Not sure you need a huge $10,000 generator backup system. I bought a used Generac unit a couple years back. It delivers 8 kilowatts of power and is extremely reliable. I've used it 4 or 5 times (including when Irene hit last year and took the power doen for about 15 hours).
I paid $600 for it and it powered a refrigerator, a freezer, and a TV without a fuss.
Some might say that's overkill,
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