Whether you're preparing for inclement weather or running a job site, a diesel generator can be a lifeline, and these four ...

AC power is what is distributed and used in our homes, so we can power just about anything we can plug in at home using a generator. These generators, sometimes called backup generators ...

Standby generators, an even larger, stationary class that’s typically installed just outside the house, hook directly into a home’s electrical panel and typically turn on automatically when ...

AC power is what is distributed and used in our homes, so we can power just about anything we can plug in at home using a generator. These generators, sometimes called backup generators ...

We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Home. Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. Whole house generators can help you disconnect from the grid entirely or ...

Pros: Portable generators are much cheaper to buy and install. When a large portable model is connected to your home’s circuit-breaker panel with a transfer switch, it can power almost as much ...

Best Large Home Standby Generators Champion 100179 Price: $2,800 Output: 12,500 watts (propane); 11,500 watts (natural gas) Average runtime: 198 hours CR’s take: It’s hard to beat this higher ...