A whole-house generator has a typical cost range of $1,524 to $8,658 and a national average cost of $5,090. The main factors that can influence the total cost include the type and size of the ...

When the power goes out because of a hurricane, a storm, or a problem with the electrical grid, portable generators and whole-house generators will do the same important task: provide electricity ...

If you often lose power where you live, whether because of seasonal storms such as hurricanes or due to other problems with the electrical grid, having a whole-house generator can be very convenient.

A generator can save the day when the power goes out, but only if it’s set up and maintained the right way. Too many people ...

Versatility: Portable generators work well for a wider variety of tasks than a dedicated standby generator. In addition to ...

Residential standby generators are indispensable and potentially life saving, especially in storm-prone regions of Texas and Florida. But they are ridiculously loud. Under full load, whole-house ...

Heath installs a generator transfer switch; Mark fixes a faulty brick lintel repair. Heath Eastman assists a homeowner who wants to hook up a generator to their home by installing a transfer switch to ...

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 ...