Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. The typical American household loses power once or twice a year for an average of about 3 hours, according to the U.S.

A generator can keep your lights on during a power outage. There are a number of factors to consider when shopping for a whole home generator. First and foremost, you'll want to consider whether a ...

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 ...

Whether you like to hibernate all winter or you enjoy hitting the slopes, don’t forget to be prepared for power outages, especially this year, as the “Old Farmer’s Almanac,” known for accurately ...

As storms continue surging across Houston, thousands of Southeast Texas residents facing ongoing power outages may consider purchasing a backup generator. According to Consumer Reports, the generators ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Florida's Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday runs through June 6th, letting you stock up on hurricane supplies tax-free. One of the biggest ticket items you may pick up is a ...

For my husband, it started the evening we ordered a third pot of tea at the Japanese restaurant so that we didn’t have to leave. For me, it was the day the whole family took the dog for his checkup ...

Many transfer switches come with a piece of flexible metal conduit (FMC) to connect them to your main service panel, for all ...

Q: I plan to install a backup generator for power outages. How do I determine what size I need? Would it make economic sense to just use one all the time? A: Smaller portable or large whole-house ...

If you live in an area prone to frequent weather-induced power outages, consider investing in a generator. A generator can help power your family through monsoon storms or any time the power goes out.