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

A home standby generator is a luxury, and for some people a necessity. Also known as whole-house generators or stationary generators, these units cost about $2,000 to $5,000. And the professional ...

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Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Electrical power outages are unavoidable and increasing in both frequency and ...

With the colder months approaching, we face the possibility of power outages that can last from hours to weeks. Investing in a standby generator is one of the best ways to keep your most important ...

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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This year's Atlantic hurricane season officially started June 1, and it could see above-average activity. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting 13 to 19 named storms by the ...

Customers of Portland General Electric are lending their standby generators to the utility for 200 hours a year in a unique distributed generation program. The utility is not buying power from ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. When the power goes out, a generator is the ...

If you often lose power where you live, whether because of seasonal storms such as hurricanes or due to problems with the electrical grid, having a whole-house generator can be very convenient. It ...