be safely back-fed into your home wiring. A standby generator is permanently installed,…

October 5, 2026 1 min read Patriot Services Electric

A portable generator has to be set up, fueled, and connected manually, and it cannot be safely back-fed into your home wiring. A standby generator is permanently installed, runs on your natural gas or propane supply, starts automatically, and powers your home through a transfer switch.

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