The hands-off nature of today’s most powerful, durable, and quiet standby generator means homeowners don’t really need to think about the inner workings of the machine. Still, understanding the basics ...

"Place the generator outdoors facing away from doors, windows and vents. Never use a generator inside a house, basement or ...

Preparing for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season means more than just stocking up on supplies, it also means being ready for potential power outages. For many, that includes relying on a generator to ...

Ideally, you don’t use your portable generator often. But you don’t want this key piece of emergency equipment to let you down when you need it. How can you make sure your generator is always ready to ...

Generators can be deadly if used improperly. Here is what you need to do to use a generator safely: Do NOT use the generator inside. They can cause carbon monoxide poisoning and also could start a ...

When the power goes out, generators come on, but they come with serious risks such as carbon monoxide poisoning, electrical issues and fire. When enough ice builds on power lines and trees, they can ...

When winter strays farther south than usual, at top of mind for many Texans is electricity, especially after 2021’s blizzard knocked out power to much of the state and killed hundreds. The National ...

Power stations and generators are often mentioned in the same breath, but they occupy very different roles in the energy chain. One is a sprawling industrial system that turns fuel or natural forces ...