Check each circuit by flipping the switch to the “off” position, then to the “gen” position. The lights or appliances on the circuit should go dead, then come back on. Do this one at a time and return ...

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 ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Sales of portable generators tend to spike around major storms, from just before to weeks afterward. But getting a ...

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 ...

StormSwitch ready-to-install commercial manual transfer switches are designed to provide safe, portable generator hook-up to a building when utility power is out. StormSwitch ready-to-install ...

Nature's Generator, a leader in renewable and affordable home energy systems, has reached a major milestone. The company now has more than 3,000 installation partners across the United States. This ...

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 ...