If you’re thinking of connecting an electrical generator to your household to provide backup power during an outage, there are different options. One of the simplest, most flexible and most economical ...

Q. I have questions about home backup power. Are manual transfer switches available in a range of maximum power to be transferred? Also, do they make automatic transfer switches that operate when no ...

Versatility: Portable generators work well for a wider variety of tasks than a dedicated standby generator. In addition to ...

As backup power sources become more common in residential construction (Photo 1), many homeowners have learned about the needs and benefits of transfer switches. They know in the event of an electric ...

Consumer Reports’ expert, independent tests find that inverter generators run longer, quieter, and more efficiently than ...

Inverter generators in this size range, which are 220-volt capable, can produce 5,000 watts or more. This means they can power most home appliances and, when hooked up to your electrical panel via a ...

Another thing you can do is trim back any tree branches or bushes that restrict air flow on the north side of your house. Air ...