5 Things to Keep in Mind While Renting a Generator
Pakistan has been facing power problems since the early 1990s. The country cannot keep up with the ever-increasing demand for electricity due to various reasons. This has resulted in prolonged power outages and the public has to look for other ways to keep the electricity running.
Although Pakistan has all four seasons, we experience particularly warm and prolonged summers. All this while, global warming has not helped either. Apart from the summers, electricity is a basic necessity of the modern man without which life becomes extremely difficult, especially in urban centers.
Thus, arises the need for reliable, cheap and ever ready power sources in the country, other than the electricity the government supplies which is prone to frequent and unannounced outages. Manly, generators are also rented or bought as a power backup and also in places where there is no electricity.
Renting a generator is especially beneficial for people who do not organize events frequently as it is cost-effective and also saves you from the physical hassle of maintaining a generator.
While renting the generator you might feel overwhelmed by the number of choices you have. We are here to advise you about the 5 most important things you need to keep in mind while renting a generator in Pakistan. So, that you are not swindled out of your money and you get the best possible deal.
Reliability
The reliability of the generator one wishes to buy is very important as it is one of the main reasons, we wanted to rent/buy the product. The reliability depends upon two main things, the quality and longevity of the generator.
Checking the make of a generator is quite important as the market saturated Chinese generators are not famous for either quality or longevity. In contrast, Japanese companies enjoy a better reputation concerning quality products as is the case with most of the Japanese products. However, Japanese generators are a bit hard to find.
The warranty period of your generator is also very important while checking the reliability of the generator for the obvious reasons. The generators with the longest period of warranty coverage would be the best option as you can then have it repaired or exchanged if it malfunctions.
Cost
There are two things to be kept in mind with regard to the cost of a generator. The upfront cost of renting the piece of machinery, i.e. the generator itself. This depends on how big a generator you require based on your power requirements.
Secondly, the cost of fuel. The bigger a generator, the more fuel it requires. There are 3-4 common types of generators based on the type of fuel they run on. Petrol, diesel and natural gas are the most common fuel variations available in the country.
The Fuel Type
The generators that ran on natural gas were quite popular a few years ago as natural gas is quite cheap in our country. However, the supply of natural gas has also become unreliable in recent years and buying a generator that solely runs on natural gas can result in the un-dependability of the generator.
Thus, people prefer generators that run on both natural gas and petrol/diesel at the same time so they can save fuel costs and not compromise the reliability of the product either.
Your Energy Requirements
This is important as renting a large generator without the need for it can be an unnecessary burden on the pocket. So, if you want to rent the generator for a small function where you do not have to run energy-guzzling appliances like the AC, refrigerator, or too many fans, then you are better off renting a small generator that would save you fuel costs.
Noise
The bigger the generator, the louder it gets. Some areas in the country also have laws that prohibit the use of loud appliances. Furthermore, loud generators may not only be a nuisance for you but one might also get complaints from neighbors if the generator is too loud. However, newer generators usually come with a noiseless variant.
The Internet
The internet is a great tool to check reviews of individual renters about how previous clients have rated the rental company. It is especially beneficial as a highly rated company would be more professional in their services with better-maintained generators. You wouldn’t want your backup power source to also fail at the last minute and ruin your day.
Furthermore, the internet allows you to find the generator that exactly matches your priorities without the hassle of physically going to every shop yourself. You can easily check the range of generators a company offers with its prices. Other specifications like the noiseless generators can also be searched for.
