Category: Generators
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How Far Should a Generator Be From the House?
Run a portable generator at least 20 feet from your house, outside, with the exhaust pointed away from every door, window, and vent. That…
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How to Store a Generator So It Starts Next Time
A generator that won’t start when the power goes out almost always has one problem: stale gas. Ethanol-blended pump gasoline starts to break down…
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How Much Does a Whole-House Generator Cost?
A whole-house standby generator usually runs $7,000 to $15,000 installed, and large liquid-cooled units push well past $20,000. The unit itself is only part…
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Generator Won’t Start? A Step-by-Step Troubleshooting Checklist
You flip the switch or pull the cord and nothing happens, usually on the night you need backup power most. The good news: a…
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Is a Whole-House Generator Worth It?
A whole-house standby generator is worth it if your outages are frequent or long and you need the whole home backed up automatically. If…
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How Much Gas Does a Generator Use?
A typical portable generator running at about half load uses roughly 0.5 to 0.75 gallons of gas per hour, which works out to about…
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How to Connect a Generator to Your House (Safely)
There are only two safe ways to connect a portable generator to your house: run heavy-duty extension cords straight from the generator to individual…
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Dual-Fuel vs Gas Generator: Which Should You Buy?
A dual-fuel generator runs on either gasoline or propane, while a gas-only generator runs on gasoline alone. The short version: choose dual-fuel if you…
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Inverter Generator vs Conventional Generator: Which Is Better?
If you are shopping for a portable generator for outages, the choice usually comes down to two designs: an inverter generator or a conventional…
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How to Use a Generator Safely During an Outage
The single most important rule is to run a portable generator outdoors only, at least 20 feet from the house, with the exhaust pointed…