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 ...

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 ...

Inverter generators generally cost more than regular portable generators, but as a group, they perform better in almost every way, as our testing shows. They’re quieter. They run more efficiently, ...

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" ...