Start your generator regularly: Set a reminder on a calendar app to start/test your generator every 1 to 3 months. Let it run for 15-20 minutes with a load plugged into it—something like an air ...

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How to Connect a Generator to Your House There’s more than one way to connect, but you must take great care.