Whole house "gas" generators seem to be all over in the areas that are served by natural gas, but I can't recall seeing any in the areas not served by gas lines. If you are considering a "whole house" generator to be run on LP you will need to determine what size tank is necessary for it to run for the maximum amount of time (days) you expect to be without electric power. I assume that if a real weather disaster happens here they will not be delivering LP gas on a daily basis. Also, keep in mind that the fixed generators automatically run in exercise mode once a week for about 20 minutes, further depleating your on-hand supply.
We bought a preowned home with a fixed generator installed. It is nice to have, but I do not think I would be happy if I had to worry about constantally filling a tank. Also, consider whether natural gas will be supplied in the utility's lines in the event of a real disaster.
A few of our neighbors have small roll out gasoline generators, but complain about storing enough gas for a couple of days of running. Keeping gas fresh is also a problem, and most people store the cans in bushes to hide them and keep them cool.
Lots to think about when deciding on a generator.
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