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Should you leave an inverter on?

As long as the inverter has access to power, anything connected to it will keep running. For many this is the most important benefit of leaving an inverter on. If your home is off the grid, the inverter almost always has to be left on.

What happens if the inverter goes out?

The power goes out and your appliances cease to run. You can always turn the inverter back on but that can take time. And most appliances do not like being turned on and off. By leaving the inverter on, the system can automatically switch to it when shore power ceases.

When should a home inverter be turned off?

If your home is off the grid, the inverter almost always has to be left on. There are really only two instances when it should be turned off: when you are replacing the batteries and leaving for vacation. An inverter running on a fully charged battery bank is like having a UPS. Even if the power goes off your appliances will keep running.

Should I Turn Off my inverter if I have another power source?

Anytime you have another power source available – direct AC, generator, shore power etc. – you have the option to turn off the inverter. The benefit of leaving it on however, is the system automatically switches to it when the other power source is no longer available. In the end it is your call.

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