Gas-powered generators—which must be run outside—should be kept at least 20 feet from the house, and away from windows and ...

Home standby generators from companies like Champion, Generac, and Kohler can be pricey, but they provide immediate backup power during outagesWhole-house generators are more expensive than ...

Below, we’ve identified four backup generators that will have you comfortable, cozy and connected even as cats and dogs fall ...

Portable generators and home standby generators perform the same basic tasks. But the two types couldn’t be further apart when it comes to cost and convenience. All the portable models in our ...

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 ...

See products from Briggs & Stratton, Dragon Products, 2G Energy, Axiom Energy Group, Qnergy, Enginuity Power Systems, ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Portable generators and home standby generators perform the same basic tasks. But the two types couldn’t be farther apart ...

Q: The last major storm knocked out my electric power for days. I'm wondering if I should invest in a portable generator or a standby generator. What's the difference in these home generators? How do ...

Q: I’m an older gentleman living in Florida, and recently I read one of your columns on permanently installed automatic generators now available for home use. I have special-need medical equipment ...