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

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 ...

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

Q: I plan to install a backup generator for power outages. How do I determine what size I need? Would it make economic sense to just use one all the time? A: Smaller portable or large whole-house ...

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Don’t ever do that.” Consumer Reports issues warning about aging backup generators: 'It's easy to overlook the basic safety ...

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 ...