Sales of portable generators tend to spike around major storms. But getting a portable generator up and running in a hurry often means bypassing the recommended installation procedure and making do ...

If you live in an area where power outages are common, then you know the frustration of being suddenly plunged into darkness. And loss of lighting isn't the only inconvenience. Going without ...

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 ...

Whether it’s a hurricane, ice storm, even a wildfire, power outages seem to be happening more often and in more places. Maybe you’re thinking about buying a generator to keep the juice flowing. While ...

Without fuel, your generator is useless. Our experts recommend checking your main fuel tanks levels once a week if your model runs on sources like propane or gas. Gas can degrade over time, and ...

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 ...

Stationary generators have an important advantage over portable models—they switch themselves on in the event of a blackout and maintain readiness by running periodic self-diagnosis routines. But ...

With last year’s blackout still lingering on the minds of many, the use of optional standby power systems is worth a closer look. Art. 702 of the 2002 NEC covers the installation and operation of ...

Will my home value increase if I install a generator? Home generators have a sole purpose; to provide power to your home when your electric company cannot. Loss of power can simply be a result of a ...

An Island company has been getting lots of calls from people looking to get generators installed since the storm on Nov. 29 caused thousands of power outages across the Island. People like the Wyands ...

Plus an alternative that could save you hundreds of dollars By Paul Hope, Allen St. John Sales of portable generators tend to spike around major storms. But getting a portable generator up and running ...