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.

Pros: Whole-house generators are largely worry-free. They’re typically sized to power an entire house and they turn on automatically. Propane models can run for days or weeks without refueling ...

You’ll also want to think about how big of a generator you need, because along with propane usage, you’ll want to consider ...

Whole-house generators typically cost between $7,000 ... Kohler’s standby generators connect to a home’s natural gas or liquid propane supply, which are considered cleaner fuels.

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 ...

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.

It also won’t run a whole house indefinitely — think ... dual fuel (gas or propane), super quiet, digital display Want a generator that’s powerful yet surprisingly gentle?

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

Portable models also tend to be noisier and produce less power than whole-house models ... Of the 35 conventional generators in our ratings, 11 can work on both gas and propane.