Generator Rentals

Generator rentals – Is it economical to rent a generator versus buying one?

Renting a portable generatormay be the best solution in various situations. Like , for instance, if you are renting an office somewhere and the power goes down for a day or so. Generator rentals can keep your business up and running for less than the cost of having to buy a power source, if it is only for a few days. It’s a great idea for on the job power if you want to do a small construction job. Like building that cabin in the woods for your getaway! :)

When can a Generator rental really help?

Renting a generator can be a very sensible decision in a number of situations like, like,:

  • If you are a film unit shooting away from the city and would need a lot of electricity for lighting up a grandiose set, or
  • if you have organized a farmhouse party in a place where the farmers have electricity for only 2 hours in a day,
  • if you are a wedding planner and organizing a theme wedding at a far away place
  • in the woods where electricity is unavailable
  • if you are an IT firm,
  • a hospital, an ice-cream parlor or an organization where a few minutes of electrical downtime can be a big and fatal loss.
  • If you live in the west especially in areas that can or are prone to natural calamities like tornados, hurricanes, earthquakes, ice, thunder storms… in any of these cases  an emergency Generator Rental service can be a life saver

What size generator would I need?


Generators available in the markets vary from a 125-150KW to 2-4MW.

However, which one to choose totally depends on the purpose of your usage. For instance, which appliances would you want to use? Would you be using basic items like a fan, lights, refrigerator (chances are if there’s a natural calamity that’s your best source for preserving food longer),computer, television set or would  you also be using heavy duty items like Air Conditioners or Room Heaters (in case of cold areas). The appropriate size of the generator is very important as a small generator can put more load and can strain your appliances, which in turn can ruin them.

If you still aren’t able to decide just talk to the rental agency guys and they should be able to advise you on the appropriate size.

How do I Rent a Generator?


A generator can be rented from generator rental stores which over the last few years have become
omnipresent in almost all cities. Do some research on the rental stores in your city. When renting,
take preference to a store that’s closer to your house.

What are things I need to know before renting a generator?


To begin with, ensure that the rental company is going to deliver the generator wherever you need it
along with a well-trained electrician who can connect the right wires at the right place and take it back
when the job is done. Remember that a generator runs on fuel so having a generator in the outdoor
instead of indoors would be a safe thing to do. Also, remember if you live in a neighborhood where
the population is dense, you will have to look for something that has considerably low decibels.

Can I get a generator that’s environment friendly?


This being the Go-Green and Go-Clean age, I am not surprised if this question comes up. Slowly but
steadily clean generators like Solar and Wind Generators are making their foray into the market and
in times to come they would rule the roost.

Remember, that a generator from a Generator rental will
always be well-maintained but if you bought one the maintenance would be totally on you.

Having electricity in a time of crisis can be a life saver. Generator rental when you know a
storm is brewing could be the most important decision you ever make. Think about all the
things you need a power source for, can you really survive without them?