Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. When the power goes out, a generator is the ...

Home standby generators from companies like Champion, Generac, and Kohler can be pricey, but they provide immediate backup ...

As covered in my previous blog post, all diesel-powered generators should be loaded to at least 30% of their standby nameplate rating when exercised during their monthly test. If the connected load ...

As a culture, we often place our eggs in the wrong basket of technology. We’re confident the most contemporary Doppler radar systems can tell us the details of the next thunderstorm, heat wave, or ...

A whole-house generator can keep your home comfortable and safe during power outages, but only when it is installed and used correctly. Because these systems run on fuel and connect directly to your ...

Our editor-tested and researched portable and whole-home options keep appliances and other essentials running during an ...

MILWAUKEE, Nov. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Briggs & Stratton Energy Solutions is delivering more power to homeowners with the introduction of its 13kW, 18kW and 22kW PowerProtect™ home standby generators ...

Home Size 2,500 sq ft. Warranty 5 yrs. Why choose a bundle? Standby generators are not stand-alone devices. They’re part of a system that connects to your home’s electrical circuit box safely via a ...

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 ...