If you live where electrical outages don’t happen often—or the power typically is restored in a few hours—there’s no need to buy a home standby, or stationary, generator. Those units cost between ...

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If you find yourself stuck without power for days due to a natural disaster, or need some juice during a camping trip, the ...

Blackouts happen, and generators can make them a lot less awful. But what kind of generator do you need, and how powerful does it have to be? Here’s how to tell.

Whether you’re in an area that’s still getting hit by winter storms or you want to prepare for hurricane season, a portable generator is a great emergency tool worth investing in. An emergency ...

When the power goes out because of a hurricane, a storm, or a problem with the electrical grid, portable generators and whole-house generators will do the same important task: provide electricity ...

Power outages cost U.S. businesses $150 billion annually, disrupting operations, damaging equipment, and causing lost revenue. For homeowners, outages can mean spoiled food, unsafe conditions, and ...

Portable generators are a reliable backup to keep critical devices and appliances powered during an outage. Our top picks are powerful and safe.

In the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Helene, as more than 2.6 million homes and businesses across five states were without power, officials warned residents with generators to only use them ...

All kinds of generators can be called portable, but despite having wheels, many remain large, heavy and awkward to move around. Portable induction generators are very different. While compact and ...

Having a portable generator on standby, with fuel ready to go, can ease your mind when the lights go out. With it, you can keep the refrigerator running, along with fans or heaters, and keep your ...