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 ...

If you find yourself stuck without power for days due to a natural disaster, or need some juice during a camping trip, the first tool you should reach for is a portable generator. These compact ...

With severe winter weather events happening regularly this season, we recently updated this guide, including the addition the ...

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Winter storms can knock out power for days at a time. A portable generator is a great way to run not only household essentials like lights and refrigerators but also lifesaving medical equipment, as ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 come in many shapes and sizes, but we'll help you pick the best one for your specific power needs. By Nick Hilden Updated Apr 9, 2024 11:07 PM EDT We may earn revenue from the ...

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 ...