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 ...

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 ...

Sales of portable generators tend to spike around major storms, from just before to weeks afterward. But getting a generator up and running in a hurry often means bypassing the recommended ...

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 ...

Should you buy an inverter generator? It all depends on how you plan to use it and, ultimately, your willingness to pay more for better performance. As with a traditional portable generator, an ...

When the power goes off, whether it’s because of a hurricane or heat stress on the power grid or just one downed tree, a generator can be a lifesaver. If your TV won’t turn on when "The Bachelorette" ...