Think of a transfer switch as a miniature circuit breaker panel that draws electricity from your generator instead of the power company. When electric service is out in your area, you can plug your ...

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 ...

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 ...

Champion’s 4,750-watt generator has enough capacity to run three or four critical 120-volt circuits in your home during an ...

If recent storms have you thinking about emergency backup power for your home, there are a lot of options to consider beyond extension cords plugged into a portable generator outside. There are other ...

The power just went out—again. As you dig around for candles and wonder whether your laptop is fully charged, you think, “I’m finally going to get a generator.” Portable generators are standalone ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Whether it’s a hurricane, an ice storm, or 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 ...

We’re in the home stretch of this year, and temperatures are dropping fast. With the threat of winter storms knocking the grid offline, now is a perfect time to pick up a portable generator or power ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The power just went out—again. As you dig around for candles and wonder whether your laptop is fully ...