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 ...

The Need for Reliable Power Solutions As the world becomes increasingly reliant on electricity for daily activities, the demand for reliable power sources has surged. Natural disasters, extreme ...

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

When you lose power, a whole-house generator keeps your home’s systems up and running. Some are permanently installed to power your home in an emergency, while others are portable for off-grid camping ...

After Hurricane Ike knocked out electricity to most of Houston in 2008, my 83-year-old father fired up his portable generator, running extension cords through an open kitchen window to a handful of ...

Q: Ed: I've read your past columns on standby home generators and have a question about winter startup concerns. Since they are permanently installed outside a home, are they just sitting there in the ...

Dear Mike: Standby generators are a great choice for home backup power. Most residential standby generators run on natural gas or propane, and they are professionally wired into a home's electrical ...