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 ...

Photo: depositphotos.com Additional Costs and Considerations Along with the cost of installation, the cost of a whole-house generator itself is high, but buying a generator for a house can save money ...

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 ...

Both provide electricity during an outage—the choice comes down to convenience, price, and power A portable generator (left) is much less expensive than a permanently installed whole-house model ...

Anker says the latest offering from its power solutions division is the first-ever smart hybrid backup system for your entire ...

Home standby generators from companies like Champion, Generac, and Kohler are pricey, but they provide immediate backup power during outages Whole-house generators are more expensive than portables, ...

Q: What are your thoughts on purchasing a whole house generator? I live by myself, in the country and worry about my electricity going out. Should I just buy a portable generator to service a couple ...

Dear Jim: Our electric rates are high and we have power outages during storms. I want a backup generator for the entire house. What type and size is best and can I use it nonstop instead of the ...

I looked at two whole house generators to install on my property, a Kohler generator and a Generac generator. In the end I decided to purchase the Kohler generator because it had a key feature that ...

When you lose power, a whole-house generator keeps your home’s systems up and running. Some are permanently installed to power your home in an emergency, while others are portable for off-grid camping ...