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    • FIRMAN Generators
    • Generator Packages
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    • DuroMax Battery Solutions
  • Generator Maintenance
  • Inverter Generators
    • FAQ - Inverter Generator
    • XP16000 Dual - Tri Fuels
    • XP11000 Dual - Tri Fuels
  • SOFT START KITS FOR AC
    • Micro Air EASY START
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  • Electrical Solutions
  • Our Team
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Deciding Between a Home Standby or Portable Generator

How often do you lose power? A home with lights on.

How often do you lose power?

Will you MAINTAIN a Portable?

How often do you lose power?

Do you have power outages more than 1–2 times per year


Do storms, hurricanes, or heat waves frequently affect your area?


We have backup power solutions for every home or business.


We can help you decide what is best for your needs.

Email us for assistance
Do you travel? Men looking at paperwork.

Do You travel?

Will you MAINTAIN a Portable?

How often do you lose power?

Restoration times are unpredictable when the power goes out!


Will you be home when an outage might cause frozen pipes to burst? or your freezer/refrigerator to quit and waste food?


Portable generators require work!


Whole home or business standby systems automatically restore power when the grid goes down. They keep your power going.

Will you maintain a portable? A man working on a generator.

Will you MAINTAIN a Portable?

Will you MAINTAIN a Portable?

Capable of handling a Portable?

Portables are great until they are neglected and unable to start due to lack of proper maintenance.


In contrast, home standby systems can be properly cared for through a regularly scheduled maintenance program.


First Source Energy offers maintenance plans for both standby and portable systems.

Request a service call
Can you handle a portable? A man wheeling a portable generator.

Capable of handling a Portable?

Capable of handling a Portable?

Capable of handling a Portable?

Portables are very popular because of their price advantage over a standby power system.


But...

Will you be ready?

Will you be Home?

Can your family do it?


We offer demonstrations of our products to see if you are ready to handle them.

Setup Your demo today
What's your budget? A family having a discussion.

Budget - Serious thought

Capable of handling a Portable?

Budget - Serious thought

This is the most challenging question.


Standby systems are more costly but have benefits that could justify the expense.


Portables are more economical but also require more work.


We can help with your decision-making and also provide Financing Options.

Find financing through us
A generator is an investment in comfort. The decision requires clear and careful consideration.

Invest in comfort

Capable of handling a Portable?

Budget - Serious thought

This is your decision and requires careful thought when considering the risk of possible storms or other power outages.


First Source Energy will help with your decision making process by providing accurate answers to your questions.


Determine your needs
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First Source Energy Corp

5400 Mitchelldale Street Houston, Texas, 77092

(844) 223-9900

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