A home generator can protect you during power outages. This guide can help you make a smart choice without overpaying.

Using a generator in the aftermath of a storm can be deadly if it isn't done right. Here's how to use them safely.

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

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Both inverter and standard generators run on fossil fuels and emit carbon monoxide (CO) fumes in their exhaust and must be ...

Since many large portable generators can effectively back up a house for a few hours for a lot less money, standby models are still considered a more niche option. When you draw too much power from ...

The Harbor Freight 5000W Predator is an inverter generator, so it's quieter and more efficient than conventional models, but ...

HOUSTON — When you lose power, a portable generator can be a lifesaver. But if used incorrectly, it can be deadly. KHOU 11 went to a professional at First Class Generator Services to learn the correct ...

It hasn’t been that long since humans figured out how to create power grids that integrated multiple generators and consumers. Ever since AC won the battle of the currents, grid operators have had to ...