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An automatic backup generator is a backup electrical system that operates whether you are home or away. Within seconds of a power outage, it automatically supplies power directly to your home’s ...

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 ...

Having a home generator can be a game-changer during unpredictable situations, whether caused by severe weather or downed power lines in your neighborhood. But to make sure your generator actually ...