Get help calculating what size generator you need. Plus, advice on whether to pay more for an inverter model, or even invest in a whole-home generator.

Stumped on What Size Generator You Need? Here's Expert Advice on How to Figure It Out. Start by making a list of the devices and appliances you need to power and add up the number of watts it takes to ...

We’ve also added a standby generator, the Generac Guardian 22-Kilowatt Home Standby Generator, for those looking for a robust whole-home solution, as well as the Generac iQ3800 Dual-fuel Inverter ...

Both inverter and standard generators run on fossil fuels and emit carbon monoxide (CO) fumes in their exhaust and must be ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Start by making a list of the devices and appliances you need to power and add up the number of watts it ...

Unveil the perfect generator capacity for your home. Our guide offers expert tips to ensure you choose the right equipment ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Harry Sawyers Harry Sawyers is an editor who has covered home improvement, ...

From rolling blackouts in California to windstorms toppling forests (and power lines) in Washington State; hurricanes devastating communities along the eastern seaboard to electrical grid failures in ...

Tyson O’Neill, owner of Generator Supercenter of Puget Sound in Lynnwood, said homeowners must stop treating backup power ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Dirty power is a loose term for alternating current (AC) that can vary in voltage and ...