Sales of portable generators tend to spike around major storms, from just before to weeks afterward. But getting a portable generator up and running in a hurry often means bypassing the recommended ...

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 ...

When the lights go out, a portable generator can feel like a lifeline, but if you rush the startup, you can end up staring at ...

Hurricane and wildfire seasons are underway, and they appear to be getting longer and more severe in recent years. In response to this, portable generators and power stations have become critical ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you've been putting off conducting maintenance checks, you could be doing more damage than you think. An automatic transfer switch (ATS) is a critical part of any emergency power supply system ...

A portable generator is a convenient way to safely produce your own power when the grid goes down, either due to natural or man-made causes. But how does a generator work? Whether you’re new to using ...