One of the best safety nets homeowners can give themselves is a whole-house generator. This type of generator instantly powers on during an outage, providing electricity for lights, refrigerators, air ...

Our editor-tested and researched portable and whole-home options keep appliances and other essentials running during an ...

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

AUSTIN, Texas — Austinites are doing what they can to protect themselves this winter in the event of another freeze. According to a report from KVUE's media partners at the Austin American-Statesman, ...

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October and November often bring high-wind storms to the Puget Sound region, downing trees and power lines. Depending on where you live, these power outages can be frequent and quick or very lengthy.

When you lose power, a whole-house generator keeps your home’s systems up and running. Some are permanently installed to power your home in an emergency, while others are portable for off-grid camping ...

It's about time to prepare for summer by selecting a home battery or generator that can make sure your air conditioning stays up and running. Batteries and generators provide the same basic service, ...

The power just went out—again. As you dig around for candles and wonder whether your laptop is fully charged, you think, “I’m finally going to get a generator.” Portable generators are standalone ...

Outside Christopher Glenn's house in the small Oregon community of Melrose, a white metal box sits next to the garage. The home standby generator was installed after a long outage in 2019. "We had a ...