- Can it power a house during an outage?
- Yes, with a transfer switch it can back up selected household circuits at 120/240V. It will not run a whole house with central air and electric heat at once.
- Does it have electric start?
- Yes. It has remote electric start from a key fob and a recoil pull start as backup.
- Is it safe for sensitive electronics?
- It is a conventional generator, not an inverter, so power is not as clean. Use a surge protector or a UPS for computers and TVs.
- What maintenance does it need?
- Regular oil changes, fresh gasoline and occasional spark plug checks. Run it monthly and store it with stabilized fuel.
- How does it compare with inverter generators?
- It delivers more watts for the money but is louder and heavier. Inverter models are quieter and cleaner but cost more per watt.
- Where is the Firman P06707 Remote Electric Start Gasoline Portable Generator cheapest?
- At Best Buy, for $1,199.99, as of our latest check.