# @lowes on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=Qrz2er1OGwM
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/32988468-lowes-youtube
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/641fe189d9.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-08-02T18:00:20.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Lowe's (@Lowes) — https://gondola.cc/Lowes

## Caption

#stormpreparedness #backuppower  #severeweather #diyhomerepair 
When the power goes out during a storm, how do you know what kind of backup power you actually need? In this episode of Storm Ready, Dylan and Ira walk you through how to plan for power outages — from short-term blackouts to multi-day grid failures.

You’ll learn:

- How to calculate your essential power needs

- What appliances and systems to prioritize

- The pros and cons of generators vs. battery backups

- How to choose the right solution for your home

Don’t wait until the lights go out to figure this out. Whether you're preparing for hurricanes, ice storms, or summer grid stress, this guide will help you stay powered when the storm hits.

Shop the Backup Power Options from this Video:

- Westinghouse WGen9500DFc 12500/9500-Watt Gas Generator: https://low.es/3IVnvcQ 
- Generac 49 State 8250/6700-Watt Dual Fuel Generator: https://low.es/45018LY 
- EcoFlow Delta 2 Max 2400-Watt Portable Power Station: https://low.es/45wnVz1 
- EcoFlow River 2 Pro 800-Watts Portable Power Station: https://low.es/45fARYW 
- Jackery Explorer 128-Watt Portable Power Station: https://low.es/44Z2zdB 
- Jackery SolarSaga 40-Watt Mini Solar Panel: https://low.es/4ld1ALE 
- Anker SOLIX F3800 6000-Watt Portable Power Station: https://low.es/3UExoxU 
- Anker SOLIX F3000 3600-Watt Portable Power Station: https://low.es/4mn9djo 
- Klein Tools Clamp Meter: https://low.es/41hON3g 

Generator Resources of Lowes.com:

- Wattage Calculator for Easily Estimating Power Needs: https://low.es/40JxtEb 
- Lowe’s Generator Finder: https://low.es/47evYBR 
- Portable Generator Buying Guide: https://low.es/45ijK8T 
- Generator Size Buying Guide: https://low.es/45ijMxx 
- Portable Power Station Buying Guide: https://low.es/40ISG16 
- How to Choose a Portable Solar Generator: https://low.es/3IRp1Nb 
- Home Standby Generator Buying Guide: https://low.es/41j53kw 
- Inverter Buying Guide: https://low.es/4lb7Y6a 

Other Lowe’s YouTube Channel Videos about Generators:

- How To Use an Emergency Generator | Severe Weather Guide: https://youtu.be/mlqpbx4gQUA
- How Do I Use A Generator? | DIY Basics: https://youtu.be/TjQV0NAM5-s
- Using an Emergency Generator | HURRICANE PREP: https://youtu.be/eaLamTvTQc0

👉 Subscribe for more storm prep and home repair tips: http://bit.ly/1blLmvD or head to our channel: http://www.youtube.com/Lowes

Chapters: 
00:00 – Intro 
00:41 – How to Measure Power
01:33 – Average Power of Common Appliances
03.55 – Gas Powered Generators
05:12 – Battery Backups
05:54– Whole Home Backup Power Options
06.58 – How to Match Your Needs with a Backup Power Type
07:42 – Wrap Up

For more ideas to improve your home, check out Lowe's How-To Library or our other social media channels:
Lowe's - http://www.lowes.com/how-to-library
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/lowes
Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/lowes
Pinterest - http://www.pinterest.com/lowes
Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/loweshomeimprovement

## Stats

- **Views:** 69,620
- **Likes:** 1,308
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- **Comments:** 58

## Tags

diyhomerepair, stormpreparedness, backuppower, severeweather

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