Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. Whole house generators can help you disconnect from the grid entirely or keep your appliances running during extended power outages ...

Pros: Whole-house generators are largely worry-free ... new generators often feature a built-in sensor that triggers an automatic shutoff if CO builds up to dangerous levels in an enclosed ...

For homeowners who live in an area that regularly loses power due to weather conditions, a whole-house generator can provide ...

When you pay over $6000 for a whole house generator from Generac you would expect it to last for more than 1700 hours before complete engine failure. I have had 2 others with the same issues.

Unlike older gas-only generators, ones that run on propane offer a higher degree of versatility because they can be connected to handy 20-pound tanks or larger whole-house propane tanks.

Backup power options can keep the lights on during blackouts, which could become more common as aging power grids struggle ...

and ease that people need and have come to rely on from Jackery’s solar generators. Finally, while designed with whole-home backup in mind, the 5000 Plus is also perfect for off-grid living and ...

Both provide power during an outage, so your decision may come down to price and convenienceA portable generator (left) is ...

Both provide power during an outage, so your decision may come down to price and convenience A portable generator (left) is much less expensive than a permanently installed whole-house model ...