If so, this guide will offer information and guidance on choosing one of the best standby generators for home use and what will be the best fit. First, understand starting, running, and surge wattage.

For gas generators: Use ethanol-free gas treated with fuel stabilizer, and keep the tank full when not in use. Also, keep a ...

The largest home standby generators in Consumer Reports’ tests are rated to deliver at least 10,000 watts of electricity, enough to power everything under the average roof.

Standby generators start at around 10,000 watts (10 kilowatts) but can go up to 80 kilowatts—though that latter size would suit an extremely large house. A range of 10 to 25 kilowatts is usually ...

These models juice up your refrigerator, air conditioner, and other essentials during an emergency—no matter what.

2WTK looked to the Home Depot for guidance on how to choose a portable generator. This is from their page on how to calculate what wattage you need to cover: Written out formulaically it's: ...

Large whole-house generators can power an entire average home than smaller ones. Here are the best of each size from CR's ratings.

A generator is a solid option for those tired of dealing with power outages amid big storms. Here's everything you need to know about choosing the right unit.

Florida leads the U.S. when it comes to power outages. With a busy hurricane season expected, some are asking whether they need a generator.

Generac's 20,000-watt Guardian standby generator would provide continuous emergency power for a larger home. Going days without electricity has a way of making a person plan ahead for the next ...