Learn how to prepare your home and safely connect a backup generator for power during outages from extreme weather or utility ...

Portable generators are popular choices for people who want a backup plan in case they lose power in severe winter weather ...

One of the best safety nets homeowners can give themselves is a whole-house generator. This type of generator instantly powers on during an outage, providing electricity for lights, refrigerators, air ...

When winter strays farther south than usual, at top of mind for many Texans is electricity, especially after 2021’s blizzard knocked out power to much of the state and killed hundreds. The National ...

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- If you are worried about the power going out if a storm should come our way, there are several options when it comes to generators. ABC13's Jeff Ehling knows exactly how it ...

When a power outage hits, getting left in the dark is just one of the concerns. An extended blackout is an inconvenience, but being without air conditioning, heating or necessary medical equipment is ...

Nobody wants to deal with a power outage. Aside from the aggravation of not having access to the internet, it can also cause serious problems like spoiling food, or extreme temperatures during summer ...

When using generators in severe weather, safety is crucial to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, electrocution, and fire.

Many homeowners are surprised to learn that most solar systems stop working during an outage — even on sunny days. That’s why many people add a backup generator (or solar batteries) to make sure their ...

This story was originally published on Jan. 12, 2024, and has been updated. Extreme weather events like winter storms and heat waves can knock out electrical grids and cause homes to lose access to ...

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