A whole-house generator can keep your home comfortable and safe during power outages, but only when it is installed and used correctly. Because these systems run on fuel and connect directly to your ...

Home standby generators from companies like Champion, Generac, and Kohler are pricey, but they provide immediate backup power ...

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When you lose power, a whole-house generator keeps your home’s systems up and running. Some are permanently installed to power your home in an emergency, while others are portable for off-grid camping ...

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Weather is unpredictable. Strong winds or storms can wreak havoc on power lines, resulting in outages that may last hours or ...

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If you’re thinking about equipping your home with an automatic home standby generator (HSB) to provide uninterrupted electrical power during blackouts, there’s a new approach that delivers more power ...

Both provide electricity during an outage—the choice comes down to convenience, price, and powerA portable generator (left) ...

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