If you often lose power where you live, whether because of seasonal storms such as hurricanes or due to other problems with the electrical grid, having a whole-house generator can be very convenient.

When a disaster strikes and the grid goes down, you don’t have to be left in the cold and dark watching the food in your fridge go to waste. A home generator can keep the lights on, your heater (or AC ...

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

When a power outage hits, getting left in the dark is just one of the concerns. An extended blackout is an inconvenience, but being without air conditioning, heating or necessary medical equipment is ...

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There are a lot of solid reasons to have an inverter generator. Without power, you are cut off from just about everything, and while that may feel like a great idea at times, it can also be a pretty ...

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