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 ...

Three fuel options, serious wattage, and smart engineering make this Generac one of the most capable backup power solutions I ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. When you need to power your entire house ...

Inverter generators are a relatively new, and improved, type of portable generator. You use both types of generator the same way, to power appliances and electronics after an outage at home or when ...

Read full article: Relief organization brings hope to hurricane-ravaged Jamaica as people wander streets for food, water, and help Minimal rainfall expected over the next few days. If your power goes ...

Portable generators have become fairly common and their popularity will likely increase as extreme weather events become a more regular part of daily life. Anyone who lives in a suburban area often ...

When the power goes out because of a hurricane, a storm, or a problem with the electrical grid, portable generators and whole-house generators will do the same important task: provide electricity ...

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning residents affected by Hurricane Milton, particularly those who have lost power, that improper use of portable generators can be deadly. Carbon ...

Underwriters Laboratories (UL) has published UL 2201, a standard for portable generators. The document, the first voluntary safety standard for portable generators sold in the U.S., covers units with ...

Both provide electricity during an outage—the choice comes down to convenience, price, and power A portable generator (left) is much less expensive than a permanently installed whole-house model ...